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KEF Q1 Meta

Bookshelf speaker · Q Series series

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The KEF Q1 Meta is a 4 Ω bookshelf speaker rated 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m), with a recommended 10–150 W amplifier. Of the 29 receivers and amps in our catalogue, 14 are rated to drive it, 14 work after an impedance setting change and 1 is not recommended.

$700 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Receivers and amplifiers for the Q1 Meta

Each pairing is checked by our compatibility engine: the speaker's impedance against the amplifier's rated minimum, and height decoding for height speakers. Whether it plays loud enough depends on how far you sit, which the 3D editor works out for your room.

Rated to drive it (14)

Works after a setting change (14)

Set the receiver to 4 Ω in its speaker setup.

Not recommended (1)

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

Q1 Meta specifications

Impedance4 Ω
Sensitivity86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end51 Hz
Drivers1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm
Size7×12×11 in
Recommended amplifier power10–150 W
Weight6.1 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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