Description
Since 1973, The Reference has continuously set the standard for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. A pioneer in the use of digital technologies to achieve the highest sonic accuracy, each pair can be matched to the laboratory-tested reference standard with an accuracy of 0.5 dB.
Since the first Reference loudspeaker, KEF engineers have continuously innovated to unlock the potential of The Reference. The first phase of the Reference loudspeaker was groundbreaking, and each subsequent phase has expanded the world's knowledge of the science of acoustics.
Properties
DESIGN
Three-way bass reflex
DRIVERS
Uni-Q Driver Array:
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with
MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
Bass Driver:
LF: 2 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone
FREQUENCY RANGE FREE FIELD (- 6 dB)
Short port: 38 Hz - 45
kHz
Long port: 35 Hz - 45 kHz
FREQUENCY RANGE TYPICAL IN-ROOM BASS RESPONSE (- 6 dB)
28 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (± 3 dB)
43 Hz - 35 kHz
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
450 Hz, 2.1 kHz
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
50 - 300 W
SENSITIVITY (2.83 V / 1 M)
86 dB
HARMONIC DISTORTION 2ND AND
3RD ORDER (90 dB, 1 M)
< 0.5 % 40
Hz - 100 kHz
< 0.2 % 200 Hz - 2 kHz
< 0.1 % 2 kHz - 20 kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (PEAK SPL ON 1 M WITH PINK
NOISE)
113.5 dB
IMPEDANCE
4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
WEIGHT
51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)
DIMENSIONS (H X W X D) [WITH TERMINAL]
1155 x 205 x
462 mm (45.5 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.)
DIMENSIONS (H X W X D) [WITH TERMINAL & PLINTH]
1207
x 323 x 467 mm (47.5 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.)
Manufacturer information
Reference 3 Meta
The Reference 3 Meta floorstanding loudspeaker delivers sensational soundstaging for a wide range of listeners. At its heart is the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™, KEF’s latest technological innovation, which puts you right at the heart of the action.
AVAILABILITY
Immediately available: Available in our warehouse
Available: Available in our supplier's warehouse*
* We ship either from our warehouse or from our supplier's warehouse, whereby the goods can be sent either to us as an intermediate storage or directly to the customer. Our supplier is the manufacturer or distributor of the goods.
DELIVERY TIME
Shipping takes place within the delivery time stated in the online shop.
DELIVERY PERIODS
Prepayment: The delivery period begins one day after receipt of payment
All other payment methods: The delivery period begins one day after conclusion of the contract
DELIVERY DELAYS
Delivery delays may originate from our suppliers and will be announced by us. If major delivery delays occur, we offer a partial delivery, a replacement, or a refund upon individual arrangement.
Check shipping costs
GERMANY & AUSTRIA
Free shipping on orders over €99
Below that: €4.99 shipping costs
Excluded from this are our TVs, which are shipped with a freight forwarding flat rate of €39. The order value is irrelevant.
EUROPE
€49.99 shipping costs
List of countries:
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
OUTSIDE EUROPE
Shipping outside Europe requires individual and personal agreement with our logistics team.
Pickup available
Simply pick up your order at the store
Extended Warranty
More protection thanks to an extended warranty
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Description
Since 1973, The Reference has continuously set the standard for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. A pioneer in the use of digital technologies to achieve the highest sonic accuracy, each pair can be matched to the laboratory-tested reference standard with an accuracy of 0.5 dB.
Since the first Reference loudspeaker, KEF engineers have continuously innovated to unlock the potential of The Reference. The first phase of the Reference loudspeaker was groundbreaking, and each subsequent phase has expanded the world's knowledge of the science of acoustics.
Properties
DESIGN
Three-way bass reflex
DRIVERS
Uni-Q Driver Array:
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with
MAT
MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
Bass Driver:
LF: 2 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone
FREQUENCY RANGE FREE FIELD (- 6 dB)
Short port: 38 Hz - 45
kHz
Long port: 35 Hz - 45 kHz
FREQUENCY RANGE TYPICAL IN-ROOM BASS RESPONSE (- 6 dB)
28 Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (± 3 dB)
43 Hz - 35 kHz
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
450 Hz, 2.1 kHz
AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS
50 - 300 W
SENSITIVITY (2.83 V / 1 M)
86 dB
HARMONIC DISTORTION 2ND AND
3RD ORDER (90 dB, 1 M)
< 0.5 % 40
Hz - 100 kHz
< 0.2 % 200 Hz - 2 kHz
< 0.1 % 2 kHz - 20 kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT (PEAK SPL ON 1 M WITH PINK
NOISE)
113.5 dB
IMPEDANCE
4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
WEIGHT
51.3 kg (113.1 lbs)
DIMENSIONS (H X W X D) [WITH TERMINAL]
1155 x 205 x
462 mm (45.5 x 8.1 x 18.2 in.)
DIMENSIONS (H X W X D) [WITH TERMINAL & PLINTH]
1207
x 323 x 467 mm (47.5 x 12.7 x 18.4 in.)
Manufacturer information
Reference 3 Meta
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