At a glance
KEF R3 Meta in 4 facts
- Type: Bookshelf speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 58 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 4 Ω
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive Reported in the Amazon listing
- Configuration
- 3-way Confirmed on the maker's page Source
- Frequency response
- 58 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB 38 Hz to 50 kHz extended Confirmed on the maker's page Source
- Crossover frequency
- 420 Hz Confirmed on the maker's page Source
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB (2.83 V/1 m) Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Impedance
- 4 Ω min 3.2 Ω Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Recommended amp power
- 15 to 180 W Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Maximum SPL
- 110 dB Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Power handling (RMS)
- Not published by the maker
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex) Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Port location
- Rear Reported on another website
- Bi-wire capable
- Yes Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Bi-amp capable
- Yes Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Connectivity
- Wired Confirmed in the maker's spec sheet Source
- Magnetically shielded
- Not published by the maker
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Height
- 16.6 in 422 mm Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Width
- 7.9 in 200 mm Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Depth
- 13.2 in 336 mm Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Weight
- 27.3 lb 12.4 kg Not yet confirmed against the maker's published specifications
- Colors
- Black Gloss White Gloss Walnut Indigo Gloss Special Edition Confirmed on the maker's page Source
Availability
Where to buy
about $2,500 a pair
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