KEF Q11 Meta vs Sonus faber Lumina III

The KEF Q11 Meta costs less ($1,250 vs $3,000). The Sonus faber Lumina III plays lower (40 Hz vs 44 Hz).

What each one works with

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Q11 MetaLumina III
Receivers and amps that drive it28 of 29, 14 after a setting change28 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.

Q11 MetaLumina III
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Sensitivity89 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)89 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end44 Hz40 Hz
Drivers1 × 19 mm, 1 × 100 mm, 3 × 165 mm1 × 29 mm, 1 × 150 mm, 2 × 150 mm
Size12×44×15 in9×39×11 in
Recommended amplifier power15–225 W50–250 W
Weight22.5 kg (49.6 lb)15.9 kg (35.1 lb)
MSRP$1,250 each (MSRP, September 2026)$3,000 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every spec and pairing: KEF Q11 Meta, Sonus faber Lumina III.

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References

  1. KEF Q11 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. KEF Q11 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. Sonus faber Lumina III: Manufacturer product page, sonusfaber.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  4. Sonus faber Lumina III: Retailer listing, skybygramophone.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  5. Sonus faber Lumina III: Retailer listing, paragonsns.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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