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Reference 3 Meta

Reference 3 Meta

Regular price $14,999.98 USD
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KEF Reference 3 Meta

  • Design:
    Three-way bass reflex design for optimal sound performance and depth.

  • Drive Units:

    • Uni-Q Driver Array:
      • HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminum dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT).
      • MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminum cone.
    • Bass Units:
      • LF: Two 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminum cones for enhanced bass response.
  • Frequency Range (Free Field -6dB):

    • Short port: 38 Hz - 45 kHz.
    • Long port: 35 Hz - 45 kHz.
  • Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB):
    28 Hz, ensuring deep bass performance.

  • Frequency Response (±3dB):
    Ranges from 43 Hz to 35 kHz, delivering a balanced audio spectrum.

  • Crossover Frequency:
    450 Hz, 2.1 kHz for smooth transitions between frequency ranges.

  • Amplifier Requirements:
    Suitable for amplifiers ranging from 50 to 300W.

  • Sensitivity:
    86 dB (2.83V/1m), allowing for efficient sound reproduction.

  • Harmonic Distortion (90dB, 1m):

    • Less than 0.5% from 40 Hz to 100 kHz.
    • Less than 0.2% from 200 Hz to 2 kHz.
    • Less than 0.1% from 2 kHz to 20 kHz, ensuring minimal distortion for accurate sound reproduction.
  • Maximum Output:
    Capable of reaching a peak sound pressure level of 113.5 dB at 1m with pink noise.

  • Impedance:
    4 Ω (minimum 3.2 Ω), compatible with a wide variety of amplifiers.

  • Weight:
    51.3 kg (113.1 lbs), providing a solid and stable build.

  • Dimensions:

    • With grille and terminal: 1155 x 205 x 462 mm (45.5 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.).
    • With grille, terminal, and plinth: 1207 x 323 x 467 mm (47.5 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.).
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