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Front view — side by side at true scale

AKEF R3 MetaBRevel M146
KEF R3 Meta front view
Revel M146 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 16.6 in · 1 in = 33.71 px

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.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKEFRevel
ModelKEF R3 Meta MetaRevel M146
Height16.6 in14.1 in
Width7.9 in9.7 in
Depth13.2 in12.7 in
Weight27.3 lb24.3 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 6.5 in woofer (hybrid aluminium cone)1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (ceramic composite (DCC) dome)
Frequency — low58 Hz43 Hz
Frequency — high28000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB85.5 dB
Impedance4 Ω6 Ω
Recommended amp15–180 W15–200 W
MAP (USD)$2,999 / pair$2,999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteinternational.kef.comrevelspeakers.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.