Mid-sized three-way floorstander
Reference 3 has the uncanny ability to generate an intricate, emotionally compelling three-dimensional soundstage that places you right at the heart of the original performance.
Hand-built in Maidstone, UK.
*This product may take 12-14 weeks for delivery.
EXPLORE THE REFERENCE SERIESREFERENCE 3
Two 165mm (6.5 inch) bass drivers positioned above and below KEF's latest 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array means that fidelity across the midrange and treble is outstanding. Everyone in the room can enjoy the same rich, spatially precise imagery and it puts them right at the heart of the original performance.
The Details
SPECIFICATIONS
Cabinet Finish
Silver Satin Walnut, Copper Black Aluminium, Blue Ice White
Weight
51.3kg (113.1lbs)
Dimension (H X W X D)
H x W x D with grille and terminal :
1155 x 205 x 470 mm (44.5 x 8.1 x 18.5 in.)
H x W x D with grille, terminal & plinth :
1202 x 349 x 470 mm (47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)
1155 x 205 x 470 mm (44.5 x 8.1 x 18.5 in.)
H x W x D with grille, terminal & plinth :
1202 x 349 x 470 mm (47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)
Design
Three-way bass reflex
Impedance
8 Ohms (min.3.2 Ohms)
Unit Measurement
Pair
Frequency Range
Typical in room bass response: 28Hz (-6dB)
Free Field - Short port: 38Hz - 45kHz (-6dB)
Free Field - Long port: 35Hz - 45kHz (-6dB)
Free Field - Short port: 38Hz - 45kHz (-6dB)
Free Field - Long port: 35Hz - 45kHz (-6dB)
Crossover Frequencies
350Hz, 2.8kHz
Frequency Response
43Hz - 35kHz (±3dB)
Harmonic Distortion
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz
Maximum Output
113.5 dB (peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise)
Amplifier Class
50-300W
Nominal Impedance
8Ohms (min.3.2Ohms)
Sensitivity
87.5dB (2.83V/1m)
Drive Units
Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium
Crossover Frequencies
400Hz, 2.9kHz
KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE
AWARDS & REVIEWS
HOME CINEMA CHOICE REFERENCE STATUS, HIGH END HERO
This system is British surround high-fidelity at the utter state-of-the-art. And it’s easily worthy of its Reference name. — 2016
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