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ASonus Faber Olympica IIIBKEF Reference 3 Meta
Sonus Faber Olympica IIIvsKEF Reference 3 Meta
The KEF Reference 3 Meta stands 120.7 cm tall — about 10.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica III is the wider cabinet (37.6 cm versus 32.2 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Sonus Faber Olympica III is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | KEF |
| Model | Olympica III G3 | Reference 3 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #136 of 269 floorstander | #201 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 1104 mm | 1207 mm |
| Width | 376 mm | 322 mm |
| Depth | 459 mm | 467 mm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 51.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (silk dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (paper cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 125 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 43 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $16,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.

