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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 357 mm (35.7 cm) · 1 mm = 1.57 px
Dali MenuetvsKEF Q3 Meta
The KEF Q3 Meta stands 35.7 cm tall — about 10.7 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the KEF Q3 Meta is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the KEF Q3 Meta is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The KEF Q3 Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 49 Hz versus 59 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q3 Meta. On price, the Dali Menuet sits higher — about $1,749 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | KEF |
| Model | Menuet | Q3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #120 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 357 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 305 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 8.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | 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.