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KEF Q7 Meta (each)
KEF's 12th-generation Uni-Q puts the tweeter at the center of the midrange cone, so the whole speaker behaves as a point source with the same even off-axis response that makes the Ci200QR heights easy to place. The Q7 Meta adds Metamaterial Absorption Technology behind the tweeter and two 6.5 in woofers in a cabinet only 12.4 in deep.
- 3-way tower, 4" Uni-Q with MAT
- Dual 6.5" hybrid aluminum woofers
- 87 dB sensitivity, 4 ohm (3.2 min)
- 46 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-3 dB)
The Uni-Q coaxial layout gives a single acoustic center and unusually consistent response off axis, so the seats at the ends of the sofa hear the same tonal balance as the middle one. MAT absorbs the tweeter's rear radiation and removes the resonances that gave earlier Q Series a slightly hard top end. Two 6.5 in woofers in a 3-way layout keep the midrange cone free to do only midrange, and KEF's published in-room extension of about 28 Hz is realistic for a medium room.
Watch out: It is a 4 ohm speaker with a 3.2 ohm minimum and only 87 dB sensitivity, so it wants a receiver rated for 4 ohms or an external amp, and it is sold per speaker.
Pros
- Point-source Uni-Q imaging with wide sweet spot
- Slim 12.4 in deep cabinet
- Matching Q6 Meta Center uses the same driver array
Cons
- 4 ohm load and modest sensitivity
- No independent measurements of this exact model yet
- Priced per speaker
Specifications
| Type | 3-way floorstanding tower (sold each) |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 4 in Uni-Q midrange with 0.75 in vented aluminum dome tweeter and MAT, 2 x 6.5 in hybrid aluminum woofers |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (manufacturer) |
| Impedance | 4 ohm nominal, 3.2 ohm minimum |
| Frequency response | 46 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-3 dB), 28 Hz typical in-room (-6 dB) |
| Recommended power | 15 to 200 W |
| Finish | Satin black, satin white, or walnut |
Specs come from manufacturer documentation and published reviews; check the retailer listing for the current revision.