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AKEF Reference 3 MetaBJBL 4367
KEF Reference 3 MetavsJBL 4367
The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 26.6 cm more than the JBL 4367 at 94.1 cm. On footprint the JBL 4367 is the wider cabinet (56.8 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 94 dB against 86 dB, the JBL 4367 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL 4367 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 43 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 3 Meta and a 380 mm cone on the JBL 4367. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,350 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | JBL |
| Model | Reference 3 Meta Meta | 4367 |
| HiFi ladder position | #207 of 281 floorstander | #23 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1207 mm | 941 mm |
| Width | 322 mm | 568 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm | 425 mm |
| Weight | 51.3 kg | 54 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 75 mm tweeter (Compression driver), 1× 380 mm woofer (Cast-frame woofer) |
| Frequency — low | 43 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 94 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,200 / pair | $16,500 / 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.

