{"product_id":"kef-reference-3-meta-floorstanding-speaker-in-high-gloss-white-blue-pair","title":"KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair) — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “KEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:0.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eReference 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\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e achieves pure sonic neutrality and breathtaking soundstage imaging.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandbuilt British Reference Audio Benchmark\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e is meticulously engineered and hand-assembled in Maidstone, UK, to exact laboratory tolerances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)\u003c\/strong\u003e — revolutionary maze-like absorption structure absorbs 99% of unwanted rearward tweeter distortion for transparent, effortless high-frequency reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12th Generation Uni-Q® Point-Source Array\u003c\/strong\u003e — acts as a single acoustic point source to project seamless midrange and treble integration across an exceptionally wide listening sweet spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin 6.5-Inch Low-Frequency Aluminum Drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e — two high-excursion aluminum bass woofers with massive vented magnet assemblies deliver distortion-free, ultra-fast low end down to 28Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstrained Layer Damped Enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e — heavily braced composite cabinet with fine-tunable flexible port tubes minimizes internal resonances and optimizes low-frequency tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Reference 3 Meta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre these reference floorstanding speakers sold as a pair or individually?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product listing is for a complete \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e containing two matched reference floorstanding loudspeakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the flexible port tubes included with the speakers?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the main difference between Reference 3 Meta and Reference 5 Meta?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speaker in High-Gloss White\/Blue (Pair)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat amplification power is recommended for the Reference 3 Meta?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized KEF Reference dealer offering 100% factory-authentic loudspeakers with full manufacturer warranty protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom high-end audio specialists available to assist with room acoustics, amplifier matching, and system setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for stereo positioning, port tuning, and acoustic calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, secure white-glove crate shipping with specialized protective packaging on every pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference stereo power amplifiers and high-current monoblocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKEF Reference 2 Meta \/ 4 Meta center channel speakers and Reference Subwoofers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile-grade bi-wire speaker interconnect cables and high-end power conditioners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReference 3 Meta Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-Way Bass Reflex Floorstanding Loudspeaker (Sold as a Pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUni-Q Driver Array\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF: 1\" (25mm) Aluminum Dome with MAT™, MF: 5\" (125mm) Aluminum Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 6.5\" (165mm) Aluminum Cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450 Hz, 2.1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Range (-6dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Port: 38Hz – 45kHz \/ Long Port: 35Hz – 45kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43Hz – 35kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLow Frequency Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHarmonic Distortion (2nd \u0026amp; 3rd)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz, \u0026lt;0.2% 200Hz – 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Output (SPL)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e113 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier Power Requirements\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W – 300W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal \/ Min Impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ohms \/ 3.2 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Gloss White with Electric Blue Uni-Q Driver Array\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions with Plinth (H x W x D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.5\" x 13.7\" x 18.4\" (115.5 cm x 34.9 cm x 46.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112.9 lbs (51.3 kg) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKEF Reference 3 Meta Floorstanding Speakers (Pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast aluminum plinths \u0026amp; 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