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Compare speakers at true scale

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References

Front view — side by side at true scale

AKEF Reference 3 MetaBSonus Faber Olympica III
KEF Reference 3 Meta front view
Sonus Faber Olympica III front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1207 mm (120.7 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px

KEF Reference 3 MetavsSonus Faber Olympica III

The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 10.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica III is the wider cabinet (37.6 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Sonus Faber Olympica III is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKEFSonus Faber
ModelReference 3 Meta MetaOlympica III G3
HiFi ladder position#201 of 269 floorstander#136 of 269 floorstander
Height1207 mm1104 mm
Width322 mm376 mm
Depth467 mm459 mm
Weight51.3 kg35 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone)1× 28 mm tweeter (silk dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (paper cone)
Frequency — low43 Hz42 Hz
Frequency — high35000 Hz40000 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB90 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp50–300 W50–300 W
MAP (USD)$16,200 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteinternational.kef.comsonusfaber.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.