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AKEF Q3 MetaBParadigm Premier 200B
KEF Q3 MetavsParadigm Premier 200B
The KEF Q3 Meta stands 35.7 cm tall — about 2.2 cm more than the Paradigm Premier 200B at 33.5 cm. On footprint the KEF Q3 Meta is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 19.7 cm). The Paradigm Premier 200B reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 49 Hz. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Paradigm |
| Model | Q3 Meta Meta | Premier 200B |
| HiFi ladder position | #103 of 215 bookshelf | #81 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 357 mm | 335 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 197 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 321 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 8.17 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 (X-PAL dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Carbon-infused polypropylene cone) |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 15–130 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $998 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | paradigm.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.

