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AKEF Q1 MetaBPolk Reserve R100
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 324 mm (32.4 cm) · 1 mm = 1.73 px
KEF Q1 MetavsPolk Reserve R100
The Polk Reserve R100 stands 32.4 cm tall — about 2.2 cm more than the KEF Q1 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the KEF Q1 Meta is the wider cabinet (18.0 cm versus 16.7 cm). The KEF Q1 Meta reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 58 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $724 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Polk |
| Model | Q1 Meta Meta | Reserve R100 |
| HiFi ladder position | #45 of 215 bookshelf | #67 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 324 mm |
| Width | 180 mm | 167 mm |
| Depth | 277 mm | 260 mm |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 5.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Pinnacle ring radiator), 1× 133 mm mid-bass (Turbine cone) |
| Frequency — low | 51 Hz | 58 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 39000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 10–150 W | 30–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $749 / pair | $699 / 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.