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KEF Q Concerto Meta vs Wharfedale Super Denton Comparison

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KEF Q Concerto Meta

Passive Bookshelf | 48-20k Hz

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KEF Q Concerto Meta vs Wharfedale Super Denton Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing Q Concerto Meta and Super Denton, two Passive Bookshelf speakers from KEF and Wharfedale.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KEF Q Concerto Meta and Wharfedale Super Denton first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KEF Q Concerto Meta Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 0.75" Hard dome Tweeter
  • 4" Midrange
  • 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 48-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 85 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 4ohms
  • Power Range:Up to 180watts
  • Weight:9.50kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 415.0" x 8.3" x 12.4"( 415 x 210 x 315 mm )

Wharfedale Super Denton Key Specs

  • 3-way Design
  • 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
  • 2" Midrange
  • 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer
  • 2" Midrange
  • 52-20k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 6ohms
  • Power Range:25-120watts
  • Weight:9.20kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 360.0" x 9-11/16" x 11-5/8"( 360 x 246 x 295mm )

What size room are the KEF Q Concerto Meta and Wharfedale Super Denton 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* KEF Q Concerto Meta Wharfedale Super Denton
Near-field Poor Poor
Small Room Average Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Average Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

(* 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.)

In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KEF Q Concerto Meta and Wharfedale Super Denton compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.


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Drivers

Both Q Concerto Meta and Super Denton are 3-way speakers.

Driver KEF Q Concerto Meta Wharfedale Super Denton
Driver Setup 3-way 3-way
Tweeter 0.75-inch 1-inch
Midrange 1 x 4-inch 1 x 2-inch
Woofer 1 x 6.5-inch 1 x 6.5-inch

Q Concerto Meta features a 0.75" vented aluminum dome with MAT absorber Hard dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 430 Hz, 2.9 kHz. On the other hand, the Super Denton features a 1" woven textile Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 2" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Woven Kevlar Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 940Hz and 4.6kHz.

Frequency Response

Q Concerto Meta has a frequency range of 48-20k Hz whereas Super Denton has a frequency range of 52-20k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 48Hz, the Q Concerto Meta can go slightly deeper then the Super Denton's min frequency of 52Hz.

Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

Q Concerto Meta
Super Denton
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

KEF Q Concerto Meta
Wharfedale Super Denton
Min
Average
Max

None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Q Concerto Meta is a 4 ohms speaker compared to the Super Denton which has a nominal impedance of 6 ohms. Lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit especially when played at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Q Concerto Meta can provide this impedance level.

These two speakers also have different sensitivity levels. Q Concerto Meta sensitivity is rated at 85 dB and the Super Denton's is rated at 87 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the Wharfedale Super Denton a more sensitive speaker compared to KEF Q Concerto Meta, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

Q Concerto Meta
Super Denton
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Power range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. While using an amplifier within this range ensures the nominal performance , inputting a power that is higher than the max wattage can result in a damaged speaker.

Q Concerto Meta can handle a max power of 180 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Super Denton has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 60 watts less than the Q Concerto Meta.

Keep in mind that a higher max power handling value doesn't necessarily make that a louder speaker compared to a lower max handling speaker. Loudness or the sound level is also impacted by parameters such as Impedance, sensitivity and system efficiencies.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Super Denton features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Q Concerto Meta has a Binding Post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

Wharfedale Super Denton Terminals
Wharfedale Super Denton's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Both Q Concerto Meta and Super Denton have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.

If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.

Physical Specs

Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare KEF Q Concerto Meta's and Wharfedale Super Denton's external dimensions. KEF Q Concerto Meta has external dimensions of 415 x 210 x 315 mm ( 16.3 x 8.3 x 12.4 in.) whereas Wharfedale Super Denton has external dimensions of 360 x 246 x 295mm ( 14-1/8inch x 9-11/16inch x 11-5/8inch ) .

Wharfedale Super Denton is 55mm shorter and 20mm less deeper than KEF Q Concerto Meta but it is also 36mm wider.

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 KEF Q Concerto Meta is approximately 661.5cm2 / 102.5inch2 and base area of the Wharfedale Super Denton is approximately 725.7cm2 / 112.5inch2. The Q Concerto Meta requires 9% less surface area than the Super Denton which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.

Weight Comparison

The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The KEF Q Concerto Meta weighs 9.50kg / 20.9lbs and the Wharfedale Super Denton weighs 9.20kg / 20.2lbs. This makes the Q Concerto Meta 3% heavier than the Super Denton.

Here is a comparison of how Q Concerto Meta and Super Denton's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Bookshelf class.

Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
KEF Q Concerto Meta
Wharfedale Super Denton
Min
Average
Max

What's in the Box of KEF Q Concerto Meta?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Q Concerto Meta:
  • Q3 Concerto Meta (pair)
  • Magnetic grilles (pair)
  • Rubber feet
  • Port bungs
  • User manual and warranty information​
  • What's in the Box of Wharfedale Super Denton?

    Here are the items that come with the Super Denton:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Grilles
  • 4 Jumper-bars (pre-installed)
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Pair of white cloth gloves
  • User Manual

  • Reasons to choose KEF Q Concerto Meta over Wharfedale Super Denton
    Max Input Power 180 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Low Frequency Response 48 Hz vs 52 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Base Surface Area 661cm2 vs 725cm2 Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 1300USD vs 1399USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

    Reasons to choose Wharfedale Super Denton over KEF Q Concerto Meta

    Sensitivity 87 dB vs 85 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Nominal Impedance 6 ohms vs 4 ohms Less selective with amplifiers
    Minimum Impedance 3.4 ohms vs 3.2 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Height 360mm vs 415mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    KEF Q Concerto Meta vs Wharfedale Super Denton Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General KEF Q Concerto Meta Wharfedale Super Denton
    Brand KEF Wharfedale
    Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range Up to 180 watts 25-120 watts
    Sensitivity 85 dB 87 dB
    Impedance 4 ohms 6 ohms
    Impedance 3.2 ohms 3.4 ohms
    Frequency Response 48-20k Hz 52-20k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 1 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum Woven Kevlar
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 0.75" 1"
    Tweeter Type Hard dome Soft-Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver 4" 2"
    Crossover Frequency 430 Hz, 2.9 kHz 940Hz and 4.6kHz
    Firing Direction rear rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 415.0mm (16.3") 360.0mm (14.2")
    Width 210.0mm (8.3") 246.0mm (9.7")
    Depth 315.0mm (12.4") 295.0mm (11.6")
    Weight 9.50kg (20.9lbs) 9.20kg (20.2lbs)
    Enclosure Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
    Finish n/a MDF/Wood Veneer
    Available Colors Satin Black,Satin White,Walnut Red Mahogany, Black Oak, Walnut
    Mounting Bracket No
    Recommended Stand Height n/a 24-28"
    Grille Yes Yes
    Moisture Resistancy No No
    Connections
    Biamp Inputs n/a Yes
    Other
    Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
    Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years

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