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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1001 mm (100.1 cm) · 1 mm = 0.56 px
Wharfedale EVO 5.3vsKEF Q7 Meta
The KEF Q7 Meta stands 100.1 cm tall — about 6.8 cm more than the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 at 93.3 cm. On footprint the KEF Q7 Meta is the wider cabinet (31.7 cm versus 27.7 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the Wharfedale EVO 5.3 and a 165 mm cone on the KEF Q7 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,850 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wharfedale | KEF |
| Model | EVO 5.3 | Q7 Meta Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #22 of 281 floorstander | #58 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 933 mm | 1001 mm |
| Width | 277 mm | 317 mm |
| Depth | 325 mm | 315 mm |
| Weight | 21.5 kg | 18.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 70 mm tweeter (AMT), 1× 50 mm midrange (soft dome), 2× 130 mm woofer (woven Kevlar cone) | 1× 19 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 100 mm midrange (aluminium cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (hybrid aluminium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 46 Hz | 46 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 24000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 15–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,899 / pair | $1,800 / 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.