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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on AV.com.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | AV.com Standard | AV.com Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Finance from £53.26 per month (14.9% APR Representative)
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Please note: This is only available where all items in the order are dispatched in a single delivery. Gear4music Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA) (FCA FRN 706272) and acts as a credit intermediary and not a lender, offering credit products provided by a limited number of finance providers, including Klarna Financial Services UK Limited (company number 14290857), which is authorised and regulated by the FCA for carrying out regulated consumer credit activities (firm reference number 987889), and for the provision of payment services under the Electronic Monday Regulations 2011 (firm reference number 1021834).
More infoTo make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
To make it as easy as possible for you to get the gear you want, we offer a range of instant finance options. If you spend £250 or more online, you can choose to pay over 12, 24, 36 or 48 months. The majority of decisions are given instantly, so you could get your new gear sooner than you thought!
Representative Example
To help you understand how our finance options work, the examples below are based on a total order value of £250:
| Finance | APR Rep. | Deposit to Pay | Payments | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 12 months: £21.51Final Payment: £21.51No settlement fee | £283.12 |
| 24 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 24 months: £11.92Final Payment: £11.92No settlement fee | £311.08 |
| 36 months | 21.90% | £25.00 | 36 months: £8.77Final Payment: £8.77No settlement fee | £340.72 |
| 48 months | 14.90% | £25.00 | 48 months: £6.34Final Payment: £6.34No settlement fee | £329.32 |
How to Apply
Applying for finance couldn't be easier - if your order totals £250 or more, simply proceed through the checkout as normal. If your order qualifies, during the Payment step you'll see options available underneath the Flexible Payment Options heading. Select your preferred option and then click the orange PLACE ORDER USING FINANCE button. This will start your application with our finance partners. Completing this form should take approximately 10 minutes.
You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases our finance provider may need to look at the application in more detail.
Please note: This is only available on orders placed via the website consisting of a single delivery, and is not available in store or via phone currently. Warranties can not be purchased on finance. If you wish to purchase warranties, please choose another payment method or contact us after placing your order and we'll be happy to help you. Additionally, please note that software downloads are subject to a £300 maximum spend.
Key Features
The KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers enhance your favourite music and provide seamless connectivity to your amplifier. The KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers are ideal for high-performance home audio, inheriting technologies from over sixty years of loudspeaker innovation. Featuring components originally developed for the premium Reference Series speakers - a benchmark for quality - these bookshelf speakers can control a room without dominating its floor space.
The celebrated Metamaterial Absorption Technology (referred to as MAT) optimises the classic KEF Uni-Q Array and diminishes unwanted sound by up to an incredible 99% This, along with a host of ingenious advancements, keeps distortion to a minimum and widens the listening sweet spot. Get closer to the original sound with the KEF R Series. These speakers have been designed in four distinct colour variations, including black and white gloss, walnut, and special edition indigo, as eye-catching as their sound is gripping.
Purchase these speakers through AV.com and you'll also receive a complimentary pair of terminated Chord ClearwayX Speaker Cables, included to make installation effortless.
Product Ref: 256330
"Classy, refined speakers that are the best you'll get at this level"
The Chord ClearwayX Speaker Cables included free with this bundle are supplied as two 3m lengths and will be terminated for you with Chord Company Ohmic Short Crimp Banana Plugs.
For over sixty years, KEF has built pioneering HiFi speakers capable of producing reliable and accurate sound. Through thorough testing and acoustic expertise, KEF have now fully invigorated the R Series with advanced components originally developed for their benchmark Reference Series speakers. The award-winning MAT™ (Metamaterial Absorption Technology), the latest tool available to the R Series, uses maze-like channels to eliminate 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver, specially developed for a truer response.
Anyone familiar with KEF speakers will instantly recognise the signature Uni-Q driver array. The principle of this design places the tweeter in the centre of the mid/bass cone, creating a single acoustic source. This classic KEF innovation, along with the newly introduced MAT driver design, an ultra-low distortion midrange motor, Shadow Flare waveguide surround, and a host of other technologies inspired by the Reference Series ensures that the unique Uni-Q Array performs more accurately than ever before, with an ultra-wide listening arch that defies the “sweet spot”.
Underlining the three-way design of the KEF R3 Meta, a 6.5-inch hybrid aluminium cone driver sits below the Uni-Q Array. As the name would imply, this driver consists of a thin aluminium layer atop a paper cone. The combined strength of these two materials ensures the rigidity of the driver during use, resisting the strenuous kinetic energy of bass production. As a result, the R3 can deliver deep low-frequency sound whilst retaining precision and detail. The geometry of the driver also expertly manages resonance and improves time alignment with the Uni-Q Array.
To augment the power of the drivers in the R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers, KEF have employed a rear-facing bass reflex. However, the advantage that the R Series has over other speakers at its level is its flexible port. Far too often, the turbulence created by rigid vents as air is forced from the cabinet introduces a distinct level of resonance into the system. By using flexible walls, as well as improved flares, the R3 is shielded from unwanted colouration of mid-range frequencies and enjoys cleaner bass.
The size of the cabinet make the KEF R3 Meta a substantial choice for small-medium home audio. Control the room whilst using only moderate space in it. This is possible thanks to the shared technology across the R Meta range and you will find the same drivers in the R3 as you will in the top-of-the-range R11. To house these incredibly versatile components, KEF have integrated Constrained Layer Damping with fine-tuned internal bracing, ensuring cabinet vibrations do not leech into your music.
Protect your speakers from debris and damage. KEF understand that their speakers appear in a range of environments in which a layer of protection may be essential. That’s why they have optimised their speakers all the way down to the acoustic performance of its magnetic microfibre grilles. A circular configuration of 1,801 holes has been cut to align with each driver for minimal impact when attached. Each grille aesthetically compliments the speaker colour, appearing in black, grey, walnut and indigo.
These speakers do not include the KEF S3 Speaker Stands. Images are for demonstration purposes only.
| Dimensions, including terminals (W x D x H) | 200 x 336 x 422 mm |
|---|---|
| Packaged dimensions (W x D x H) | 591 x 460 x 571 mm |
| Gross weight | 12.4 kg |
| Net weight | 28.4 |
| Design | Three-way bass reflex |
|---|---|
| Drive units | Uni-Q Driver Array:HF: 25 mm (1”) vented aluminium dome with MATMF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium coneBass Unit:LF: 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone |
| Crossover frequency | 420 Hz, 2.3 kHz |
| Frequency range (-6dB)Typical in-room bass response (-6dB) | 38 Hz - 50 kHz30 Hz |
| Frequency response (±3dB) | 58 Hz - 28kHz |
| Harmonic distortion (90dB, 1m) | <1 73 Hz and above<0.5 90 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Maximum output | 110 dB |
| Amplifier requirements | 15 - 180W |
| Nominal impedance | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 87 dB |
| Model | R3 Meta |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black GlossWhite GlossWalnutIndigo Gloss Special Edition |
