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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 360 mm (36.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
Dynaudio Special FortyvsKEF Q3 Meta
The Dynaudio Special Forty and the KEF Q3 Meta stand at nearly the same height, around 36.0 cm tall. On footprint the KEF Q3 Meta is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 19.8 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 Dynaudio Special Forty reaches deeper in the bass, down to 41 Hz versus 49 Hz. On price, the Dynaudio Special Forty sits higher — about $3,500 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dynaudio | KEF |
| Model | Special Forty | Q3 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #127 of 255 bookshelf | #120 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 360 mm | 357 mm |
| Width | 198 mm | 210 mm |
| Depth | 322 mm | 305 mm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg | 8.2 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Esotar Forty soft dome), 1× 170 mm mid-bass (MSP cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 41 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 23000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 6 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,500 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dynaudio.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.