Short answer: the KEF Q Concerto Meta. Both are rated 4.6/5 for sound quality (#11 and #13 of 222 bookshelf speakers), and the KEF Q Concerto Meta costs $999.99 against $3,799 for the Wharfedale Aura 2, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
What the KEF Q Concerto Meta does well: A neutral three way bookshelf speaker that sounds consistent from seat to seat, with smooth treble that many rivals at its price lack. The tradeoff: Radiation pattern measures about ±50°, narrower than the reviewer’s preferred ±60° for a stronger sense of envelopment.
The case for the Wharfedale Aura 2: A mini tower style bookshelf speaker with nearly flat response, huge clean output, wide sound, and bass that reaches deep in most rooms. The tradeoff: A breakup/peak around 13kHz can sound sharp or shrill depending on the track, the main tonal flaw noted.
Buy the KEF Q Concerto Meta. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $2,799.01 less than the Wharfedale Aura 2.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Wharfedale Aura 2 reaches 30 Hz (10 dB down) against 35 Hz for the KEF Q Concerto Meta, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Efficiency: the Wharfedale Aura 2 is rated at 87 dB sensitivity against 84.2 dB for the KEF Q Concerto Meta, so it plays as loud with roughly two thirds of the amplifier power.
- Close enough not to matter: preference score with a subwoofer (7.7 vs 7.7).
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Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Q Concerto Meta | Wharfedale Aura 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.99 per pair | $3,799.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #11 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #13 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 30Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 16.3”H x 8.3”W x 12.4”D (414 x 210.8 x 315 mm) | 22.1”H x 11.3”W x 15.3”D (561.3 x 287 x 388.6 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal (3.1 ohms minimum above 80Hz, 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 | 6.5” Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone woofer, 4” Black Glass Fibre Matrix Cone midrange, 27x90mm AMT tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 84.2dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) each | 45 lbs (20.4 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.01 | 6.03 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.71 | 7.65 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- KEF Q Concerto Meta: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
- Wharfedale Aura 2: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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