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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 MetavsMonitor Audio Silver 100
The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 4.7 cm more than the Monitor Audio Silver 100 at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Silver 100 is the wider cabinet (23.0 cm versus 20.0 cm). The Monitor Audio Silver 100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF R3 Meta and a 203 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Silver 100. On price, the KEF R3 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $1,649 for the Monitor Audio Silver 100.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Monitor Audio |
| Model | R3 Meta | Silver 100 7G |
| HiFi ladder position | #190 of 255 bookshelf | #141 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 422 mm | 375 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 336 mm | 332 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 9.4 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 (C-CAM Gold Dome), 1× 203 mm mid-bass (C-CAM RST II) |
| Crossover frequency | 420 / 2300 Hz | 2300 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–180 W | 40–120 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $1,649 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.