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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
KEF Q1 MetavsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 26.3 cm more than the KEF Q1 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 18.0 cm). At 90 dB against 86 dB, the Wharfedale Linton is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Linton reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF Q1 Meta and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Wharfedale Linton sits higher — about $1,499 a pair against $749 for the KEF Q1 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Wharfedale |
| Model | Q1 Meta | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #53 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 277 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2100 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 10–150 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $749 / pair | $1,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.