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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
KEF Q1 MetavsParadigm Persona B
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 13.3 cm more than the KEF Q1 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 18.0 cm). At 89 dB against 86 dB, the Paradigm Persona B 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 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF Q1 Meta and a 178 mm cone on the Paradigm Persona B. On price, the Paradigm Persona B sits higher — about $10,000 a pair against $749 for the KEF Q1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Paradigm |
| Model | Q1 Meta | Persona B |
| HiFi ladder position | #53 of 255 bookshelf | #197 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 435 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 277 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 14 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 (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2100 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 10–150 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $749 / pair | $10,000 / 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.