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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1296 mm (129.6 cm) · 1 mm = 0.43 px
Monitor Audio Gold 300vsKEF R11 Meta
The KEF R11 Meta stands 129.6 cm tall — about 19.8 cm more than the Monitor Audio Gold 300 at 109.8 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Gold 300 is the wider cabinet (33.9 cm versus 31.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87 dB, the KEF R11 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Gold 300 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 46 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Gold 300 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF R11 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $6,350 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | KEF |
| Model | Gold 300 6G | R11 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 281 floorstander | #236 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1098 mm | 1296 mm |
| Width | 339 mm | 310 mm |
| Depth | 463 mm | 384 mm |
| Weight | 21.2 kg | 36.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 76 mm midrange (HDT C-CAM), 2× 152 mm woofer (HDT C-CAM) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 4× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 130–500 W | 15–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,199 / pair | $6,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.com ↗ | international.kef.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.