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Compare speakers at true scale

Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.

Speaker A
Speaker B
References

Front view — side by side at true scale

AKEF R3 MetaBPolk Reserve R200
KEF R3 Meta front view
Polk Reserve R200 front view

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

KEF R3 MetavsPolk Reserve R200

The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Polk Reserve R200 at 35.9 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 Polk Reserve R200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 58 Hz. On price, the KEF R3 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKEFPolk
ModelR3 MetaReserve R200
HiFi ladder position#190 of 255 bookshelf#124 of 255 bookshelf
Height422 mm359 mm
Width200 mm194 mm
Depth336 mm354 mm
Weight12.4 kg8.7 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone)
Crossover frequency420 / 2300 Hz3000 Hz
Frequency — low58 Hz51 Hz
Frequency — high28000 Hz38000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB86 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp15–180 W30–200 W
MAP (USD)$2,999 / pair$749 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteinternational.kef.compolkaudio.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.