Short answer: the KEF Q Concerto Meta. It ranks #11 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.6/5, at $1,399.99; the Dynaudio Heritage Special ranks #29, rated 4.4/5, and costs $7,000, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The KEF Q Concerto Meta is the more accurate choice. A neutral three way bookshelf speaker that sounds consistent from seat to seat, with smooth treble that many rivals at its price lack. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 6.01 against 4.32 for the Dynaudio Heritage Special. Watch for: Radiation pattern measures about ±50°, narrower than the reviewer’s preferred ±60° for a stronger sense of envelopment.
The case for the Dynaudio Heritage Special: A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage. Watch for: At lower listening volumes, dynamic range and kick-drum punch fell short of higher-sensitivity speakers the reviewer has tested (JBL 4367, KEF Reference 1 Meta): the sheer output ceiling is impressive, but it isn’t a highly dynamic-sounding speaker at modest levels.
Buy the KEF Q Concerto Meta. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Dynaudio Heritage Special and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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A neutral three way bookshelf speaker that sounds consistent from seat to seat, with smooth treble that many rivals at its price lack.
A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Q Concerto Meta | Dynaudio Heritage Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.99 per pair | $7,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #11 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 16.3”H x 8.3”W x 12.4”D (414 x 210.8 x 315 mm) | 15.2”H x 8.2”W x 12.6”D (385 x 208 x 320 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.1 ohms minimum, ported mode (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone woofer, 100 mm (4 in.) aluminium cone midrange, 19 mm (0.75 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT tweeter | 18cm MSP cone woofer, 28mm Esotar 3 dome tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 84.2dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) each | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.01 | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.71 | 6.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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