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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
KEF R3 MetavsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 14.3 cm more than the KEF R3 Meta at 42.2 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the Wharfedale Linton is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 58 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF R3 Meta and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the KEF R3 Meta sits higher — about $2,999 a pair against $1,499 for the Wharfedale Linton.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Wharfedale |
| Model | R3 Meta | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #190 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 422 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 336 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 420 / 2300 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–180 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.