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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 440 mm (44.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.27 px
KEF Reference 1 MetavsSonus Faber Electa Amator III
The KEF Reference 1 Meta stands 44.0 cm tall — about 6.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III is the wider cabinet (22.6 cm versus 20.5 cm). At 88 dB against 85 dB, the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Electa Amator III reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 1 Meta and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $10,000 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Reference 1 Meta Meta | Electa Amator III III |
| HiFi ladder position | #172 of 215 bookshelf | #124 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 440 mm | 375 mm |
| Width | 205 mm | 226 mm |
| Depth | 422 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg | 12.5 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 (aluminium cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–200 W | 35–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.