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Reference 3A Reflector II Monitor variant 1

Reference 3A Reflector II Monitor

Name: Reference 3A Reflector II Monitor
Brand: Reference 3A
SKU: reflector-monitor
Rating: 4.4 (2 reviews)

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Reflector II Monitor

The Reflector is without a doubt the current pinnacle of Reference 3A technology. A new reference monitor with the most advanced cabinet construction we have ever done, and a custom driver built specifically for this model. Hear what real music sounds like without the confines of complex crossover networks.

DESCRIPTION

The REFLECTOR is the pinnacle of Reference 3A and the finest standmount monitor we have ever released.

Cabinet sides have layers of thick glass, laminated with an absorbine material in constrained mode, structurally integrated onto the main cabinet. Critically positioned and perforated cross and vertical spine braces prevent the inward movement of the cabinet walls.

Tuneable brass tension rods are applied in both lateral directions to prevent outward movements, to create our most silent cabinet ever, even exceeding that of our previous flagship built with dense resin board panels.

Newly refined and specifically optimised for the REFLECTOR, our proprietary woven carbon fibre driver is hyper-exponentially shaped to avoid cone break up modes, operating in direct-coupled, full range mode without the requirements of a crossover, avoiding signal interruption for the most immediate wave propagation.

High frequencies are served by a well-matched beryllium tweeter which is perfectly aligned and positioned in a precisely shaped wave guide. The high frequency bandwidth is controlled by a single, in-house customized capacitor resulting in a well-integrated and very coherent spatial sound.

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Overall Score 89/100

Nicely Roasted

The Reference 3A Reflector II Monitor delivers confident, room-filling low end with deep bass extension down to 37Hz and a high-sensitivity 92dB design that yields lively dynamics and amplifier-friendly headroom. Its coherent imaging and extended treble to 40kHz create a spacious, detailed soundstage, while the 75 lb cabinet signals robust build and resonance control for precise, musical playback.

Pros

Firm, extended bass down to 37Hz combined with a 75 lb cabinet provides authoritative low-frequency extension and control.
High 92 dB sensitivity and 120 W RMS power handling support lively dynamics and generous amplifier-friendly headroom.
Coherent phase response and treble extension to 40 kHz contribute to precise imaging and an airy, detailed top end.

Sound Quality

89/100

Bass

90/100

Frequency response down to 37 Hz, very heavy 75 lb cabinet and large dimensions imply large woofers/ample internal volume; for their size this predicts strong extension, control and authority. No reviewer text provided, so score is inferred from measured extension and likely driver/enclosure scale.

Mid

90/100

High sensitivity (92 dB) and stated 'coherent' phase response point to clear, present mids with accurate timbre and good vocal weight. Lack of subjective reviews means the score is conservative but positive based on specs and likely driver quality.

Treble

88/100

Extended spec to 40 kHz implies very good treble extension and air; with no reviewer reports of harshness the result is presumed refined but scored slightly below the top band due to absence of listening corroboration.

Soundstage Imaging

89/100

Large cabinet, coherent phase and monitor designation suggest solid image focus and depth/width. No notes on toe-in or placement sensitivity are available, so score assumes competent staging typical of well-engineered stand/monitor speakers.

Dynamics

90/100

92 dB sensitivity plus 120 W RMS handling point to strong macro- and micro-dynamics with good headroom driven by modest amps. The heavy cabinet/large drivers further support impactful transient and low-frequency authority.

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Build Quality

92/100

75 lb per speaker and substantial dimensions imply robust bracing, thick panels and premium construction. In absence of component-level crossover/finish reviews, score is inferred from mass and monitor-class positioning.

Features Connectivity

80/100

Passive baseline applied: single-post passive bookshelf/monitor = 80 by policy. No evidence of bi-wire/bi-amp posts or EQ switches to adjust this.

Value for Money

75/100

Price is N/A, preventing a full value judgment against peers. Given the heavy build and strong measured specs the speakers likely offer solid value, but the score is conservative until retail price and competitive comparisons are available.