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KEF Q1 Meta

Q Series

The KEF Q1 Meta is a bookshelf speaker with 4 Ω impedance and 86 dB sensitivity. 28 of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue can drive it, 14 of them once set to 4 Ω.

Impedance
4 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
86 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
10–150 W
KEF's recommendation
Bass extension
51 Hz
How low it plays

$700 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Q1 Meta is 4 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

  • Works

    Receivers and amps rated for 4 Ω

    14 in our catalogue

  • Needs a setting change

    Receivers with a 4 Ω setting

    Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

    14 in our catalogue

  • Not recommended

    Receivers not rated for 4 Ω

    1 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

Works14

Needs a setting change14

Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Not recommended1

KEF Q1 Meta is 4 Ω; Denon AVR-S570BT supports 6 Ω and up.

Which center speaker matches it?

For the closest tonal match as voices move across the front, pick a center from the same Q Series.

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Q1 Meta specifications

Impedance
4 Ω
Sensitivity
86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
51 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm
Size
7×12×11 in
Recommended amplifier power
10–150 W
Weight
6.1 kg (13.4 lb)
MSRP
$700 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the Q1 Meta

What receiver do I need for the Q1 Meta?
One rated for 4 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Emotiva BasX A-700, Monoprice M7100X and Onkyo TX-NR6100 are rated to drive it. Yamaha RX500A, Denon AVR-S670H and Denon AVR-X1700H work once the receiver's impedance setting is changed to 4 Ω. Denon AVR-S570BT is not rated for it.
Is the Q1 Meta 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The KEF Q1 Meta has a nominal impedance of 4 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 4 Ω or lower.
How much power does the Q1 Meta need?
KEF recommends an amplifier of 10–150 W. Its sensitivity is 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the Q1 Meta go?
The KEF Q1 Meta is rated down to 51 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Q1 Meta?
The KEF Q1 Meta measures 180 × 302 × 277 mm (7.1 × 11.9 × 10.9 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 6.1 kg (13.4 lb).

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References

  1. KEF Q1 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. KEF Q1 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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