Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 vs KEF Q3 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). The KEF Q3 Meta is more sensitive (87 dB vs 84 dB), so it plays louder per watt, plays lower (49 Hz vs 52 Hz) and costs less ($900 vs $1,000).
What each one works with
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| 607 S3 | Q3 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 28 of 29, 14 after a setting change |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| 607 S3 | Q3 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 52 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 165 mm |
| Size | 6×12×8 in | 8×14×12 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30–100 W | 15–150 W |
| Weight | 4.65 kg (10.3 lb) | 8.2 kg (18.1 lb) |
| MSRP | $1,000 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) | $900 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3, KEF Q3 Meta.
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References
- Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: Spec sheet, bowerswilkins.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: Manufacturer product page, bowerswilkins.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q3 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q3 Meta: Owner's manual, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q3 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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