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KEF Q150 Review

Main Features

  • 11th Generation Uni-Q Driver
  • 1" Dome Tweeter
  • 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
  • 51-28k Hz Frequency Response
  • 86 dB Sensitivity
  • Impedance: 8ohms
  • Power Range:10-100watts
  • Weight:12.320 lbs
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.9" x 7.0" x 10.9"
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KEF Q150 Review

Q150 is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by KEF. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer.

Q150 features KEF's Uni-Q technology where its 1inch tweeter is placed in the acoustic center of the 5-1/4inch woofer. With the help of this unique design, sound comes from a single point of source making the ideal listening position (aka sweet spot) of this speaker much larger.The speaker has a frequency range of 51-28k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. KEF Q150 has an MSRP of 600$ per pair but can often be found around 300$ per pair.

Q150 is a member of KEF's Q series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.

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


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Frequency Response

KEF Q150 has a Frequency response range of 51-28k Hz at ±3dB (47Hz-50kHz at -6dB) and Power Range of 10-100 watts. At a minimum frequency of 51 Hz, Q150 will provide an average bass depth so depending on your use case, you may consider supplementing your system with a subwoofer. Here we have a comparison of how Q150's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.

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Bookshelf Speakers
KEF Q150
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High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
KEF Q150
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KEF Q150 Woofer
KEF Q150's Aluminum Woofer

Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 750$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the KEF Q150's 51Hz:

  • Monitor Audio Bronze 100 with Low Frequency of 37 Hz (Compare w/ Q150)
  • Polk XT20 with Low Frequency of 38 Hz (Compare w/ Q150)
  • Monitor Audio Bronze 50 with Low Frequency of 40 Hz (Compare w/ Q150)
  • Cambridge SX-60 with Low Frequency of 41 Hz (Compare w/ Q150)
  • Polk ES20 with Low Frequency of 41 Hz (Compare w/ Q150)


KEF Q150 Tweeter
KEF Q150's vented aluminum Dome Tweeter

What is the Crossover frequency of KEF Q150?

Crossover frequency of the Q150 is set to 2500Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.

Impedance and Sensitivity

KEF Q150's nominal impedance level is 8 ohms but can go down to as low as 3.7 ohms, and has a sensitivity of 86 dB.

Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
KEF Q150
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Max

Is the KEF Q150 an easy to drive speaker?

8 Ohms is pretty much the standard impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so KEF Q150 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.

With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, KEF Q150 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with hogh output if you like listening your music at high volume levels.

Minimum Impedance of KEF Q150

Even though the nominal impedance of the Q150 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to KEF is 3.7 ohms KEF Q150 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.

Input Type

Q150 features Post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring is not possible.
KEF Q150 Back View
KEF Q150 Back View

KEF Q150 Terminals
KEF Q150's Post terminals

KEF Q150 Speaker Size: Weight and Dimensions

KEF Q150 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.9 x 7.0 x 10.9inch (303.0 x 180.0 x 278.0mm ). Each speaker weighs 5.60kg / 12.3lbs.

To have a better perspective on the real life size of KEF Q150, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).

KEF Q150 Real Life Body Size Comparison
KEF Q150 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc

Here we place the KEF Q150 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet to get a better idea about the size.

KEF Q150 placed next to an amplifier and turntable
KEF Q150 Speaker next to an amplifier and turntable

KEF Q150  on a Stand
KEF Q150 on a Stand

Cabinet type and Materials

KEF Q150 has a Bass Reflex type cabinet and MDF/Vinyl-wrapped finish. 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.

Speaker Feet

KEF Q150 comes with 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on.

It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.

Port Position

KEF Q150 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. Q150 comes with 2 Foam port plugs so if you don't have any choice but place the speakers too close to the walls or other surfaces, you can use these plugs in order to avoid boomy or too much bass.

KEF Q150  Port
KEF Q150 Port

Available colors

KEF Q150 is available in Black, Walnut, White.

Wall Mounting

Q150 doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.

KEF Q150  with Grille
KEF Q150 with Grille

What's in the Box of KEF Q150?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Q150:
  • 2 Bookshelf loudspeakers
  • 2 Foam port plugs
  • 8 Self-adhesive rubber feet
  • Owner's Manual
  • Warranty Registration Card
  • User's Manual

    For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the KEF Q150, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
    Download User Manual for KEF Q150

    Official Brochure

    Here is a link to download the official brochure for the KEF Q150 speaker:
    Official Brochure for KEF Q150

    Official Product Page

    Official manufacturer's product page for the KEF Q150 speaker can be found below:
    Official Product Page for KEF Q150

    Warranty

    5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.

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    KEF Q150  in Use
    KEF Q150 in Use


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