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Compare speakers at true scale

Pick two speakers and see them side by side at their real-world size.

Speaker A
Speaker B
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Front view — side by side at true scale

ARevel M146BKEF R3 Meta
Revel M146 front view
KEF R3 Meta front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 16.6 in · 1 in = 33.71 px

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.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerRevelKEF
ModelRevel M146KEF R3 Meta Meta
Height14.1 in16.6 in
Width9.7 in7.9 in
Depth12.7 in13.2 in
Weight24.3 lb27.3 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 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 — low43 Hz58 Hz
Frequency — high40000 Hz28000 Hz
Sensitivity85.5 dB87 dB
Impedance6 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp15–200 W15–180 W
MAP (USD)$2,999 / pair$2,999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiterevelspeakers.cominternational.kef.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.