KEF Q Concerto Meta is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by KEF. It features a 0.75" Hard dome Tweeter, 1 x 4" Midrange and 1 x 6.5" Aluminum Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 48-20k Hz and a sensitivity of 85 dB. KEF Q Concerto Meta has an MSRP of 1300$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the KEF Q Concerto Meta is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | 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.)
KEF Q Concerto Meta Speaker Structure
KEF Q Concerto Meta Lifestyle
KEF's Q Meta Series of Loudspeakers
Q Concerto Meta is a member of KEF's Q Meta series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
KEF Q Meta Series Speakers
KEF Q Meta Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the KEF Q Concerto Meta Speaker
KEF Q Concerto Meta has a Frequency response range of 48-20k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of Up to 180 watts. With a minimum frequency of 48 Hz, Q Concerto Meta delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with KEF Q Concerto Meta, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $1500. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how Q Concerto Meta's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 1500$ (Pair), there is only one Passive Bookshelf speaker that have the deeper bass levels than the KEF Q Concerto Meta's 48Hz:
KEF Q Concerto Meta's vented aluminum dome with MAT absorber Hard dome Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the KEF Q Concerto Meta?
Q Concerto Meta is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 430Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2900Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
KEF Q Concerto Meta's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.2 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
85 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the KEF Q Concerto Meta is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the KEF Q Concerto Meta with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 85 dB, KEF Q Concerto Meta is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Minimum Impedance of the KEF Q Concerto Meta
Even though the nominal impedance of the Q Concerto Meta is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to KEF is 3.2 ohms KEF Q Concerto Meta so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the KEF Q Concerto Meta:
Input Type
Q Concerto Meta features Binding Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
KEF Q Concerto Meta External Dimensions and Weight
KEF Q Concerto Meta has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 16.3 x 8.3 x 12.4 in. (415 x 210 x 315 mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of KEF Q Concerto Meta is approximately 661.5cm2 / 102.5inch2.
WeightThe KEF Q Concerto Meta weighs 9.50kg / 20.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Q Concerto Meta's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $1500
KEF Q Concerto Meta on a Stand
Cabinet type and Materials
KEF Q Concerto Meta has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
KEF Q Concerto Meta is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
KEF Q Concerto Meta is available in Satin Black, Satin White and Walnut.
Wall Mounting
Q Concerto Meta doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the KEF Q Concerto Meta come with a Grille?
Q Concerto Meta comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Q Concerto Meta is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
KEF Q Concerto Meta with Grille
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
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the KEF Q Concerto Meta.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the KEF Q Concerto Meta, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for KEF Q Concerto Meta
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the KEF Q Concerto Meta speaker:
Official Brochure for KEF Q Concerto Meta
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the KEF Q Concerto Meta speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for KEF Q Concerto Meta
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
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