We would consider the R3 Meta single bookshelf speaker a pretty large bookshelf speaker that most people will likely wind up putting on a speaker stand. KEF even has a speaker stand designed specifically for the R3 Meta with integrated cable management. The reason we say you will probably stand mount them is they are 17” tall, 13” wide and almost 8” deep, plus the port is rear firing. This three way design uses the Uni-Q driver with a 6 ½” version of the hybrid aluminum paper cone woofer.

With their larger cabinet size, bass response is pretty impressive with KEF specing in an average listening room the in room response should reach down almost to 30 Hz. One of our favorite speakers in the KEF Meta Reference line is their bookshelf model and we must say, while the R3 Meta does not have the midrange resolution of the much more expensive Reference, it is amazing how good these guys sound. You will need a decent amplifier to get the best out of them as they are not super sensitive at 87 db, but when you pair these with an amp or home theater receiver that can provide good current, they are a super impressive bookshelf speaker.

We see these being used as the primary speaker on stands or as a surround or rear channel as well.

Like all of the models in the new R Meta Series, they come in black gloss, white gloss, walnut, and a special edition gloss Indigo finish. The matching stand comes in Slate Grey, Mineral White, and Matte Indigo.

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