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Wharfedale Denton 85vsKEF Q3 Meta
The KEF Q3 Meta stands 35.7 cm tall — about 1.7 cm more than the Wharfedale Denton 85 at 34.0 cm. On footprint the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the wider cabinet (23.7 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Wharfedale Denton 85 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Denton 85 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 49 Hz. On price, the Wharfedale Denton 85 sits higher — about $1,199 a pair against $999 for the KEF Q3 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | KEF |
| Model | Denton 85 | Q3 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #87 of 215 bookshelf | #103 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 13.4 in | 14.1 in |
| Width | 9.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Depth | 10.8 in | 12 in |
| Weight | 19.8 lb | 18.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 49 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 20000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–120 W | 15–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,199 / 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.