Short answer: the KEF Q1 Meta, if you are buying new. The KEF Q150 ranks higher than the Totem Kin One (#48 vs #108 of 179 bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the KEF Q1 Meta, is rated 3.6/5 at $399.99 and is still sold new.
The KEF Q150 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. Compact bookshelf speakers with a tweeter set in the center of the woofer, usable ported or sealed and easy to correct with EQ. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.86 against 3.68 for the Totem Kin One. Its bass reaches about 51Hz before falling 3dB, against 91Hz for the Totem Kin One. The catch: A high-frequency lift in the estimated in-room response makes it sound noticeably brighter in an untreated room than in a heavily acoustically-treated one: a real preference factor depending on your room’s furnishings.
The case for the Totem Kin One: A tiny bookshelf speaker with wide, spacious dispersion and distinctive color options, best with EQ and a subwoofer. The catch: Real-world sensitivity measured significantly below the manufacturer’s spec (about 83.4dB measured versus 89dB claimed).
Buy the KEF Q1 Meta, the replacement for the discontinued KEF Q150; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Totem Kin One.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the KEF Q150 reaches 44 Hz (10 dB down) against 59 Hz for the Totem Kin One, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the KEF Q150 scores 7.1 against 6.6 for the Totem Kin One on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Q150 | Totem Kin One | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 per pair Discontinued | $600 per pair |
| Ranked | #48 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #108 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 44Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 91Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 11.9”H x 7.1”W x 10.9”D (303 x 180 x 278 mm) | 9.5”H x 5”W x 6.3”D (241 x 127 x 159 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, about 4.7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal, 4.4 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | ~85dB (300Hz-3kHz on-axis, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 83.4dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 89dB manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 130mm (5.25”) aluminium Uni-Q woofer, 25mm (1”) vented aluminium dome tweeter | 4” MHEX cone woofer, 1” titanium infused soft dome tweeter |
| Weight | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each | 6.2 lbs (2.83 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.86 | 3.68 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.06 | 6.61 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Power Handling | - | 20-100W RMS |
Where the Ratings Come From
- KEF Q150: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and GR-Research.
- Totem Kin One: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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