KEF Refines Entry-Level Q Series with Metamaterial for 2nd-Generation Range
From the loudspeaker manufacturer celebrating over 60 years of revolutionising how we experience sound, KEF has announced its newly released second-generation Q Series loudspeaker range.
This new lineup, born from the award-winning Q Series, features its proprietary Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), first announced back in 2020 and first heard in the LS50 Meta update. KEF claims that MAT™ absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver.
The Q Series 2nd-Gen lineup consists of eight speakers designed to suit the needs of those looking to elevate their at-home audio experience through stereo or multi-channel home cinema.
At the heart of the Q range is the Uni-Q driver, which is now in its 12-generation and found in all eight models.
The KEF Q11 Meta, Q7 Meta, Q Concerto Meta and Q6 Meta models have all been updated from a 2.5-way to 3-way design, which KEF says offers improved detail and clarity, as well as a newly introduced “Shadow Flare”, said to provide better high-frequency dispersion and minimising cabinet edge diffraction. The crossover has also received further optimisation and enhancements.
As it has become celebrated for, KEF's Q Series speakers feature a contemporary minimalist design with a satin finish that offers a premium but subtle look. Carefully selected colour driver units match the chosen finish, ensuring they blend effortlessly into any interior.
Dedicated grilles are included with the speakers and are colour-matched to maintain the cohesive aesthetic, while the magnetic fixing provides a secure and precise fit in keeping with the clean and seamless styling of the Q Series.
Available in Satin Black, Satin White, and Walnut finishes and available from October 2024, the KEF Q Series with MAT™ is priced in Australia as follows:
Q1 Meta Bookshelf ($1,000), Q3 Meta Bookshelf ($1,300), Q Concerto Meta Bookshelf ($2,000), Q7 Meta Floorstanding ($3,000), Q11 Meta Floorstanding ($3,700), Q6 Meta Centre ($1,250 each), Q8 Meta Surround ($1,200), and Q4 Meta Onwall ($700 each).
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