KEF R3 Bookshelf Loudspeaker
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KEF R3 is a bookshelf floorstanding loudspeaker in KEF's mid-level R series designed for both stereo and home theatre applications. The R3 features a 3-way design with KEF's Uni-Q tweeter-midrange unit and a 6.5" woofer for superior dynamic range and soundstage control.
The KEF R series lends many technological innovations made during the development of the company's Reference series. These loudspeakers feature KEF's 12th-generation Uni-Q array with the latest "Shadow Flare" trim ring design, a new smaller, more powerful bass driver, and Constrained Layer Damping internal bracing system.
The R Series share a new microfiber grille that balances protection and sonic performance and flexible ports that reduce resonances. The classic wood veneer with KEF's tone-on-tone aluminium drivers and grilles give the speakers a subdued yet exquisite look.
Other models in the R series include three floorstanders, R11, R7, and R5, one center channel, R2c, and one wall-mount / surround speaker, R8a.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent build and finish
- Impressive bass and highs
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
External score 85% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Impressive detail resolution
- Excellent imaging
- Well-balanced presentation
- Clear, detailed sound
Cons
- Expensive compared to rivals
- Not the smallest stand
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Specifications
Construction
Colors
Black Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut
Drivers | Midrange
1x 125mm (5in.) aluminium cone
Drivers | Tweeter
1x 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome
Drivers | Woofer
1x 165mm (6.5in.) hybrid aluminium
Form Factor
Bookshelf loudspeaker
Loudspeaker Type
3-way, bass reflex
Dimensions
Size | Depth
335.5 mm
Size | Height
422.2 mm
Size | Width
199.6 mm
Weight
13.5 kg (29.8 lbs.)
Function
Crossover
400Hz, 2.9kHz
Performance
Frequency Response
52Hz-28kHz (±3dB)
Impedance
8 ohms (min 3.2 ohms)
Max Sound Level
110 dB
Power Input
15-180 W
Sensitivity
87 dB
Production
Debut
2018
Made In
China
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External Reviews
hifinews[1]
Reviewer score 86%The KEF R3 is a relatively unfussy design when it comes to positioning and partnering equipment. A feeling of precision is the most obvious first impression, with clear, focused soundstaging and excellent resolution of voices and instruments alike. All this is underpinned with bass that's both weighty and well-controlled, with no sense of lack of extension.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Clear, detailed sound
- Excellent imaging
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Not the smallest stand
whathifi[2]
Reviewer score 83%KEF's Uni-Q array disperses the sound in a wide and consistent manner. The enclosure feels immensely rigid thanks to some clever bracing techniques that combine reinforcement with damping. Despite being relatively slim and compact boxes – the KEFs stand just 42cm high – the R3s are capable of delivering a good amount of bass weight.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Well-balanced presentation
- Impressive detail resolution
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Expensive compared to rivals
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