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ARevel M146BKEF R3 Meta
Revel M146vsKEF R3 Meta
The KEF R3 Meta stands 42.2 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Revel M146 at 35.9 cm. On footprint the Revel M146 is the wider cabinet (24.6 cm versus 20.0 cm). At 87 dB against 85.5 dB, the KEF R3 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Revel M146 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 43 Hz versus 58 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $2,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Revel | KEF |
| Model | Revel M146 | KEF R3 Meta Meta |
| Height | 14.1 in | 16.6 in |
| Width | 9.7 in | 7.9 in |
| Depth | 12.7 in | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 24.3 lb | 27.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Micro Ceramic Composite (MCC) cone), 1× 1 in tweeter (ceramic composite (DCC) dome) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 4.9 in midrange (aluminium cone), 1× 6.5 in woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 43 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85.5 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–200 W | 15–180 W |
| MAP (USD) | $2,999 / pair | $2,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | revelspeakers.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.

