REFERENCE 3
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.
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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 & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) |
<0.5% 40Hz – 100kHz <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 & plinth) |
1202 x 349 x 470 mm (47.3 x 13.7 x 18.5 in.) |