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ADynaudio Special FortyBKEF R3 Meta
Dynaudio Special Forty front view
KEF R3 Meta front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 422 mm (42.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px

Dynaudio Special FortyvsKEF R3 Meta

The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 6.2 cm more than the Dynaudio Special Forty at 36.0 cm. At 87 dB against 86 dB, the KEF R3 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 58 Hz. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $2,999 for the KEF R3 Meta.

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ManufacturerDynaudioKEF
ModelSpecial FortyR3 Meta
HiFi ladder position#127 of 255 bookshelf#190 of 255 bookshelf
Height360 mm422 mm
Width198 mm200 mm
Depth322 mm336 mm
Weight8.1 kg12.4 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone)
Crossover frequency2000 Hz420 / 2300 Hz
Frequency — low41 Hz58 Hz
Frequency — high23000 Hz28000 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB87 dB
Impedance6 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp—15–180 W
MAP (USD)$3,500 / pair$2,999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websitedynaudio.com ↗international.kef.com ↗
Product pageOpen 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.