Front view — side by side at true scale
AKEF Reference 3 MetaBCanton Reference 3
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1207 mm (120.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Canton |
| Model | Reference 3 Meta Meta | Reference 3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #207 of 281 floorstander | #118 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1207 mm | 1090 mm |
| Width | 322 mm | 295 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm | 490 mm |
| Weight | 51.3 kg | 42 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 192 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) |
| Frequency — low | 43 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $16,200 / pair | $16,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | canton.de ↗ |
| 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.