B&W 705s3 vs Kef Meta R3

the Metas aren’t muffled at all, you cant judge anything at best buy they don’t know how to setup anything. it is possible the bi-wire knob wasn’t tightened so you might have had no tweeter at all. also add many low resolution electronics poor source quality and usually poor wiring and a switching systems.

Please go to a good specialty retailor hooked up to a high quality integrated amplifier with a high quality source and then judge them for your self.

https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2023/05/05/kef-r3-meta-speaker-review-juicy-beats/

https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/kef-r3-meta

we can guaranty you will have a very different opinion.

also many people find the B&Ws too bright.

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect NJ

Kef dealer 

Troy, most definitely bro.  This post had me stumped.  I think you might have been correct about the wiring.  I'll report back.

I have the 703 S2 that I got for next to nothing.  I just couldn't figure out why such a difference

I know what you mean about magnolia vs a good stereo shop.  

Anyways, thanks about the connection idea.  I'll report back 

I had the same experience with Kef at Best Buy on several demos (reference 3, blade 2). Lack of detail in the upper mids and highs…. Went to a dealer to hear the Blade 2 and thought they sounded the same with a lack of detail. I have crossed Kef off my list after my demos. 

James the kef blades are amazing what were the hooked up to?