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 XTZ Spirit 4 ranks #159, rated 3.4/5, at $477, $922.99 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The KEF Q Concerto Meta is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. 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 4.18 for the XTZ Spirit 4. Its bass reaches about 35Hz before falling 10dB, against 40Hz for the XTZ Spirit 4. Watch for: Radiation pattern measures about ±50°, narrower than the reviewer’s preferred ±60° for a stronger sense of envelopment.
The case for the XTZ Spirit 4: Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass. The catch: The third-party measurement is low confidence.
Buy the KEF Q Concerto Meta. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $922.99 saving on the XTZ Spirit 4 is not enough to make up the difference.
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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.
Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Q Concerto Meta | XTZ Spirit 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399.99 per pair | $477 per pair |
| Ranked | #11 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #159 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 35Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | about 40.0Hz (measured, Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 42Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Dimensions | 16.3”H x 8.3”W x 12.4”D (414 x 210.8 x 315 mm) | 13.8H x 7.5W x 10.6D in |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| 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 | 1” dome tweeter, 6.5” woofer |
| Sensitivity | 84.2dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 86dB |
| Weight | 20.9 lbs (9.5 kg) each | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.01 | 4.18 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.71 | 6.30 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way passive, rear-ported |
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