KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White/Blue (Pair)
Reference series floorstanding loudspeaker • 12th Gen Uni-Q® driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) • dual 6.5" aluminum bass drivers • precision-laminated acoustic enclosure • High-Gloss White cabinet with Electric Blue Uni-Q array
The KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White/Blue (Pair) delivers reference-grade British acoustic precision, wide dynamic authority, and hand-finished luxury in a perfectly proportioned floorstanding enclosure. Equipped with KEF’s 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) positioned between twin 6.5-inch aluminum bass drivers, these floorstanders produce point-source acoustic coherence and subterranean bass response. Finished in pristine High-Gloss White with a striking Electric Blue Uni-Q driver array, the KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White/Blue (Pair) achieves pure sonic neutrality and breathtaking soundstage imaging.
Key Features & Innovations
Handbuilt British Reference Audio Benchmark — the KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White/Blue (Pair) is meticulously engineered and hand-assembled in Maidstone, UK, to exact laboratory tolerances.
12th Generation Uni-Q® Point-Source Array — acts as a single acoustic point source to project seamless midrange and treble integration across an exceptionally wide listening sweet spot.
Twin 6.5-Inch Low-Frequency Aluminum Drivers — two high-excursion aluminum bass woofers with massive vented magnet assemblies deliver distortion-free, ultra-fast low end down to 28Hz.
Constrained Layer Damped Enclosure — heavily braced composite cabinet with fine-tunable flexible port tubes minimizes internal resonances and optimizes low-frequency tuning.
FAQ — Reference 3 Meta
Are these reference floorstanding speakers sold as a pair or individually?
This product listing is for a complete KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White/Blue (Pair) containing two matched reference floorstanding loudspeakers.
What are the flexible port tubes included with the speakers?
The Reference 3 Meta includes interchangeable long and short port bungs/tubes that allow you to fine-tune the low-frequency roll-off characteristics to suit your room size and placement distance from walls.
What is the main difference between Reference 3 Meta and Reference 5 Meta?
The KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White/Blue (Pair) utilizes two 6.5-inch bass drivers in a slightly lower-profile cabinet, while the Reference 5 Meta utilizes four 6.5-inch bass drivers in a taller cabinet for larger listening rooms requiring higher output.
What amplification power is recommended for the Reference 3 Meta?
With an 86dB sensitivity rating and a 4 Ohm nominal impedance (3.2 Ohm minimum), these speakers perform best when driven by high-current stereo power amplifiers or monoblocks rated between 50 and 300 watts RMS per channel.
Why Buy From Us
Authorized KEF Reference dealer offering 100% factory-authentic loudspeakers with full manufacturer warranty protection
Custom high-end audio specialists available to assist with room acoustics, amplifier matching, and system setup
Dedicated post-purchase technical support for stereo positioning, port tuning, and acoustic calibration
Fast, secure white-glove crate shipping with specialized protective packaging on every pair
Related & System Matches
Reference stereo power amplifiers and high-current monoblocks
KEF Reference 2 Meta / 4 Meta center channel speakers and Reference Subwoofers
Audiophile-grade bi-wire speaker interconnect cables and high-end power conditioners
