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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 565 mm (56.5 cm) · 1 mm = 0.99 px
KEF Q3 MetavsWharfedale Linton
The Wharfedale Linton stands 56.5 cm tall — about 20.8 cm more than the KEF Q3 Meta at 35.7 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Linton is the wider cabinet (30.0 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 90 dB against 87 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 49 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q3 Meta and a 200 mm cone on the Wharfedale Linton. On price, the Wharfedale Linton sits higher — about $1,499 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Wharfedale |
| Model | Q3 Meta | Linton 85th Anniversary |
| HiFi ladder position | #120 of 255 bookshelf | #233 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 357 mm | 565 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 300 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 360 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 18.4 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 (soft dome), 1× 135 mm midrange (woven Kevlar cone), 1× 200 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2000 Hz | 630 / 2400 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / 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.