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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 435 mm (43.5 cm) · 1 mm = 1.29 px
KEF Q3 MetavsParadigm Persona B
The Paradigm Persona B stands 43.5 cm tall — about 7.8 cm more than the KEF Q3 Meta at 35.7 cm. On footprint the Paradigm Persona B is the wider cabinet (23.1 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Paradigm Persona B 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 60 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q3 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 $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Paradigm |
| Model | Q3 Meta | Persona B |
| HiFi ladder position | #120 of 255 bookshelf | #197 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 357 mm | 435 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 231 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 14 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Truextent beryllium dome), 1× 178 mm mid-bass (Truextent beryllium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 2000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 45000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / 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.