R3 Meta - Bookshelf Speakers

12^th Gen Uni-Q^®_x000B_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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Specifications

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

Awards

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