Front view — side by side at true scale
AKEF R7 MetaBJBL HDI-3800
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | JBL |
| Model | R7 Meta Meta | HDI-3800 |
| HiFi ladder position | #145 of 281 floorstander | #133 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1109 mm | 1101 mm |
| Width | 311 mm | 277 mm |
| Depth | 384 mm | 418 mm |
| Weight | 29.3 kg | 38 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Teonex compression driver), 3× 200 mm woofer (Advanced Aluminum Matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 48 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–250 W | 25–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $5,000 / pair | $5,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | jbl.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.

