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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 422 mm (42.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px
KEF R3 MetavsKlipsch RP-500M II
The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 7.8 cm more than the Klipsch RP-500M II at 34.4 cm. On footprint the KEF R3 Meta is the wider cabinet (20.0 cm versus 17.1 cm). At 92 dB against 87 dB, the Klipsch RP-500M II is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch RP-500M II reaches deeper in the bass, down to 50 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF R3 Meta and a 133 mm cone on the Klipsch RP-500M II. On price, the KEF R3 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $549 for the Klipsch RP-500M II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | R3 Meta | RP-500M II |
| HiFi ladder position | #190 of 255 bookshelf | #105 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 422 mm | 344 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 171 mm |
| Depth | 336 mm | 270 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 5.95 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| 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 (titanium LTS dome), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Cerametallic cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 420 / 2300 Hz | 1530 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 50 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–180 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $549 / 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.