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AWharfedale Denton 1SBKEF Q3 Meta
Wharfedale Denton 1SvsKEF Q3 Meta
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.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | KEF |
| Model | Denton 1S | Q3 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #78 of 215 bookshelf | #103 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 9.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Depth | 10 in | 12 in |
| Weight | 15 lb | 18.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (enhanced polypropylene cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 50 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–100 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $999 / pair | $999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ | international.kef.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.

