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R3 Meta White Gloss

Name: R3 Meta White Gloss
Brand: KEF
SKU: KEF-R3-META-WHITE-GLOSS

Model SP4053A1AA · Series R Series

R3 Meta redefines bookshelf speaker’s performance. Sharing the same drivers as the range-topping R11 Meta, the R3 Meta is a true three-way design. It has a 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ and a powerful 6.5” hybrid aluminium bass driver that pushes performance to new extremes.

At a glance

All specifications

Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
Frequency response: 38 Hz to 50 kHz
Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 422 × 336 mm
Driver size: 25 mm
DESIGN: Three-way bass reflex

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Features6
Downloads5
Films2
Awards and press4

Overview

Three-way bookshelf speaker

EXPLORE THE R SERIES

In the box

1 pair of R3 Meta loudspeakers
1 pair of microfiber grilles
Rubber feet
Port bungs
User manual and warranty information

Features

An icon born from The Reference
A suite of class-leading technological innovations drawn from The Reference for exceptional acoustic performance.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology
Absorbs 99% of unwanted sound for pure and natural sound.
True bass definition
Hybrid aluminium bass drivers with greater driver excursion for tight, deep, controlled bass.
12th generation Uni-Q®
Acts as a single point source to enlarge the 'sweet spot' and disperse sound more evenly.
Home theatre made versatile
With a choice of matching home theatre models to pair with, the stage is set for an immersive movie experience.
Microfibre grilles
With 1801 precision-cut holes for each driver, performance is ensured even when the drivers are covered.

Specifications

Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V / 1 m); How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
Nominal impedance: 4 ohms; The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
Frequency response: 38 Hz to 50 kHz; The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Dimensions (W × H × D): 200 × 422 × 336 mm; Width, height and depth, without cables.
Driver size: 25 mm
Model code: KEF-R3-META-WHITE-GLOSS; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Specifications

DESIGN: Three-way bass reflex
DRIVE UNITS: Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone Bass Unit: LF: 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: 420 Hz, 2.3 kHz
FREQUENCY RANGE (-6dB): 38 Hz - 50 kHz
TYPICAL IN-ROOM BASS RESPONSE (-6dB): 30 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3dB): 58Hz - 28kHz
HARMONIC DISTORTION (90dB, 1m): <1% 73 Hz and above <0.5% 90 Hz - 20 kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT: 110 dB
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS: 15 - 180W
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
SENSITIVITY (2.83V/1m): 87 dB
WEIGHT *: 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
DIMENSION (H x W x D) WITH TERMINAL *: 422 x 200 x 336 mm (16.6 x 7.9 x 13.2 in)
FINISHES: Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut / Indigo Gloss Special Edition

Downloads

R11 Meta R Series User ManualManual · English · PDF, 11.9 MB
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R3 Meta Maintenance Guide for R Series Microfibre GrilleManual · English · PDF, 3 MB
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R3 Meta R Series Information SheetDatasheet · English · PDF, 1.3 MB
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R3 Meta R Series White PaperDatasheet · English · PDF, 6.5 MB
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R3 Meta R Series BrochureBrochure · English · PDF, 7.1 MB
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Films

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Awards and press

"I'm going to award the R3 Meta from KEF a Darko Knockout Award because they really are that good. The R3 Meta are total winners." - Sep 2023
DARKO.AUDIO
“Whether used for music or movies, across the speakers there’s a dynamic, detailed and thrillingly natural sound combining controlled, extended lows with open, wide-reaching highs.” – Aug 2023
EISA LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2023 - 2024
"KEF's Meta rollout reaches its R Series, and the results are impeccable. This 5.1.2 array provides serious (and seriously fun) home cinema sonics from some gorgeous cabinets." - Home Cinema Choice, Summer 2023
HOME CINEMA CHOICE, BEST BUY
"KEF knocks it out the park again: the R3 Metas are wonderfully transparent, refined speakers that are hugely entertaining performers, too." - May 2023
5 STAR REVIEW – WHAT HI-FI?