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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 359 mm (35.9 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
KEF Q3 MetavsPolk Reserve R200
The KEF Q3 Meta and the Polk Reserve R200 stand at nearly the same height, around 35.7 cm tall. On footprint the KEF Q3 Meta is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 19.4 cm). At 87 dB against 86 dB, the KEF Q3 Meta 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. On price, the KEF Q3 Meta sits higher — about $999 a pair against $749 for the Polk Reserve R200.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Polk |
| Model | Q3 Meta | Reserve R200 |
| HiFi ladder position | #120 of 255 bookshelf | #124 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 357 mm | 359 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 354 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 8.7 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 (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 3000 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 38000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $749 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | polkaudio.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.