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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
KEF Q3 MetavsKlipsch kO-R1
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 35.7 cm more than the KEF Q3 Meta at 35.7 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 97.5 dB against 87 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 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 51 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q3 Meta and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | Q3 Meta | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #120 of 255 bookshelf | #250 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 357 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 970 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | klipsch.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.