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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 422 mm (42.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px
Dali MenuetvsKEF R3 Meta
The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 17.2 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the KEF R3 Meta is the wider cabinet (20.0 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the KEF R3 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 165 mm cone on the KEF R3 Meta. On price, the KEF R3 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $1,749 for the Dali Menuet.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | KEF |
| Model | Menuet | R3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #190 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 422 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 200 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 336 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 12.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 420 / 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 15–180 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $2,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | 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.