Model: SP4049BA
from $7,999.99
The KEF Reference 3 Meta is a passive floorstanding speaker designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction in dedicated listening spaces. This 3-way speaker system features dual 6.5-inch aluminum cone woofers, a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter, and crossover points at 450 Hz and 2.1 kHz, delivering a frequency response of 43Hz to 35kHz with 86dB sensitivity. With 4-ohm impedance and a recommended amplifier power range of 50W to 300W, it pairs well with quality integrated amplifiers or receivers for music listening and home theater applications. The speaker stands 45.5 inches tall with a compact 8.1-inch width and 18.2-inch depth, finished in high-gloss black and grey. Each unit weighs 113.1 pounds and comes with a 5-year warranty on drivers and 2-year warranty on electronics, making it a substantial investment for audiophiles seeking detailed, accurate sound reproduction.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity. Available from $7,999.99.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
Common Failure Modes
Speakers typically fail due to blown drivers from over-amplification or degrading foam surrounds over many years. Active speakers may also suffer from internal amplifier or wireless connectivity module failures.
Select speakers based on your room size and primary use case, whether it's critical music listening or home theater. Do not rely solely on wattage numbers, as efficiency and acoustic design matter far more for actual loudness and clarity.
High-quality speakers can last for decades if treated well and kept away from extreme conditions. The foam surrounds on the woofers are usually the first parts to deteriorate.
The KEF Reference 3 Meta HiFi Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss Black/Grey (Each) is available at abt, starting at $7,999.99.
Quality speakers have minimal ongoing costs outside of nominal electricity use for active models. Proper care can result in decades of use, making the initial purchase price the primary expense.
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