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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 MetavsSonus Faber Olympica Nova V
The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 3.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V at 117.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V is the wider cabinet (40.9 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 43 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Reference 3 Meta and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,350 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Reference 3 Meta Meta | Olympica Nova V |
| HiFi ladder position | #207 of 281 floorstander | #186 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1207 mm | 1174 mm |
| Width | 322 mm | 409 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm | 529 mm |
| Weight | 51.3 kg | 44 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× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (MW15 paper cone), 3× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 43 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 60–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,200 / pair | $16,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | sonusfaber.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.