KEF Reference 3

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Apr, 2024

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Expert review by : Ed Kramer (avhub.com.au)

KEF Reference 3 loudspeakers REVIEW

A succinct example of the modern speaker designers’ art, a statement showing that KEF the company remains a foundry for exceptional engineering.

And the Reference 3 speakers stand as a succinct example of the modern speaker designers’ art, a statement reflecting the power of engineering across all facets of loudspeaker design, from the in-house built drivers to the solid and...

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KEF Reference 3

Bought these from the original owner in excellent condition. For me, they're one of the most 'complete' speakers one can have, a true full range transducer that excels mainly in acoustic music ( Jazz, Classical, Opera), but if asked, will also rock. ...

Aug, 2010

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KEF Reference 3

This is a posting to confirm that the KEF Reference 2 - two are still with me and, so far, no speaker that I have heard, either at dealer demos or at friends places, have made me want to change them! They have 'mellowed' a lot and it took the best...

Natural sound with acoustic Music, and voice both, male and female ; Warmth and non fatigue sound ; Imaging and soundstage second to none near this price ; Great for Classical, Choral and Opera as well as Jazz ; Enough low end to not need a subwoofer

The one and only issue I have with them relates to the spikes used. They are OK but only just, Kef could do better with thicker ones

May, 2006

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF Reference 3

I came across an advt so I bought the Kef Ref 3.2 a big leap for me from a proac tablette. My room size is 33'x15'. My speakers are about 5' ahead from the rear wall and 3'6'' from the side wall. I have aSonyXA7ES cd player,a custom built pre amp, 2...

Jul, 2003

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Consumer review (audioreview.com)

KEF Reference 3

I'm an advent KEF fan/owner. I truly love KEF speakers and have had the privilege to own many different models through out my life and induction into “high end” audio. I started with my Q55's and went through the ranks until I finally had the money to...

Exceptionally neutral Best imaging this side of Electro StaticWidest sweet spot you'll ever findNot a slave to the room as far as imaging is concerned

Exceptionally revealingBass is very tight so it sounds thinLike the 4.2s, they need a decent sized room to breathe

May, 2003

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