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KEF Q750 vs KEF Q350
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KEF Q750

Passive Floor-standing | 48-28k Hz

KEF Q750
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KEF Q350

Passive Bookshelf | 63-28k Hz

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KEF Q750 vs KEF Q350 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by KEF. KEF Q750 is a Floor-standing speaker whereas the Q350 is a Bookshelf speaker.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KEF Q750 and KEF Q350 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

KEF Q750 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 11th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer
  • 48-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 88 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:15-150watts
  • Weight:16.59kg
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 945.0" x 12-7/8" x 12-3/8"( 945.0 x 328.0 x 315.0mm )

KEF Q350 Key Specs

  • 2-way Design
  • 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 )

Q750 and Q350 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 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 Q750
Floor-standing 48-28k Hz 88 dB8Ω 2 x 6.5"
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"

What size of room is the KEF Q750 and KEF Q350 speakers good for?

The size of the room that you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various size of environments considering their size and max power parameters:

Listening Environment KEF Q750 KEF Q350
Near-field Bad Poor
Small Room Poor Average
Mid-size Room Good Good
Large Room Good Average
Very Large Room Poor Poor

In the following sections, we will get into details in order to better understand how KEF Q750 and KEF Q350 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 Q750 and Q350 are 2-way speakers. Q750 features a 1" vented aluminum Dome Tweeter and 2 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz. On the other hand, Q350 features a 1" vented aluminum Dome Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2500Hz.

Frequency Response

Q750 has a frequency range of 48-28k Hz whereas Q350 has a frequency range of 63-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 48Hz, the Q750 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 Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

KEF Q750
KEF Q350
Min
Average
Max
High Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

KEF Q750
KEF Q350
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 to pair these with a subwoofer.Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.

Impedance and Sensitivity

Q750 and Q350 has the same Impedance of 8 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Q750 sensitivity is rated at 88 dB and the Q350's is at 87 dB. This 1 dB difference makes KEF Q750 a more sensitive speaker compared to KEF Q350, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.

Sensitivity

Floor-standing Speakers

KEF Q750
KEF Q350
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.

Q750 can handle a max power of 150 watts RMS from the amp the whereas Q350 has a max power handling value of 120 watts RMS, 30 watts less than the Q750.

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

Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring

Q750 features Post type posts and Q350 has a Post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.

KEF Q750 Terminals
KEF Q750's Binding post terminals

KEF Q350Post Terminals
KEF Q350's Post terminals

Cabinet Type and Port Position

Q750 has a front firing port whereas Q350 has a rear firing ports. KEF Q750'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 Q750's and KEF Q350's external dimensions. KEF Q750 has external dimensions of 945.0 x 328.0 x 315.0mm ( 37-3/16 x 12-7/8 x 12-3/8inch) whereas KEF Q350 has external dimensions of 358.0 x 210.0 x 306.0mm ( 14.0 x 8.2 x 12.0inch) .

KEF Q750 is clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 118mm wider, 587mm taller and 9mm deeper than KEF Q350.

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 Q750 is approximately 1033.2cm2 / 160.1inch2 and base area of the KEF Q350 is approximately 642.6cm2 / 99.6inch2. The Q750 requires 61% more surface area than the Q350 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of KEF Q750?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Q750:
  • Floorstanding loudspeaker
  • 2 Outrigger feet
  • 4 Spikes
  • 6 Screws
  • 6 Washers
  • 4 Rubber inserts
  • Hex-key
  • Owners Manual
  • Warranty Information
  • What's in the Box of KEF Q350?

    Here are the items that come with the Q350:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Owner's Manual
  • Warranty Registration Card


  • Reasons to choose KEF Q750 over KEF Q350
    Max Input Power 150 watts vs 120 watts Handle more power from your amplifier
    Sensitivity 88 dB vs 87 dB Play louder with same amount of amplification power
    Minimum Impedance 3.8 ohms vs 3.7 ohms Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier
    Number of Woofers 2 vs 1 More woofers
    Low Frequency Response 48 Hz vs 63 Hz Generates deeper bass
    Port Position Front vs Rear Gives more flexibility placing close to walls
    Passive Radiator 2 x 6.25-inch vs None Increases the bass performance
    Dolby Atmos Drivers Optional vs No Dolby Atmos Compatibility
    Reasons to choose KEF Q350 over KEF Q750
    Height 358mm vs 945mm Easier to fit in smaller spaces
    Base Surface Area 642cm2 (210x306mm) vs 1033cm2 (328x315mm) Takes less floor space
    Price per pair* 750USD vs 1800USD costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)
    KEF Q750 vs KEF Q350 Specs Table
    Detailed comparison of specifications
    General KEF Q750 KEF Q350
    Brand KEF KEF
    Speaker Type Floor-standing speaker Bookshelf speakers
    Power Range 15-150 watts 10-120 watts
    Sensitivity 88 dB 87 dB
    Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
    Impedance 3.8 ohms 3.7 ohms
    Frequency Response 48-28k Hz 63-28k Hz
    Drivers
    Woofer Quantity 2 1
    Woofer Size 6.5" 6.5"
    Woofer Composition Aluminum Aluminum
    Woofer Surround Material Rubber Rubber
    Tweeter Size 1" 1"
    Tweeter Type Dome Dome
    Aimable Tweeter No No
    Midrange Driver No No
    Crossover Frequency 2500Hz 2500Hz
    Firing Direction front rear
    Physical Specs
    Height 945.0mm (37.2") 358.0mm (14.1")
    Width 328.0mm (12.9") 210.0mm (8.3")
    Depth 315.0mm (12.4") 306.0mm (12")
    Weight 16.59kg (36.5lbs) 7.60kg (16.7lbs)
    Enclosure Passive Radiator Bass Reflex
    Finish MDF/Wood-grain vinyl MDF/Vinyl-wrapped
    Available Colors Walnut Black, Walnut, White
    Mounting Bracket No No
    Recommended Stand Height n/a 18-24"
    Grille n/a Yes
    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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