KEF Q250c vs KEF Q6 Meta
The KEF Q250c is more sensitive (87 dB vs 86 dB), so it plays louder per watt, is an easier load for a receiver (8 Ω vs 4 Ω) and costs less ($600 vs $850). The KEF Q6 Meta plays lower (63 Hz vs 68 Hz).
What each one works with
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| Q250c | Q6 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 28 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.
| Q250c | Q6 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 86 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 68 Hz | 63 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm, 2 × 130 mm | 1 × 19 mm, 1 × 100 mm, 2 × 165 mm |
| Size | 21×7×8 in | 25×8×12 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 10–100 W | 15–200 W |
| Weight | 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) | 14.1 kg (31.1 lb) |
| MSRP | $600 each (MSRP, October 2025) | $850 each (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: KEF Q250c, KEF Q6 Meta.
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References
- KEF Q250c: Manufacturer product page, web.archive.org, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q250c: Manufacturer product page, international.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q6 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF Q6 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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