Front view — side by side at true scale
AKEF Q3 MetaBWharfedale EVO 5.1
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Wharfedale |
| Model | Q3 Meta Meta | EVO 5.1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #103 of 215 bookshelf | #88 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 357 mm | 340 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 208 mm |
| Depth | 305 mm | 325 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 49 Hz | 56 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 24000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 15–150 W | 25–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.

