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AKEF R3 MetaBSonus Faber Sonetto II G2
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 422 mm (42.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.33 px
KEF R3 MetavsSonus Faber Sonetto II G2
The KEF R3 Meta and the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 stand at nearly the same height, around 42.2 cm tall. On footprint the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 is the wider cabinet (22.1 cm versus 20.0 cm). The Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 58 Hz. The KEF R3 Meta is rear-ported and the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 is front-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,975 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Sonus Faber |
| Model | R3 Meta Meta | Sonetto II G2 G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #161 of 215 bookshelf | #154 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 422 mm | 414 mm |
| Width | 200 mm | 221 mm |
| Depth | 336 mm | 355 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 10.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 58 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–180 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $2,950 / 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.