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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1207 mm (120.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
KEF Reference 3 MetavsMonitor Audio Platinum 200
The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 16.5 cm more than the Monitor Audio Platinum 200 at 104.2 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Platinum 200 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Monitor Audio Platinum 200 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Platinum 200 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 43 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 3 Meta and a 152 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Platinum 200. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $15,750 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Reference 3 Meta Meta | Platinum 200 3G |
| HiFi ladder position | #207 of 281 floorstander | #89 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1207 mm | 1042 mm |
| Width | 322 mm | 369 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm | 455 mm |
| Weight | 51.3 kg | 35.8 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 (aluminium cone) | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 100 mm midrange (RDT III C-CAM), 2× 152 mm woofer (RDT III C-CAM) |
| Frequency — low | 43 Hz | 23 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 150–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,200 / pair | $15,299 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.