{"product_id":"kef-reference-3-high","title":"KEF Reference 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbsolute reference Hi-Fi floorstanding speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ethree-way floorstanding speaker\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for those who accept no compromise in music reproduction. Sold as a \u003cstrong\u003epair\u003c\/strong\u003e, it represents the absolute reference point in KEF's Reference range — a series that since 1973 has defined the world benchmark for sonic accuracy. At its heart is the \u003cstrong\u003etwelfth generation of the Uni-Q® driver with MAT™ technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, the latest evolution of an architecture that has rewritten the rules of modern acoustics. Designed, engineered and hand-assembled at KEF's headquarters in Maidstone, Kent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUni-Q® Gen 12 with MAT™: the perfect point source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etwelfth-generation Uni-Q®\u003c\/strong\u003e driver positions the \u003cstrong\u003e25 mm aluminium tweeter with MAT™\u003c\/strong\u003e exactly at the centre of the \u003cstrong\u003e125 mm aluminium midrange\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a single acoustic point source. The result is remarkably even sound dispersion throughout the room, regardless of the listening position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5278\/7645\/files\/reference-3-black-copper-closeup_600x600.webp?v=1780994320\" alt=\"KEF Reference 3 High tweeter\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMAT™ (Metamaterial Absorption Technology)\u003c\/strong\u003e technology is a patented acoustic labyrinth capable of absorbing \u003cstrong\u003e99% of the unwanted sound waves\u003c\/strong\u003e coming from the rear of the tweeter, eliminating at source the distortions and colourations that degrade transparency in conventional speakers. The resulting sound has a purity and naturalness that are hard to achieve with any other technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnprecedented scale, dynamics and precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two \u003cstrong\u003e165 mm aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e woofers provide low-frequency extension down to \u003cstrong\u003e28 Hz in-room\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a maximum sound pressure of \u003cstrong\u003e113.5 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e and a frequency response that extends up to \u003cstrong\u003e45 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harmonic distortion is kept below \u003cstrong\u003e0.1% between 2 kHz and 20 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e — a professional-level performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover frequencies of \u003cstrong\u003e450 Hz and 2.1 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e have been optimised to ensure a perfectly seamless transition between the drivers, providing tonal coherence and a three-dimensional soundstage of remarkable precision. Each pair is measured and matched to within \u003cstrong\u003e0.5 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e of the reference standard maintained in the KEF laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5278\/7645\/files\/reference-3-noce-argento-alt-1_600x600.webp?v=1780994320\" alt=\"KEF Reference 3 closeup\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction, finishes and integration into the room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a height of \u003cstrong\u003e1207 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e (plinth included) and a weight of \u003cstrong\u003e51.3 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e each, the Reference 3 Meta is a physical presence as imposing as it is discreet in its proportions. The cabinet is available in five premium finishes: \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Gloss White\/Champagne\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Gloss White\/Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSatin Walnut\/Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Gloss Black\/Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Gloss Black\/Copper\u003c\/strong\u003e, to suit any contemporary setting with elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5278\/7645\/files\/reference-3-noce-argento-esp_600x600.jpg?v=1780994668\" alt=\"KEF reference 3 High walnut silver expo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bass reflex system is available in a configuration with a \u003cstrong\u003eshort port\u003c\/strong\u003e (response from 38 Hz) or a \u003cstrong\u003elong port\u003c\/strong\u003e (response from 35 Hz), offering flexibility in acoustic optimisation according to the characteristics of the room. With an impedance of \u003cstrong\u003e4 Ω\u003c\/strong\u003e and a sensitivity of \u003cstrong\u003e86 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Reference 3 Meta requires a quality amplifier of between \u003cstrong\u003e50 and 300 W\u003c\/strong\u003e to express its full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe reference that grows with your system\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 3 Meta is part of the \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e range, a family of speakers that share the same construction philosophy and the same Uni-Q® technology with MAT™. It can be partnered with the \u003cstrong\u003eReference 2 Meta\u003c\/strong\u003e as a surround speaker or the \u003cstrong\u003eReference 4 Meta\u003c\/strong\u003e as a centre channel to build an absolute reference home cinema system, maintaining perfect tonal coherence across all channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-way bass reflex floorstanding speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair (2 speakers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUni-Q® Gen 12: HF 25 mm aluminium with MAT™ • MF 125 mm aluminium • LF 2× 165 mm aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTechnology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUni-Q® driver array, MAT™ (Metamaterial Absorption Technology)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency response (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 Hz – 35 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum free-field frequency (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 Hz (short port) • 35 Hz (long port)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-room bass response (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 Hz • 2.1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 – 300 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum sound pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113.5 dB (1 m, pink noise)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarmonic distortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5% (40 Hz–100 Hz) • \u0026lt;0.2% (200 Hz–2 kHz) • \u0026lt;0.1% (2 kHz–20 kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions without plinth (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1155 × 205 × 462 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions with plinth (H × W × D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1207 × 323 × 467 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51.3 kg (113.1 lbs.) each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Gloss White\/Champagne, High-Gloss White\/Blue, Satin Walnut\/Silver, High-Gloss Black\/Grey, High-Gloss Black\/Copper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned, engineered and hand-assembled in Maidstone, Kent (UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Kef","offers":[{"title":"White\/Champagne","offer_id":57477270602072,"sku":"SP4049AA","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57477270634840,"sku":"SP4049BA","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Copper","offer_id":57477270667608,"sku":"SP4049EA","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White\/Blue","offer_id":57477270700376,"sku":"SP4049CA","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut\/Silver","offer_id":57477270733144,"sku":"SP4049WA","price":16800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/5278\/7645\/files\/kef-reference-3-white-front.webp?v=1781604439","url":"https:\/\/videosell.de\/products\/kef-reference-3-high","provider":"Videosell store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}