Thanks for the information, especially in regards to the R11 not being suitable for rooms my size but they would have REALLY stretched my budget anyway and wouldn't allow me to purchase a centre and sub had I spent so much on the main.
The imaging on the uniq drivers are absolutely insane. I use a pair of LSX’s in my tv room and they literally envelope you in the music. You’d be hard pressed to think that whatever is playing is from just 2 speakers.
The previous R series was a great value for their performance, and the new R Meta seems like a step even closer to their Reference Meta line. They also look beautiful.
KEF is such a great speaker company. They are always on the cutting edge of design and there have been a lot of copycats out there over the years trying to keep up.
Excellent overview, I really love how easy KEF is to build a system around. That Uni-Q driver has always been tough to beat at comparable price points.
Let me chime in and this dude say home theater receiver. I demoed these for about three hours. They dip down to 2.9 Ohms If you put this on a main stream receiver, its going to kill it. I had these playing on a two amps one cost 5500 the other 10K and we had to push those. Kef make a fantastic speaker for the cost. But look at you electronic, pairing is critical. Good stuff though :)
That is so true :) We suggest you reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over your room and system to make the best choice. Thanks for watching
I am now pinned down to the Martin Logan XT B100 bookshelf speakers and these new KEF R3 Meta bookshelfs. Rather than choose between, I think I will get them both for two different rooms
Genelec makes great speakers too, but KEF does have the most engineering time spent on this type of driver. The concept is very sound for great reproduction
All speakers have "limited horizontal dispersion". D'Appolito designs are no more limited than any other, and D'Appolito confgurations are not exclusively 3-way, it was originally a 2-way design. Also, MTM designs are not any more vulnerable to lobing than other approaches, and in fact there really isn't any reason to pursue MTM other than to address lobing problems. An MTM design that has lobing is a failure.
@@kazzzer4876 Im using the Technics SU-G700M2 Bass is good considering there book shelf speakers. A sub does come in handy at times. Detail is amazing and crisp on these meta's. Best £1900 pounds I've spent.. I do wonder how they compare to the 705 s3's.. ??
No one does resonance’s better than Q’Acoustics. They have mastered that with their gel material. These speakers are nice but are going to be hard to drive.
I am trying to get a sense as to how close these are in sound to the Reference Series which is out of my budget but sounds amazing to me--I listened to the Reference bookshelves at Audio Advice and they were amazing but just out of my budget. Are these really close in capability?
Very nice video and information on the new Kef line. In regards to the reference 1 meta, can you take a second to explain to me which base port, long or short, is more correct to the music? I know one, the long, goes lower in the range with some overhang, but the short one is more tight/dynamic and has greater punch. So which one is more accurate to the music?
Great question. It will come down to your room and where they are placed. In a larger room with them away from the walls, the longer one might be preferable. Just try each way with your placement and use the one you prefer. Thanks for watching
Last year I purchased the R3 on a steal of a deal for 1300 pair... I love the clean sound and wide sound stage. Did I jump the gun? Should I look to upgrade?
@Audio Advice thanks for quick reply. I was thinking of pairing them with a Marantz Cinema 50 to rell get the most out of the speaker. What are thoughts on the pairing? I love all your reviews. Keep them coming!
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss the differences and to help you decide which model is best for your room and system. Thanks for watching
There are quite a few choices. The best thing to do would be to use our free home theater design tool to get your room in our system, then go over your space with one of our home theater experts. We can help you with the best selection. Here is the tool and thanks for watching www.audioadvice.com/home-theater-design#designer
They share a lot of the same tech, but if you connect them up to great gear in a room either has good sonic character or treated to be that way, the Reference will be more resolving. But these new R Meta models are very very good for the money. Thanks for watching
Great question, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would best fit your space and listening tastes. Thanks for watching
Tech, tech, tech....descriptive words about the Ref. 1 Meta: like wide dispersion; dry, thin sounding and power hogs....what good is dispersion if the speakers are fatiguing? I found the earlier version at audio shows to be fatiguing and anonymous sounding (no personality). From what I have read the reviewers are all jazzed up about technology and build quality, but there is precious little about how they sound. You can get much more for much less from other makers.
Speakers are definetly personal taste, but we would not say these are fatiguing at all. In fact, the opposite, they are very easy to listen to. You might want to check out the latest versions as the Uni-Q is on its 12 revision. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice Thanks for your reply. I am going to the NYC and Cap. Audio shows, maybe I will be able to hear these and the Uni-Q. I would say that my analogue jazz and classical tastes like a non-forward, non-aggressive sounding speaker.
Let’s the measurements before you say that they will be better than the previous series. The LS 50 meta definitely was with out EQ but with EQ. one can bring the original to the same level as the meta
Yes, EQ is normally a benefit, but there is something to be said about how the Meta material absorbs the back wave and what impact that physically has on the tweeter. Thanks for watching
If you are limited to that placement, the fact it is sealed will be a big help over a ported center channel. As a general rule, any center channel will sound better free standing, but that is not always physically possible. You should also watch our guide on fine tuning your center channel. www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/optimize-your-home-theater-center-channel-speaker Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice ok got it thanks love the content just one more question I’m looking at the R11 met and r6 met with r5 met for surrounds and the r8 met in a 5.4.4 I’m thinking about the cinema 40 would that be enough to push these or i need a amplifier and want would be a good amplifier to pair with the cinema 40 to get the most out this set up? Please help just need an idea
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Thanks for the information, especially in regards to the R11 not being suitable for rooms my size but they would have REALLY stretched my budget anyway and wouldn't allow me to purchase a centre and sub had I spent so much on the main.
The imaging on the uniq drivers are absolutely insane. I use a pair of LSX’s in my tv room and they literally envelope you in the music. You’d be hard pressed to think that whatever is playing is from just 2 speakers.
We have heard the same, they measure very well too! Thanks for sharing
The previous R series was a great value for their performance, and the new R Meta seems like a step even closer to their Reference Meta line. They also look beautiful.
Thanks for sharing!
KEF is such a great speaker company. They are always on the cutting edge of design and there have been a lot of copycats out there over the years trying to keep up.
Thanks for sharing Marty! We agree
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Like who?
@@markmallinson935yeah.. like who?
Excited to hear the lineup! Also, I'm really liking the new Indigo Gloss finish.
They do look beautiful. We can't wait to get our hands on that Indigo color!
Excellent overview, I really love how easy KEF is to build a system around. That Uni-Q driver has always been tough to beat at comparable price points.
Absolutely! Thanks for watching!
They really are some of the most beautiful speakers on the market. I haven't experienced the UniQ, but the science is really amazing.
Couldn't agree more!
Let me chime in and this dude say home theater receiver. I demoed these for about three hours. They dip down to 2.9 Ohms
If you put this on a main stream receiver, its going to kill it.
I had these playing on a two amps one cost 5500 the other 10K and we had to push those.
Kef make a fantastic speaker for the cost. But look at you electronic, pairing is critical.
Good stuff though :)
That is a great point. Thanks for sharing! The rest of your setup will greatly improve these.
@@AudioAdvice You bet I ordered the blue... looking forward to it. Ill be using Simaudio new Moon 250i V2 amp. Cant wait.
Can't wait to hear these! Really enjoyed the KEF demos at Audio Advice Live!
They are very impressive!
Love the R6 LCRs! Very cool look and tech!
Thanks. The whole lineup looks very good.
I’m sure you’re tired of comparison requests but very curious how they stack up to the new Martin Logan Motion XT!
That is so true :) We suggest you reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over your room and system to make the best choice. Thanks for watching
I am now pinned down to the Martin Logan XT B100 bookshelf speakers and these new KEF R3 Meta bookshelfs. Rather than choose between, I think I will get them both for two different rooms
Love seeing trickle down reference technology on better priced speakers!
We to do! Thanks for watching
Love the LS50 Meta. Wish they would have kept the design language (rounded corners etc) for these
Thanks for sharing, we will pass that on to KEF.
Can't wait to hear them in person! Thanks for the nice review.
Please come in and check them out if you are in our area.
Audio Advice continues to set the bar with informative videos. Another nice one.
Thanks very much!
Great video! I've been looking forward to these for awhile now!
Thank you, we hope you get a chance to hear them soon.
Such a beautiful line of speakers!
Thanks for watching! They sure are!
Will Kef come out with Meta models for their inwalls as well? Such as a meta version of KEF Ci5160RL?
It would not surprise us to see something like that in the future.
@@AudioAdvice actually kef just released meta for the reference line of in walls, so hoping that trickles down to the ci5160RL soon
Elegant, but for coaxial i would choose Genelecs 8341, xx51 etc. They look more elegant and sound better ;- ) or something like ME Geithain
Genelec makes great speakers too, but KEF does have the most engineering time spent on this type of driver. The concept is very sound for great reproduction
The Genelecs are almost triple the price of the R3 Meta.
My favorite price/performance brand. Can't wait to hear the new series!
Thanks for watching!!
All speakers have "limited horizontal dispersion". D'Appolito designs are no more limited than any other, and D'Appolito confgurations are not exclusively 3-way, it was originally a 2-way design.
Also, MTM designs are not any more vulnerable to lobing than other approaches, and in fact there really isn't any reason to pursue MTM other than to address lobing problems. An MTM design that has lobing is a failure.
They just keep getting better!
Yes, they do! Thanks for watching
Great video! Well explained.
Thanks so much!
Just bought a pair a few days ago.. They sound so good, even better when they run in..
Detail is excellent on the Technics su-g700 mk2 amp 👌🏻
Thanks for sharing. That sounds like a very good combo, we like that integrated amp a lot!
Im thinking to get this, what amp u use? How is the bas and overall performance?
@@kazzzer4876 Im using the Technics SU-G700M2
Bass is good considering there book shelf speakers.
A sub does come in handy at times.
Detail is amazing and crisp on these meta's.
Best £1900 pounds I've spent..
I do wonder how they compare to the 705 s3's.. ??
@@jimlad24 nice, my cousin wanna get s3, and i go for kef so maybe some day will se the deference between this two😉
No one does resonance’s better than Q’Acoustics. They have mastered that with their gel material. These speakers are nice but are going to be hard to drive.
Actually they range from 87 to 90 dB sensitivity which is in the range of medium. Thanks for watching
All gorgeous in gloss white!!!
Thanks, yes, they have a some good looking finishes.
Who would this speaker be better for vs Martin Logan XT series. Both so good!!! Give us some tips on who would like what speaker!
Both are good, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to go over which might be best in your space. Thanks for watching
If putting the tweeter inside of the midrange is such a good solution, why does every speaker manufacturer not do it?
It is very hard to pull off well. And KEF has patented a lot of the tech used, which is another reason. Thanks for watching
Bowers and Wilkins 702 s3 or kef r11s for home theater? I keep bouncing back and forth
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would be best for you. Thanks for watching
Good explanation 👌
Thank you 🙂
I am trying to get a sense as to how close these are in sound to the Reference Series which is out of my budget but sounds amazing to me--I listened to the Reference bookshelves at Audio Advice and they were amazing but just out of my budget. Are these really close in capability?
They are pretty darn close. You should come back in and give them a listen.
Very nice video and information on the new Kef line. In regards to the reference 1 meta, can you take a second to explain to me which base port, long or short, is more correct to the music? I know one, the long, goes lower in the range with some overhang, but the short one is more tight/dynamic and has greater punch. So which one is more accurate to the music?
Great question. It will come down to your room and where they are placed. In a larger room with them away from the walls, the longer one might be preferable. Just try each way with your placement and use the one you prefer. Thanks for watching
Thank you! 👍
Is it possible/ok to place 3 of the r2 or r6 horizontally below a screen or tv that is pretty much at ear level? Thanks, great review
You could do that as well, but you would get better left to right separation if those could be vertical. Glad you liked the overview!
Good stuff!
Glad you enjoyed it
Very nice video.👍😎
Thanks very much, we really appreciate it.
Those are some nice looking speakers.
Thanks, yes they are!
can Yamaha R-N1000A amplifier can generate enough power to KeF R5 Meta floor standing
Please reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they can help determine for you specific setup. Thanks!
Last year I purchased the R3 on a steal of a deal for 1300 pair... I love the clean sound and wide sound stage. Did I jump the gun? Should I look to upgrade?
That was a good deal. If you enjoy really great midrange resolution, you should make the jump, but for what you paid you should certainly be happy
@Audio Advice thanks for quick reply. I was thinking of pairing them with a Marantz Cinema 50 to rell get the most out of the speaker. What are thoughts on the pairing? I love all your reviews. Keep them coming!
@@chrisculp8123 That would work well www.audioadvice.com/marantz-cinema-50-home-theater-receiver. Glad you like our videos!
Can you discribe the sound changes in the R vs R Meta. I'm interested in the R7 or R11.
Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss the differences and to help you decide which model is best for your room and system. Thanks for watching
What surrounds would you recommend to use with this lineup?
There are quite a few choices. The best thing to do would be to use our free home theater design tool to get your room in our system, then go over your space with one of our home theater experts. We can help you with the best selection. Here is the tool and thanks for watching www.audioadvice.com/home-theater-design#designer
How do the new r meta speakers compare to the reference meta series?
They share a lot of the same tech, but if you connect them up to great gear in a room either has good sonic character or treated to be that way, the Reference will be more resolving. But these new R Meta models are very very good for the money. Thanks for watching
How do the R11 Metas compare against the Martin Logan Motion XT F200s?
Great question, please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss which would best fit your space and listening tastes. Thanks for watching
Will the R3 out perform the B&W 705 s2 speakers?
Reach out to our team of experts at audioadvice.com and they will help you decide which ones would be better for you!
Pairing with a rel t series sub 😊👍 dream setup
Thanks for sharing.
Tech, tech, tech....descriptive words about the Ref. 1 Meta: like wide dispersion; dry, thin sounding and power hogs....what good is dispersion if the speakers are fatiguing? I found the earlier version at audio shows to be fatiguing and anonymous sounding (no personality). From what I have read the reviewers are all jazzed up about technology and build quality, but there is precious little about how they sound. You can get much more for much less from other makers.
Speakers are definetly personal taste, but we would not say these are fatiguing at all. In fact, the opposite, they are very easy to listen to. You might want to check out the latest versions as the Uni-Q is on its 12 revision. Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice Thanks for your reply. I am going to the NYC and Cap. Audio shows, maybe I will be able to hear these and the Uni-Q. I would say that my analogue jazz and classical tastes like a non-forward, non-aggressive sounding speaker.
@@josephfranceski1041 sounds good. You would definitely be able to hear them at Audio Advice Live in August
Let’s the measurements before you say that they will be better than the previous series. The LS 50 meta definitely was with out EQ but with EQ. one can bring the original to the same level as the meta
Yes, EQ is normally a benefit, but there is something to be said about how the Meta material absorbs the back wave and what impact that physically has on the tweeter. Thanks for watching
Thank you for your reply looking forward to demonstrating it for myself!
So you think R6 meta wouldn’t sound the best in a salamander Oslo 245?
If you are limited to that placement, the fact it is sealed will be a big help over a ported center channel. As a general rule, any center channel will sound better free standing, but that is not always physically possible. You should also watch our guide on fine tuning your center channel. www.audioadvice.com/videos-reviews/optimize-your-home-theater-center-channel-speaker Thanks for watching
@@AudioAdvice ok got it thanks love the content just one more question I’m looking at the R11 met and r6 met with r5 met for surrounds and the r8 met in a 5.4.4 I’m thinking about the cinema 40 would that be enough to push these or i need a amplifier and want would be a good amplifier to pair with the cinema 40 to get the most out this set up? Please help just need an idea
@@BLM4ife please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss
R Series Meta - now with Metamucil !
Haha! Thanks for watching
Beauties, very elegant
Thank you, glad you liked it!
why wouldn't they made the sub also have a white option? :((((((((((
Good question
Audio Advice turning out really good videos time and time again.
Please do not stop making these types of videos.
I have been watching you guys do collabs with influencers to boost traffic and hope you will need them less and less because lets be honest most of them produce terrible content. Shane Lee unboxing everything new that comes into value electronics lifting empty boxes is about the lamest thing ever. I am pretty confident that anyone who can actually afford to buy high end products is not watching unboxing videos on YT. Audioholics while doing excellent product reviews are still very obvious brand ambassadors example of latest videos from Arendal.
Now of course these people are running businesses and I don't wish them any ill will I am just posting my humble opinion.
Thank you very much! We appreciate you comments and feedback.
Gimme, gimme, gimme!
HaHa, they are very good! Thanks for watching
hifi is high pay
The high end certainly can be but it sure is fun!
Is this guy an AI feature ? blablablablablablablablablabla
Thanks for the feedback.
Ordered kef r3 meta in blue. But they are back ordered 🫥 ship in "summer"
They'll be worth they wait. They look stunning!
@@AudioAdvice I'm really only buying them because of the looks. I just am lucky they measure well too.