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KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in silver and walnut color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in silver color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A closeup on a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in silver and walnut color.
A back view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in walnut color.
A closeup on a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in walnut color.
A closeup on a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in black color.
Modern living room with audio equipment, including KEF Reference 3 Meta speakers and a sound system.
Close-up of a KEF Reference 3 Meta speaker with a focus on the cone and voice coil.
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KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in silver and walnut color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speakers in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in silver color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in white color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A front view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in black color, featuring a slender design with multiple drivers and a central tweeter.
A closeup on a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in silver and walnut color.
A back view of a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in walnut color.
A closeup on a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in walnut color.
A closeup on a KEF Reference 3 Meta floor-standing speaker in black color.
Modern living room with audio equipment, including KEF Reference 3 Meta speakers and a sound system.
Close-up of a KEF Reference 3 Meta speaker with a focus on the cone and voice coil.
Person inspecting a KEF Reference 3 Meta speaker with their hands on a blurred background

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KEF Reference 3 Meta

SKU: Reference 3 Meta-High Gloss White/Blue

$12,000.00each
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The KEF Reference 3 META Floor Standing Speakers from the iconic Reference Series deliver precise acoustic performance with exceptional sonic balance. Designed to clarify every instrument in a recording, these floor standing cabinets ensure each note is rendered with natural warmth and accurate spatial placement, keeping high-resolution playback instock for any dedicated audio space.

Pinpoint Acoustic Coherence:

At the centre of the front baffle sits a unified driver layout that aligns the tweeter directly inside the core of the midrange cone. This single-point alignment ensures high and mid frequencies reach your ears at the exact same moment, creating a wide listening spot where vocals and solo instruments remain firmly anchored in space.

Absorbing Rear Distortion:

Behind the central tweeter lies a specialized maze-like absorption structure that neutralises internal rear sound waves. By eliminating these unwanted reflections before they can smudge subtle high notes, the speaker output stays remarkably clean, letting you hear delicate guitar plucks and soft vocal trailing edges without harshness.

Controlled Low-End Impact:

Dual dedicated bass drivers positioned above and below the main driver array generate fast, well-articulated low frequencies. Combined with adjustable bass ports, the enclosure lets you tune low-frequency output to match your room boundaries, maintaining tight control whether placed near walls or further out in the room.

  • Uni-Q Driver Array: Aligns tweeter and midrange drivers to create a seamless, room-filling soundstage.
  • Metamaterial Absorption Technology: Absorbs 99% of rear tweeter distortion for ultra-clean high frequency clarity.
  • Twin Bass Drivers: Delivers deep, energetic low-end performance with quick transient response.
  • Flexible Port Tuning: Allows custom adjustments to low-frequency response to suit different room layouts.
  • Heavy-Duty Outrigger Feet: Stabilises each cabinet to prevent cabinet movement from blurring acoustic detail.
KEF is a British loudspeaker manufacturer that produces a range of high-quality audio products, including home theater speakers, stereo speakers, and headphones. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Maidstone, Kent, England. KEF is known for its innovative loudspeaker designs, which incorporate advanced materials and technologies to deliver high-quality sound. For example, KEF's Uni-Q driver technology places the tweeter in the center of the midrange cone, resulting in a more coherent and accurate soundstage. The company also uses materials like aluminum, magnesium, and carbon fiber to create rigid and lightweight speaker cones that minimize distortion. KEF offers a range of products to suit different needs and budgets, from its affordable Q Series speakers to its high-end Reference Series. The company's products are also designed to be visually striking, with sleek and modern designs that complement contemporary home decor.

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What technologies are featured in the KEF Reference 3 Meta?

The Reference 3 Meta incorporates KEF's 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array and Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), which work together to reduce unwanted distortion and improve clarity, detail, and overall accuracy.

What type of speaker is the Reference 3 Meta?

The Reference 3 Meta is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker in KEF's flagship Reference Series, designed to deliver full-range, reference-quality performance for demanding music and home theatre systems.

Is the Reference 3 Meta designed to integrate with other KEF Reference Series models?

Yes. The Reference 3 Meta is engineered using the same technologies and design principles as the rest of the Reference Series, ensuring tonal consistency and seamless integration in both stereo and multichannel systems.

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The benchmark of benchmarks

Since 1973, The Reference has continually set the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. Pioneering the use of digital technologies to achieve the highest audio accuracy, every pair can be matched within 0.5dB to the laboratory-maintained reference standard.

Close-up of a KEF Reference 3 Meta speaker with a focus on the cone and voice coil.

Always innovating

Since the first Reference speaker, KEF engineers have continued to innovate using what is possible with The Reference. Ground-breaking in its first incarnation, each subsequent iteration of The Reference has added to the world’s knowledge of the science of acoustics.

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Designed, engineered and handcrafted in UK

Since 1961, we have been creating remarkable award-winning loudspeakers at our UK home in Maidstone, Kent. As our flagship HiFi speakers, The Reference is still being designed, engineered, and handcrafted in Maidstone today.

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