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AKEF R3 MetaBRevel M146
KEF R3 MetavsRevel M146
The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Revel M146 at 35.9 cm. On footprint the Revel M146 is the wider cabinet (24.6 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 87 dB against 85.5 dB, the KEF R3 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Revel M146 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 43 Hz versus 58 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Revel |
| Model | KEF R3 Meta Meta | Revel M146 |
| Height | 422 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 246 mm |
| Depth | 336 mm | 323 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 11 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× 165 mm mid-bass (Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) cone), 1× 25 mm tweeter (ceramic composite (DCC) dome) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 85.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–180 W | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $2,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | revelspeakers.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.

