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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1207 mm (120.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
Canton Reference 3vsKEF Reference 3 Meta
The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 11.7 cm more than the Canton Reference 3 at 109.0 cm. On footprint the KEF Reference 3 Meta is the wider cabinet (32.2 cm versus 29.5 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Canton Reference 3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 20 Hz versus 43 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 192 mm cone on the Canton Reference 3 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 3 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,100 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | KEF |
| Model | Reference 3 | Reference 3 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #118 of 281 floorstander | #207 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1090 mm | 1207 mm |
| Width | 295 mm | 322 mm |
| Depth | 490 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 42 kg | 51.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 192 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 20 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,000 / pair | $16,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | international.kef.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.