Reference 3 has the uncanny ability to generate an intricate, emotionally compelling three-dimensional soundstage that places you right at the heart of the original performance.
Mid-sized three-way floorstander
Hand-built in Maidstone, UK.
SOUND
REFERENCE 3
Two 165mm (6.5 inch) bass drivers positioned above and below KEF's latest 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array means that fidelity across the midrange and treble is outstanding. Everyone in the room can enjoy the same rich, spatially precise imagery and it puts them right at the heart of the original performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
The Details
Specifications
WEIGHT
51.3kg (113.1lbs)
DIMENSION (H X W X D)
H x W x D with grille and terminal : 1155 x 205 x 470 mm (44.5 x 8.1 x 18.5 in.)
H x W x D with grille, terminal & plinth : 1202 x 349 x 470 mm (47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)
H x W x D with grille, terminal & plinth : 1202 x 349 x 470 mm (47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)
DESIGN
Three-way bass reflex
impedance
8 Ohms (min.3.2 Ohms)
Unit measurement
Pair
FREQUENCY RANGE
Typical in room bass response: 28Hz (-6dB)
Free Field - Short port: 38Hz - 45kHz (-6dB)
Free Field - Long port: 35Hz - 45kHz (-6dB)
crossover frequencies
350Hz, 2.8kHz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
43Hz - 35kHz (±3dB)
HARMONIC DISTORTION
2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
<0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz
MAXIMUM OUTPUT
113.5 dB (peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise)
AMPLIFIER class
50-300W
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
8Ohms (min.3.2Ohms)
sensitivity
87.5dB (2.83V/1m)
DRIVE UNITS
Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium
Bass Driver:
LF: 4x 165mm (6.5in.) hybrid aluminium
CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES
400Hz, 2.9kHz
FINISHES
Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut
downloads
THE REFERENCE Brochure
THE REFERENCE Manual
THE REFERENCE 8b Manual
THE REFERENCE White Paper
THE REFERENCE Information Sheet
KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE. * Measurement per unit
Awards & Reviews
Home Cinema Choice Reference Status, High End Hero
"This system is British surround high-fidelity at the utter state-of-the-art. And it’s easily worthy of its Reference name." — 2016
Full Review
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