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HiFi Speakers

R3 Meta

Three-way bookshelf speaker
R3 Meta redefines bookshelf speakers’ 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.

Indigo Gloss Special Edition
£2,100
£2,100
/ Pair
£2,100
£2,100
/ Pair
R3 Meta redefines bookshelf speakers’ 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.
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12th Gen Uni-Q®
Technology

Metamaterial Absorption Technology

15 - 180W Amplifier Requirements

Passive HiFi Speaker

58Hz - 28kHz Frequency Response

Three-way Bass Reflex Design

Home theatre made versatile

With a choice of matching home theatre models to pair with, the stage is set for an immersive movie experience.

Performance Redefined

A suite of class-leading technological innovations drawn from The Reference for exceptional acoustic performance.

Absorbs 99% of unwanted sound

At the heart of the R Series is Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™). MAT™ is a highly complex maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted noise from the rear of the driver, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.

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Sit anywhere, hear every detail

A 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ is found in all seven models of the R Series. Uni-Q® acts as a single point source to disperse sound more evenly through the room. The result is the elimination of the limited ‘sweet spot’, therefore allowing everybody, wherever in the room they may be, to experience and enjoy the same natural, detailed sound.

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True Bass Definition

R Series bass drivers have a two-part structure with a shallow, concave, aluminium skin atop a paper cone. This stiffness, combined with the cone’s unique geometry, achieves a piston-like movement for punch and speed. The drivers’ magnet system creates a broad and uniform magnetic field which means more impressive and impactful bass.

Dedicated microfibre grilles

The R Series has been engineered to perform with or without grilles. The dedicated microfibre grilles are crafted from multiple layers of material and have a suede-like feel. With 1801 precision-cut holes for each driver, performance is ensured even when the drivers are covered. The magnetic fixings provide a secure and precise fit, in keeping with the clean styling of the R Series.

Speaker stand for R3 Meta

In a choice of three colours to match the R3 Meta and the décor, this rectilinear design complements and blends seamlessly with the speakers.

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Design
Three-way bass reflex
Frequency Response
58Hz - 28kHz (±3db)
Frequency Range
38 Hz - 50 kHz (-6db)
Typical In-Room Bass Response
30 Hz (-6db)
Sensitivity
87 dB (2.83v/1m)
Nominal Impedance
4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
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
Dimension (H x W x D)
422 mm x 200 mm x 336 mm (16.6 in. x 7.9 in. x 13.2 in.)
Weight
12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
Finishes
Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut / Indigo Gloss Special Edition
Remarks
Dimension: With Terminal *
* Measurement per unit

WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2023 BEST STANDMOUNT SPEAKER £1500 - £2500

"Classy, refined speakers that are the best you'll get at this level." - What Hi-Fi?, Oct 2023

DARKO.AUDIO

"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

HIFI NEWS, OUTSTANDING PRODUCT

"Armed with trickledown technology from the Reference range, and a style and build quality that makes a mockery of the price, it sounds as smart as it looks." - HiFi News, September 2023

EISA LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2023 - 2024

“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

HOME CINEMA CHOICE, BEST BUY

"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

WHAT HI-FI? – 5 STAR REVIEW

"KEF knocks it out the park again: the R3 Metas are wonderfully transparent, refined speakers that are hugely entertaining performers, too." - May 2023

HYPEBEAST

"They’re not cheap, but that’s what over six decades of excellence in audio costs." - May, 2023
R Series Info Sheet
R Meta Manual
R Series Brochure
Product Drawing (R3 Meta)
White Paper
EU Declaration

What is in the box

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

Please visit our Product Support page for more details.

KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE.

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