Same DNA, more modest dimensions – and the same uncanny ability to generate an intricate, totally natural-sounding 3D soundstage. The two 165mm (6.5 inch) bass drivers are positioned perfectly above and below KEF’s latest 125mm (5 inch) MF/HF Uni-Q driver array in a D'Appolito configuration. Fidelity across the midrange and treble is outstanding, and the transitions imperceptible. And with Uni-Q’s broad inclusive dispersion, everyone in the room can enjoy the same rich, spatially precise acoustic imagery without being restricted to a narrow sweet spot. As well as putting you right at the heart of the original performance, it gives you the soul.
Model REFERENCE 3
Design Three-way bass reflex
Drive units Uni-Q driver array:
HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
MF: 125mm (5in.) aluminium
Bass units:
LF: 2 x165mm (6.5in.) aluminium
Frequency range free field (-6dB) Short port: 38Hz - 45kHz
Long port: 35Hz - 45kHz
Frequency range typical in room bass response (-6dB) 28Hz
Frequency response (±3dB) 43Hz – 35kHz
Crossover frequency 350Hz, 2.8kHz
Amplifier requirements 50-300 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/ 1m) 87.5dB
Harmonic distortion
2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) Less than0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz
Less than 0.2% 200Hz – 10kHz
Maximum output
(peak sound pressure level at 1m with pink noise) 113.5dB
Impedance 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω)
Weight 51.3kg (113.1lbs.)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
(with grille and terminal) 1155 x 205 x 470 mm
(45.5 x 8.1 x 18.5 in.)
Dimension (H x W x D)
(with grille, terminal and plinth) 1202 x 349 x 470 mm
(47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.)
Finishes Deep Piano Black, Satin American Walnut, Luxury Gloss Rosewood, Blue Ice White, Copper Black Aluminium