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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 47.5 in · 1 in = 11.78 px
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 | 47.5 in | 37 in |
| Width | 12.7 in | 22.4 in |
| Depth | 18.4 in | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 113.1 lb | 119 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone) | 1× 3 in tweeter (Compression driver), 1× 15 in 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.