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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
KEF Q1 MetavsParadigm Founder 40B
The Paradigm Founder 40B stands 36.8 cm tall — about 6.6 cm more than the KEF Q1 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Founder 40B is the wider cabinet (21.6 cm versus 18.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Paradigm Founder 40B is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The KEF Q1 Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 69 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF Q1 Meta and a 152 mm cone on the Paradigm Founder 40B. On price, the Paradigm Founder 40B sits higher — about $2,200 a pair against $749 for the KEF Q1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Paradigm |
| Model | Q1 Meta | Founder 40B |
| HiFi ladder position | #53 of 255 bookshelf | #135 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 216 mm |
| Depth | 277 mm | 320 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 5.1 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (AL-MAC ceramic dome), 1× 152 mm mid-bass (AL-MAG cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2100 Hz | 1600 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 69 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 23000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 10–150 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $749 / pair | $2,200 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | paradigm.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.