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KEF Q350 vs KEF Q950
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KEF Q350

Passive Bookshelf | 63-28k Hz

KEF Q350
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KEF Q950

Passive Floor-standing | 44-28k Hz

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KEF Q350 vs KEF Q950 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by KEF. KEF Q350 is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the Q950 is a Floor-standing speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KEF Q350 and KEF Q950 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KEF Q350 Key Specs

  • 11th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 63-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 87 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:10-120watts
  • Weight:7.60kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 358.0" x 8.2" x 12.0"( 358.0 x 210.0 x 306.0mm )

KEF Q950 Key Specs

  • 11th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 1.5" Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer
  • 44-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 91 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:15-200watts
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1117.0" x 14-1/4" x 12-3/8"( 1117.0 x 362.0 x 315.0mm )

Q350 and Q950 are members of KEF's Q series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.

KEF Q Series History
Model Body Frequency SensitivityImpedance Woofer
KEF Q150
  
Bookshelf 51-28k Hz 86 dB8Ω 1 x 5.25"
KEF Q350
Bookshelf 63-28k Hz 87 dB8Ω 1 x 6.5"
KEF Q750
  
Floor-standing 48-28k Hz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
KEF Q950
Floor-standing 44-28k Hz 91 dB8Ω 2 x 8.0"
KEF Q550
  
Floor-standing 58-28k Hz 87 dB8Ω 2 x 5.25"
KEF Q650c
  
Center Channel 64-28k Hz 87 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
KEF Q250c
  
Center Channel 68-28k Hz 87 dB8Ω 1 x 5.25"

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how KEF Q350 and KEF Q950 compares 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 Q350 and Q950 are 2-way speakers. Q350 features a 1" vented aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, Q950 features a 1.5" vented aluminum Dome Tweeter and 2 x 8.0" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200Hz.

Frequency Response

Q350 has a frequency range of 63-28k Hz whereas Q950 has a frequency range of 44-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 44Hz, the Q950 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Q350's min frequency of 63Hz.

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

Low Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

KEF Q350
KEF Q950
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Bookshelf Speakers

KEF Q350
KEF Q950
Min
Average
Max

Impedance and Sensitivity

Q350 and Q950 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Q350 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and Q950's is at 91 dB. This 4 dB difference makes KEF Q950 a more sensitive speaker compared to KEF Q350, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Bookshelf Speakers

KEF Q350
KEF Q950
Min
Average
Max

Power Range

Q350 has a power range of 10-120 watts RMS whereas Q950 has a power range of 15-200 watts.

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Q350 features Binding post type posts and Q950 has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

KEF Q350 Terminals
KEF Q350's Post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Q350 has a rear firing port whereas Q950 has a front firing ports. KEF Q950's front-firing port gives more flexibility in placement in regards to proximity to walls compared to KEF Q350 with its rear-firing port.

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 Q350's and KEF Q950's external dimensions. KEF Q350 has external dimensions of 358.0 x 210.0 x 306.0mm ( 14.0 x 8.2 x 12.0inch) whereas KEF Q950 has external dimensions of 1117.0 x 362.0 x 315.0mm ( 43-15/16 x 14-1/4 x 12-3/8inch) .

KEF Q950 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 152mm wider, 759mm taller and 9mm deeper than KEF Q350.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of KEF Q350 and KEF Q950 in scale.

KEF Q350 vs KEF Q950 Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of KEF Q350 and KEF Q950 Size and External Dimensions


Reasons to choose KEF Q350 over KEF Q950
Minimum Impedance 3.7 ohms vs 3.2 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
Height 358mm vs 1117mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Width 210mm vs 362mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Depth 306mm vs 315mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Price per pair* 750USD vs 2200USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
Reasons to choose KEF Q950 over KEF Q350
Max Input Power 200 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
Sensitivity 91 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
Woofer Size 8.0 inches vs 6.5 inches Larger woofer
Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
Low Frequency Response 44 Hz vs 63 Hz Generates deeper bass
Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
Passive Radiator 2 x 8-inch vs None Increases the bass performance
Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility

KEF Q350 vs KEF Q950 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General KEF Q350 KEF Q950
Brand KEF KEF
Speaker Type Bookshelf speakers Floor-standing speaker
Power Range 10-120 watts 15-200 watts
Sensitivity 87 dB 91 dB
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Impedance 3.7 ohms 3.2 ohms
Frequency Response 63-28k Hz 44-28k Hz
Drivers
Woofer Quantity 1 2
Woofer Size 6.5" 8.0"
Woofer Composition Aluminum Aluminum
Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
Tweeter Size 1" 1.5"
Tweeter Type Dome Dome
Aimable Tweeter No No
Midrange Driver No No
Crossover Frequency 2500Hz 2200Hz
Firing Direction rear front
Physical Specs
Height 358.0mm (14.1") 1117.0mm (44")
Width 210.0mm (8.3") 362.0mm (14.3")
Depth 306.0mm (12") 315.0mm (12.4")
Weight 7.60kg (16.7lbs) n/a
Enclosure Bass Reflex Passive Radiator
Finish MDF/Vinyl-wrapped MDF/Wood-grain vinyl
Available Colors Black, Walnut, White Walnut
Mounting Bracket No No
Recommended Stand Height 18-24" n/a
Grille magnetic n/a
Moisture Resistancy No No
Connections
Biamp Inputs No No
Other
Parts Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
Labor Warranty 5 Years 5 Years


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