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AKEF R11 MetaBBowers & Wilkins 703 S3
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1296 mm (129.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
KEF R11 MetavsBowers & Wilkins 703 S3
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 | KEF | Bowers & Wilkins |
| Model | R11 Meta Meta | 703 S3 S3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #236 of 281 floorstander | #155 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1296 mm | 1117 mm |
| Width | 310 mm | 290 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm | 372 mm |
| Weight | 36.5 kg | 28.81 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Carbon Dome), 1× 150 mm midrange (Continuum cone FST), 2× 165 mm woofer (Aerofoil bass cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–300 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,500 / pair | $6,700 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | bowerswilkins.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.