Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 vs KEF Q6 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3 is more sensitive (87 dB vs 86 dB), so it plays louder per watt and is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 4 Ω). The KEF Q6 Meta plays lower (63 Hz vs 72 Hz) and costs less ($850 vs $900).
What each one works with
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| HTM6 S3 | Q6 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.
| HTM6 S3 | Q6 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 72 Hz | 63 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 130 mm | 1 × 19 mm, 1 × 100 mm, 2 × 165 mm |
| Size | 19×6×10 in | 25×8×12 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30–120 W | 15–200 W |
| Weight | 7.7 kg (17 lb) | 14.1 kg (31.1 lb) |
| MSRP | $900 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $850 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3, KEF Q6 Meta.
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References
- Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3: Spec sheet, bowerswilkins.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Bowers & Wilkins HTM6 S3: Manufacturer product page, bowerswilkins.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q6 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q6 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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