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Speaker A
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References

Front view — side by side at true scale

AKEF Q3 MetaBCastle Avon 2
KEF Q3 Meta front view
Castle Avon 2 front view

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

KEF Q3 MetavsCastle Avon 2

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 165 mm cone on the KEF Q3 Meta and a 150 mm cone on the Castle Avon 2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,015 a pair.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerKEFCastle
ModelKEF Q3 Meta MetaCastle Avon 2
Height14.1 in18.7 in
Width8.3 in8.3 in
Depth12 in12.2 in
Weight18.1 lb23.1 lb
Enclosurebass-reflex-reartransmission-line
Drivers1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (aluminium cone)1× 5.9 in woofer, 1× 4.5 in midrange, 1× tweeter (ribbon)
Frequency — low49 Hz50 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz20000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB88 dB
Impedance4 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp15–150 W25–100 W
MAP (USD)$999 / pair$1,030 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websiteinternational.kef.comcastle.uk.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.