Short answer: the KEF Q3 Meta, narrowly, because the Revel Concerta2 F35 needs a subwoofer for real bass. The Revel’s F3 of 61Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean a subwoofer is needed for real bass extension, though its two-and-a-half-way, four-driver layout with a waveguide-loaded 1” aluminum dome and 5.25” mid-range is sound. The KEF’s coaxial design strains in the 1-2kHz region above about 90dB at 10 feet.
Buy the KEF Q3 Meta ($899.99) for a bookshelf speaker; the Revel Concerta2 F35 ($900) suits a floorstanding speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Q3 Meta | Revel Concerta2 F35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.99 per pair | $900 per pair |
| Ranked | #156 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #31 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 37Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.7 ohms minimum (measured above 80Hz, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 6 ohms nominal (3.8 ohms minimum, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.5dB (measured average 300Hz-3kHz @ 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner; 87dB manufacturer specified) | 89.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner; 90dB manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone woofer, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT tweeter | 3x 5.25” deep anodized aluminum cone woofers, 1” Aluminum Tweeter |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | ported, rear |
| Weight | 15.9 lbs (7.2 kg) | 41 lbs (18.6 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 14.1”H x 8.3”W x 12”D (357.0 x 210.0 x 305.0 mm) | 40.3”H x 8.4”W x 12.2”D (1023.6 x 213.4 x 309.9 mm) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.66 | 5.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.50 | 7.30 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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