KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers and Hegel H190V Integrated Streaming Amplifier Bundle

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KEF R3 Meta Bookshelf Speakers and Hegel H190V Integrated Streaming Amplifier Bundle

A Reference-Grade Pairing for the Discerning Listener

This expertly curated bundle brings together the KEF R3 Meta bookshelf speakers and the Hegel H190V Integrated Streaming Amplifier, delivering a complete high-performance stereo system of genuine reference character. The R3 Meta’s three-way design, 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array, and Metamaterial Absorption Technology are given full expression by the H190V’s 2 x 150-watt SoundEngine2 amplifier, high-end DAC, and comprehensive streaming capability. Together, they form a system of exceptional clarity, precision, and musical engagement that rewards attentive listening across every source and genre.

KEF R3 Meta: A True Three-Way Reference Bookshelf Speaker

The KEF R3 Meta is a true three-way bass reflex bookshelf speaker that shares its driver complement with the range-topping KEF R11 Meta floorstander, bringing genuine flagship-grade acoustic technology into a compact and versatile enclosure. At its core is KEF’s 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array, which positions the tweeter at the acoustic centre of the midrange driver to create a wide, precisely imaged soundstage that places every instrument and voice with exceptional accuracy. Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) absorbs 99% of the unwanted rearward sound energy of the tweeter that would otherwise introduce coloration and distortion, delivering a purity and transparency of sound that is truly remarkable at this level.

The R3 Meta’s 6.5-inch hybrid aluminium bass driver delivers greater driver excursion for tight, deep, and controlled bass reproduction that extends to 58Hz, while 1,801 precision-cut microfibre grilles complete a speaker of exceptional refinement in both engineering and appearance. With a frequency response extending from 58Hz to 28kHz, the R3 Meta is equally well suited to dedicated stereo listening and home theatre applications, and represents one of the finest bookshelf loudspeakers available at any price.

Hegel H190V: Powerful Design, Exceptional Performance

The Hegel H190V is a beautifully engineered integrated streaming amplifier that combines 2 x 150 watts of clean, controlled amplification with DLNA streaming capability, Apple AirPlay 2, a high-end onboard DAC, a built-in MM phono stage, and a front-facing 6.3mm headphone output in a single, elegantly proportioned anodised black aluminium chassis with an OLED display. At the heart of the H190V’s amplification section is Hegel’s proprietary SoundEngine2 error-cancelling technology, which continuously monitors and corrects distortion before it can reach the output stage, preserving the finest details and dynamic range of the original music signal with exceptional fidelity.

With a damping factor of over 4,000, the H190V exercises authoritative control over virtually any loudspeaker on the market, ensuring that the KEF R3 Meta’s bass driver and Uni-Q array are driven with the precision and stability they deserve. Streaming is effortless via AirPlay 2 or any DLNA-compatible platform, and the high-end DAC provides the precision digital decoding that forms the best possible foundation for the entire system. The built-in MM phono stage accommodates vinyl enthusiasts without the need for additional components, and configurable inputs provide the flexibility to integrate any source component with ease.

Designed to Work Together

The KEF R3 Meta’s three-way design and sensitivity make it an ideal match for the H190V’s 150-watt SoundEngine2 output, providing ample headroom for dynamic, room-filling sound at any listening level. The H190V’s exceptionally low distortion and vanishingly high damping factor allow the R3 Meta’s MAT and Uni-Q technologies to perform exactly as intended, resolving fine detail with complete composure and presenting a wide, stable soundstage of exceptional accuracy. From vinyl through the built-in phono stage to high-resolution streaming via AirPlay 2, this bundle delivers a consistently engaging and musically rewarding experience across every source.

KEY FEATURES:

• Complete high-performance stereo bundle combining the KEF R3 Meta bookshelf speakers with the Hegel H190V Integrated Streaming Amplifier (Black)
• KEF R3 Meta: true three-way bass reflex bookshelf speaker sharing drivers with the range-topping KEF R11 Meta
• 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array for a wide, precisely imaged soundstage
• Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) absorbing 99% of unwanted tweeter rearward energy for exceptional sonic purity
• 6.5-inch hybrid aluminium bass driver for tight, deep, and controlled bass reproduction
• Frequency response: 58Hz to 28kHz
• 1,801 precision-cut microfibre grilles
• Hegel H190V: 2 x 150-watt integrated streaming amplifier with SoundEngine2 error-cancelling technology
• Damping factor of over 4,000 for authoritative control over any loudspeaker load
• High-end onboard DAC for precision digital audio decoding
• DLNA streaming with Apple AirPlay 2 support
• Built-in MM phono stage for direct turntable connection
• Front-facing 6.3mm headphone output for convenient private listening
• Anodised black aluminium chassis with OLED display
• Configurable inputs for flexible source integration