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KEF Q250c

Q Series · Discontinued

The KEF Q250c is a center channel speaker with 8 Ω impedance and 87 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
8 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
87 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
10–100 W
KEF's recommendation
Bass extension
68 Hz
How low it plays

$600 each (MSRP, October 2025)

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3D model of the KEF Q250c

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the Q250c is 8 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

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    Receivers and amps rated for 8 Ω

    29 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

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Plan your room around the Q250c.

Draw your room in 3D, place the Q250c and see how they sound at your seat, with every connection to your receiver checked. Designing is free.

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Q250c specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
68 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm, 2 × 130 mm
Size
21×7×8 in
Recommended amplifier power
10–100 W
Weight
7.5 kg (16.5 lb)
MSRP
$600 each (MSRP, October 2025)

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 Q250c

What receiver do I need for the Q250c?
One rated for 8 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Denon AVR-S570BT, Emotiva BasX A-700 and Yamaha RX500A are rated to drive it.
Is the Q250c 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The KEF Q250c has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the Q250c need?
KEF recommends an amplifier of 10–100 W. Its sensitivity is 87 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 Q250c go?
The KEF Q250c is rated down to 68 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the Q250c?
The KEF Q250c measures 525 × 184 × 214 mm (20.7 × 7.2 × 8.4 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 7.5 kg (16.5 lb).

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References

  1. KEF Q250c: Manufacturer product page, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. KEF Q250c: Manufacturer product page, international.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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