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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1112 mm (111.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
Canton Reference 7vsKEF Q11 Meta
The KEF Q11 Meta stands 111.2 cm tall — about 12.2 cm more than the Canton Reference 7 at 99.0 cm. On footprint the KEF Q11 Meta is the wider cabinet (31.5 cm versus 25.7 cm). At 89 dB against 87.5 dB, the KEF Q11 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Canton Reference 7 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 23 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 154 mm cone on the Canton Reference 7 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q11 Meta. On price, the Canton Reference 7 sits higher — about $8,500 a pair against $2,999 for the KEF Q11 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Canton | KEF |
| Model | Reference 7 | Q11 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #92 of 463 floorstander | #249 of 463 floorstander |
| Height | 990 mm | 1112 mm |
| Width | 257 mm | 315 mm |
| Depth | 430 mm | 380 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (aluminium-oxide ceramic dome), 1× 154 mm midrange (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone), 2× 154 mm woofer (Black Ceramic Tungsten cone) | 1× 19 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 100 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 3× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 190 / 3200 Hz | 480 / 2700 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 23 Hz | 44 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–225 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,500 / pair | $2,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | canton.de ↗ | international.kef.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.