KEF Q11 Meta vs Polk Reserve R500
The KEF Q11 Meta is more sensitive (89 dB vs 87 dB), so it plays louder per watt and plays lower (44 Hz vs 49 Hz). The Polk Reserve R500 is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 4 Ω) and costs less ($699 vs $1,250).
What each one works with
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| Q11 Meta | Reserve R500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 28 of 29, 14 after a setting change | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| Q11 Meta | Reserve R500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 44 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 19 mm, 1 × 100 mm, 3 × 165 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 2 × 133 mm |
| Size | 12×44×15 in | 10×41×14 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 15–225 W | 25–200 W |
| Weight | 22.5 kg (49.6 lb) | 17.7 kg (39 lb) |
| MSRP | $1,250 each (MSRP, September 2026) | $699 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: KEF Q11 Meta, Polk Reserve R500.
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References
- KEF Q11 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q11 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Reserve R500: Spec sheet, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Reserve R500: Owner's manual, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Polk Reserve R500: Manufacturer product page, polkaudio.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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