In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers. Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker is a Center Channel speaker whereas the Q7 Meta is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker and KEF Q7 Meta first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker | KEF Q7 Meta |
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| Brand | Aperion
United States · founded 1998 | KEF
United Kingdom · founded 1961 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Uni-Q driver | — | 12th Generation Uni-Q |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" | 0.75" Hard dome |
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| Midrange | — | 4" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 6.5" | 2 x 6.5" Aluminum |
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| Frequency response | 40-35k Hz | 46-20k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | 20-150 Watts watts | Up to 200 watts |
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| Weight | 14.97kg / 32.9lbs | 18.45kg / 40.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 9.25" x 24.75" x 11"
235.0 x 628.7 x 279.4mm | 39.4" x 12.5" x 12.4"
1001 x 317 x 315 mm |
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What size room are the Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker and KEF Q7 Meta speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker |
KEF Q7 Meta |
| Near-field |
Good |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Good |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Poor |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
No way |
Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker is a 2-way design whereas the Q7 Meta is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel SpeakerKEF Q7 Meta
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker |
KEF Q7 Meta |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1.1-inch
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0.75-inch
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Midrange
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- |
1 x 4-inch |
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Woofer
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2 x 6.5-inch
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2 x 6.5-inch
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Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker features a 1.1" Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Woofer. On the other hand, the Q7 Meta features a 0.75" vented aluminum dome with MAT absorber Hard dome Tweeter, a 4" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 440 Hz, 2.3 kHz.
Frequency Response
Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker has a frequency range of 40-35k Hz whereas Q7 Meta has a frequency range of 46-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 40Hz, the Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Q7 Meta's min frequency of 46Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Center Channel class in our database.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker and Q7 Meta have the same Impedance of 4 ohms and their sensitivity is also same at 87 dB.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker and the Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas Q7 Meta has a max power handling value of 200 watts RMS, 100 watts less than the Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker features Binding Post type posts and Q7 Meta has a Binding Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker's and KEF Q7 Meta's external dimensions. Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker has external dimensions of 235.0 x 628.7 x 279.4mm (9.25 x 24.75 x 11inch) whereas KEF Q7 Meta has external dimensions of 1001 x 317 x 315 mm (39.4 x 12.5 x 12.4 in.).
Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker is 766mm shorter and 35.6mm less deeper than KEF Q7 Meta but it is also 311.7mm wider.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker needs about 76% more floor or shelf area. KEF Q7 Meta is 36mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. KEF Q7 Meta is 766mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Aperion Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker is approximately 1756.6cm2 / 272.3inch2 and base area of the KEF Q7 Meta is approximately 998.6cm2 / 154.8inch2. The Verus V6C Center Channel Speaker requires 76% more surface area than the Q7 Meta which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KEF Q7 Meta?
Here are the items that come with the Q7 Meta:
- Q7 Meta
- Magnetic grilles
- Plinth and rubber feet
- Port bungs
- User manual and warranty information