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ABowers & Wilkins 703 S3BKEF R11 Meta
Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3vsKEF R11 Meta
The KEF R11 Meta stands 129.6 cm tall — about 17.9 cm more than the Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3 at 111.7 cm. On footprint the KEF R11 Meta is the wider cabinet (31.0 cm versus 29.0 cm). Both land in a similar price bracket, around $6,600 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bowers & Wilkins | KEF |
| Model | 703 S3 S3 | R11 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #155 of 281 floorstander | #236 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 44 in | 51 in |
| Width | 11.4 in | 12.2 in |
| Depth | 14.6 in | 15.1 in |
| Weight | 63.5 lb | 80.5 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (Continuum cone FST), 2× 6.5 in woofer (Aerofoil bass cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 6.5 in woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–200 W | 15–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,700 / pair | $6,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | bowerswilkins.com ↗ | international.kef.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.

