Zero Fidelity | The KEF R3 META Review! A Complete BOMBSHELL! @ZeroFidelity | Uploaded August 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
Every once in awhile a speaker comes along that disrupts the audio market. Meet the R3 Meta.

Review Sample Provided by: KEF USA
This review is free of sponsorships, affiliate links, and financial compensation.

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KEF R3 META: us.kef.com/products/r3-meta
BDI Elements Stand: bdiusa.com/products/elements-8777-me-modern-tv-stand-entertainment-center
us.kef.com/products/r3-meta

Speaker Price as of August 10th, 2023: $2,199 / Pair. USD

Snapshot Recommendation: For this price class, the R3 Meta is as good as it gets for audiophiles who want a refined, detailed listening experience from a speaker that manages to still sound full and easy on the ears.

Recommended Pairing Amplifiers:

Audio Lab 6000a: audiolab.co.uk/6000a

Willsenton 300b: china-hifi-audio.com/willsenton-tube-amplifier-c-77/willsenton-r300-single-ended-integrated-300b-tube-amplifier-power-amp-p-2276

Hegel H120: hegel.com/en/products/integrated/h120

TIMELINE

0:00 Design, Tech, and Improvements!

2:49 Versus the original R3

4:22 The Sound - Overview

6:10 Treble, Mids, Bass, Soundstage, Dynamics

8:45 Music Compatibility

9:50 Versus the LS50 Meta

11:30 Versus the Buchardt S400 MK2

13:32 Placement/Setup Advice!

14:53 Equipment Recommendations!

17:40 Caveats

19:45 Summary Conclusion