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References

Front view — side by side at true scale

AKEF Reference 3 MetaBSonus Faber Serafino G2
KEF Reference 3 Meta front view
Sonus Faber Serafino G2 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 47.5 in · 1 in = 11.78 px

KEF Reference 3 MetavsSonus Faber Serafino G2

The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 11.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 at 109.1 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 is the wider cabinet (39.4 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Sonus Faber Serafino G2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Serafino G2 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 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Serafino G2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,475 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKEFSonus Faber
ModelReference 3 Meta MetaSerafino G2 G2
HiFi ladder position#207 of 281 floorstander#122 of 281 floorstander
Height47.5 in43 in
Width12.7 in15.5 in
Depth18.4 in19.1 in
Weight113.1 lb114.6 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 6.5 in woofer (aluminium cone)1× 1.1 in tweeter (high-power neodymium soft dome), 1× 5.9 in midrange (paper cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (paper cone)
Frequency — low43 Hz30 Hz
Frequency — high35000 Hz35000 Hz
Sensitivity86 dB90 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp50–300 W50–300 W
MAP (USD)$16,200 / pair$16,750 / 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.