{"product_id":"kef-r3-meta-three-way-bookshelf-speaker-uni-q-mat-6-5-bass","title":"KEF R3 Meta Three-Way Bookshelf Speaker, Uni-Q MAT, 6.5\" Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKEF R3 Meta\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship bookshelf speaker in KEF's R Series and a genuinely unusual product in its category: a true three-way standmount design that shares its driver complement directly with the range-topping R11 Meta floorstander. It combines a 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and a dedicated 165mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium bass driver, producing a frequency range from 38Hz to 50kHz and an in-room bass extension of 30Hz from a cabinet that sits on a stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Black Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut, and an Indigo Gloss Special Edition, the R3 Meta has earned an exceptional number of press awards for a speaker at its price point, including a What Hi-Fi? 5-star review, a What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 Best Standmount title, a Darko.Audio Knockout Award, and the EISA Loudspeaker Series 2023-2024 award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bookshelf speakers at this price are two-way designs, where the tweeter and midrange driver share the same cone. The R3 Meta's three-way architecture separates these functions completely: the 25mm vented aluminium dome with MAT handles high frequencies, the 125mm aluminium cone handles the midrange, and the 165mm bass driver manages low frequencies independently. This means each driver operates only within its optimum bandwidth, with none of the crossover region compromises that a two-way design cannot avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12th generation Uni-Q, with the tweeter at the acoustic centre of the midrange cone, still delivers point-source coherence and a wide listening sweet spot. MAT, developed with the University of Salford, absorbs 99% of unwanted rear-radiation from the tweeter, eliminating colouration at the source. What Hi-Fi? summarised the result directly: they described the R3 Meta as wonderfully transparent, refined, and hugely entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f527f;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue three-way bookshelf speaker, same drivers as R11 Meta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAT absorbs 99% of unwanted tweeter rear-radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated 165mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium bass driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range 38Hz to 50kHz; in-room bass to 30Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum output 110dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity 87dB (2.83V\/1m); nominal impedance 4 Ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier requirements 15 to 180W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover at 420Hz and 2.3kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-cut microfibre grille with 1,801 holes per driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut, Indigo Gloss Special Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? 5 Stars and Best Standmount 2023; Darko.Audio Knockout Award; EISA 2023-2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f527f;\"\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-year manufacturer's warranty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHY CONSIDER --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f527f;\"\u003eWhy Consider the KEF R3 Meta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R3 Meta is the right choice for listeners who want the maximum acoustic performance from a standmount speaker, particularly those in rooms where a floorstander is not practical. Its three-way architecture means it is doing something that most bookshelf speakers at any price do not attempt: keeping the midrange and bass completely separated, so neither driver is ever working outside its ideal range. The result is a level of transparency and tonal accuracy that has drawn consistent five-star press coverage. Paired with a good stand and an amplifier in the 15 to 180W range, it delivers bass reach and dynamic capability that most two-way standmounts cannot approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListeners wanting maximum bookshelf speaker performance in a stand-mounted design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRooms where a floorstander is impractical but full-range performance is still the goal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophiles who want R11 Meta driver technology at a standmount price point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cinema builds using R3 Meta as surround or LCR speakers for tonal matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmplifier pairings from 15 to 180W including integrated amplifiers and stereo separates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic listeners across all genres who value transparency and detail retrieval above all else\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- WHAT'S IN THE BOX --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f527f;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrofibre Grilles (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePort Bungs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Manual and Warranty Information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0f527f;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ph-spec-wrap { width: 100%; 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