KEF R3 META - Review After Owning For 12 Months!

KEF R3 META
Frequency Response: 58-28,000 Hz (±3 dB)
Sensitivity: 87 dB
Impedance: 4 Ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power: 15-180 Watts
Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music
License code: PGLJFDXTKGNQJJBM

Пікірлер: 61

  • @davidrivera2165
    @davidrivera2165Ай бұрын

    I just subscribed to support this young lady. As a 64 year old male who has been an audiophile since 1979, I believe that my generation must encourage younger generations into our audio passion.

  • @chrisstudebaker7548
    @chrisstudebaker75486 күн бұрын

    I have to say you have the most enviable system to test with. The Gato, the Metallica turntable, and the R3 Meta would make a truly classy setup. I am surprised by the bass impact you mentioned, I always thought the KEF were more thin, esp. when compared to the 1961s. Thank you for the analysis and being the first (and only) KZreadr to combine such a prefect end-game system...at least until your next system iteration😄

  • @mikecampbell5856
    @mikecampbell5856Ай бұрын

    It's good to see young people in the audiophile community. Most of the people are old guys like me. I bought my first system in 1975, so yes I am an old guy!

  • @feelgeorge
    @feelgeorge19 күн бұрын

    Greetings from Scotland! Excellent review. I just subbed

  • @jimsregaturntableshifijukebox
    @jimsregaturntableshifijukeboxАй бұрын

    Nice to see you back again my friend. Jim🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙂

  • @dazza1976
    @dazza197625 күн бұрын

    Great to see a young lady in this space. Subbed to support.

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461Ай бұрын

    🤗 THANKS FOR YOUR REVIEW 💚💚💚

  • @robertcallander6772
    @robertcallander6772Ай бұрын

    Wow! What a wonderful, concise review. Class C and Class G amps!? I've never heard eiether of those - we need to see your setup. Can't wait to hear more from you.

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    Ай бұрын

    Class D and Class G.

  • @CharlesSpear-hq4wh
    @CharlesSpear-hq4wh14 күн бұрын

    Very well done review. I actually bought a pair of the KEFs last month because positive reviews have been very consistent across the board. One of the standouts of this review was seeing a woman HiFi reviewer for the first time… and hearing her perspective. Thanks! Will subscribe!!

  • @middleearthltd
    @middleearthltd28 күн бұрын

    This was a useful review video Will have to check out the past content Subscribed and hope you continue to put our new content

  • @Staybrown11
    @Staybrown11Ай бұрын

    Great review!!!

  • @chucksimonds5164
    @chucksimonds516428 күн бұрын

    Nice review! I totally agree with your assessment of the LS50 Metas. I had them for a short while and did not agree with all the other reviews about how good they are.

  • @mgaming7
    @mgaming74 күн бұрын

    Great review. You should ask Starke Sound for the Beta7 so you can review them. New speaker $750.

  • @gerardfletcher1203
    @gerardfletcher1203Ай бұрын

    great review imformtive and. intresting with. detail. kef are great speakers. really showing ur set up. very nice indded. the turntable looks wicked

  • @williamdirks5805
    @williamdirks5805Ай бұрын

    very nice review, thanks!

  • @VisionCarrierDreamCatcher
    @VisionCarrierDreamCatcher29 күн бұрын

    Great review. You will go far. Perhaps add your opinion on things like "living room" decor factor or room size appropriateness. Perhaps a comment as to listener type .... A few thoughts but follow your gut this is the way a new audience in the hobby can be drawn in.

  • @mj-ut8hs
    @mj-ut8hsАй бұрын

    Great review.

  • @carlbrown3634
    @carlbrown3634Ай бұрын

    Very good review young lady! Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here.

  • @mehmetcamat4458
    @mehmetcamat445817 күн бұрын

    I also had a similar journey to yours. I had LS50 Metas previously which I really loved but upgrading to KEF R3 Metas with the combination of Hegel H190 and Gustard R26 DAC the sound became even more 3D holographic. I also use KEF's KC62 Sub from my previous setup which still helps to extend the frequency range and enlarge the soundstage

  • @svensvensson627
    @svensvensson627Ай бұрын

    Glad to here , not harsh

  • @kazzzer4876
    @kazzzer4876Ай бұрын

    I have come a long way with kef speakers. The first were the original ls 50, then I bought the meta version, currently I own the r3 meta, and in about 5 weeks my endgame will arrive in the form of the reference 1 meta. I love the sound of these speakers I know this will be the end of my road when it comes to speakers. As usual great material regards.

  • @MathewBT81

    @MathewBT81

    18 күн бұрын

    What amp are you driving the r3s? And what you using on the reference? Awesome speakers

  • @kazzzer4876

    @kazzzer4876

    18 күн бұрын

    I now use nuprime ida 16 with r3 meta, and under reference at least at first will also be combined. In my opinion it is a great amp with great power and bass control so I am curious how it will power these speakers

  • @paulgross682
    @paulgross682Ай бұрын

    Good review and glad I ran across your channel! In looking at your set up I am assuming you use them for music only. Curious how they do for home theater. Did you happen to test in that scenario also, if so could you share your quick thoughts?

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    28 күн бұрын

    Unfortunately I did not use them for home theater (I use a soundbar with my TV).

  • @dragonstone6594
    @dragonstone6594Ай бұрын

    Great review. I'm currently stuck deciding between the Kef R3 Meta, Arendal 1723 Monitor S THX and the Wharfedale Aura 2.

  • @bearclaw5115

    @bearclaw5115

    Ай бұрын

    Meta's are the best all rounder in the group. The Arendal's need to be paired with a sub. The Wharfedale's have limited vertical dispersion. Not saying any of this has to matter to you, just putting it out here.

  • @dragonstone6594

    @dragonstone6594

    Ай бұрын

    @@bearclaw5115 Yeah, but the Wharfedale is the cheapest one and has the most base output, the Arendal can get the loudest but it's the ugliest, and the Kef is the most expensive. hmm tough. choice. I'm waiting on a few more reviews and comparisons out there to decide.

  • @johnnym3467

    @johnnym3467

    18 күн бұрын

    ...the r3meta is defo worth way more than the asking price!

  • @WeeWeeJumbo
    @WeeWeeJumbo27 күн бұрын

    Potato Maven, i’m just saying that if you uploaded a playlist then i’d check it out

  • @andrewgorenc9160
    @andrewgorenc916024 күн бұрын

    Nice video! I have the Arcam SA20 and absolutely love it. I don’t listen loud so I’m getting more of the “Class A” portion of the Class G with my KLH Model 3’s. Question for you: how did your SA20 match with the R3 Metas? Any concerns? Good luck with your channel!

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    18 күн бұрын

    A bit smooth with deep bass (not as impactful as with a Class D). The SA20 is my favourite amp.

  • @andrewgorenc9160

    @andrewgorenc9160

    16 күн бұрын

    @@Potato_Fi thank you for your feedback! SA20 is on clearance now and an absolute steal!

  • @johnnym3467
    @johnnym346718 күн бұрын

    r3 meta... better than I thought it would be.

  • @bearclaw5115
    @bearclaw5115Ай бұрын

    I think you could have spent more time contrasting the Celan and the Meta's. It's no surprise that a nearly double the cost speaker performs better but did the Celan's do anything better?

  • @kloomi8140
    @kloomi814023 күн бұрын

    great video, how did they sound with the sa20?

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    18 күн бұрын

    A bit smooth with deep bass (not as impactful as with a Class D).

  • @nobicubalibre2143
    @nobicubalibre2143Ай бұрын

    Did you make it to Axpona this year oh and great review ❤

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    Ай бұрын

    Unfortunately no. I went to the Masters Tournament which was held on the same dates.

  • @nobicubalibre2143

    @nobicubalibre2143

    Ай бұрын

    @@Potato_Fi oh okay awsome well maybe next year bye the way love your review

  • @alexeichikish2221
    @alexeichikish222126 күн бұрын

    Not good to place sub direct to listener, it's better to put it in the corner with dynamic in corner direction.

  • @MasterofPlay7
    @MasterofPlay7Ай бұрын

    i heard they sound little thin

  • @NeoDon1
    @NeoDon1Ай бұрын

    Bad Channel Name, Sorry but true for me. Good reviewer and reviews. I am into HiFi as well as Potato's of many types. What do they have to do with each other?

  • @bearclaw5115

    @bearclaw5115

    Ай бұрын

    I have to agree. I think she should switch it up before she grows herself into a potato shaped box.

  • @Staybrown11

    @Staybrown11

    Ай бұрын

    Ohio?

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    Ай бұрын

    My unique/strange of humor. 🤣

  • @Roddy451
    @Roddy451Ай бұрын

    алгоритм (Algorithm in Bashkir)

  • @priscilladeodat2783
    @priscilladeodat278318 күн бұрын

    Hi

  • @yttean98
    @yttean982 күн бұрын

    for a beginner good review, can be improved why you call your channel Potato Fi? with this name you don't sound serious. Hope you get more equipment on loan from different manufacturers, buying your own equipment can be expensive. From there you will gain more experience with audio reproduction and audio equipment. speakers rear port does cause problem when you put the speakers closer to the wall. This kind of speaker it is advisable you place them at least or greater than 3m from the rear wall.

  • @speedwolf5212
    @speedwolf5212Ай бұрын

    What’s a “woover”?

  • @Potato_Fi

    @Potato_Fi

    Ай бұрын

    Woofer 🤣

  • @banginga3468
    @banginga346821 күн бұрын

    .... and then she said "break in" and it was all over.

  • @juliancanada3199
    @juliancanada3199Ай бұрын

    This community needs you more than you need them!!! Diversity and inclusion. Keep doing it your way. Absolutely love the review

  • @jayem1826

    @jayem1826

    Ай бұрын

    DEI SUCKS!!!!

  • @WeeWeeJumbo

    @WeeWeeJumbo

    27 күн бұрын

    @@jayem1826no u

  • @razzman2987

    @razzman2987

    21 күн бұрын

    Hahahaha BS

  • @jackturtle131
    @jackturtle13121 күн бұрын

    Stop talking with your hands

  • @jayem1826
    @jayem1826Ай бұрын

    That’s ok if you deleted my post. Ef your dei and I’ll never consider this speaker just because of your dei BS

  • @WeeWeeJumbo

    @WeeWeeJumbo

    27 күн бұрын

    i give you permission to stay mad