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AKEF Q3 MetaBWharfedale Denton 1S
KEF Q3 Meta front view
Wharfedale Denton 1S front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 357 mm (35.7 cm) · 1 mm = 1.57 px

KEF Q3 MetavsWharfedale Denton 1S

The KEF Q3 Meta stands 35.7 cm tall — about 2.7 cm more than the Wharfedale Denton 1S at 33.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the wider cabinet (23.6 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 1S is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $999 a pair.

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ManufacturerKEFWharfedale
ModelQ3 Meta MetaDenton 1S
HiFi ladder position#103 of 215 bookshelf#78 of 215 bookshelf
Height357 mm330 mm
Width210 mm236 mm
Depth305 mm254 mm
Weight8.2 kg6.8 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone)1× 25 mm tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (enhanced polypropylene cone)
Frequency — low49 Hz50 Hz
Frequency — high20000 Hz20000 Hz
Sensitivity87 dB88 dB
Impedance4 Ω8 Ω
Recommended amp15–150 W30–100 W
MAP (USD)$999 / pair$999 / pair
Where to buyCheck availability ↗Check availability ↗
Brand websiteinternational.kef.com ↗wharfedale.co.uk ↗
Product pageOpen 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.