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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
KEF R3 MetavsKlipsch kO-R1
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 29.2 cm more than the KEF R3 Meta at 42.2 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 97.5 dB against 87 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch kO-R1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF R3 Meta and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $2,999 for the KEF R3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | R3 Meta | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #190 of 255 bookshelf | #250 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 422 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 336 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 420 / 2300 Hz | 970 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–180 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | klipsch.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.