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Front view — side by side at true scale

ACastle Avon 2BKEF Q3 Meta
Castle Avon 2 front view
KEF Q3 Meta front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 18.7 in · 1 in = 29.95 px

Castle Avon 2vsKEF Q3 Meta

The Castle Avon 2 stands 47.5 cm tall — about 11.8 cm more than the KEF Q3 Meta at 35.7 cm. At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Castle Avon 2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Castle Avon 2 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q3 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,015 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerCastleKEF
ModelCastle Avon 2KEF Q3 Meta Meta
Height18.7 in14.1 in
Width8.3 in8.3 in
Depth12.2 in12 in
Weight23.1 lb18.1 lb
Enclosuretransmission-linebass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 5.9 in woofer, 1× 4.5 in midrange, 1× tweeter (ribbon)1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (aluminium cone)
Frequency — low50 Hz49 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz20000 Hz
Sensitivity88 dB87 dB
Impedance8 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp25–100 W15–150 W
MAP (USD)$1,030 / pair$999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitecastle.uk.cominternational.kef.com
Product pageOpen product pageOpen product page

Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.