KLH Model Four vs KEF Q7 Meta

Short answer: the KLH Model Four. It ranks #161 of 226 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $1,999.98; the KEF Q7 Meta ranks #176, rated 3.5/5, at $1,999.98. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.

The case for the KLH Model Four: A slim floorstanding member of KLH’s Model collection, with an 8” woofer and the same 4” midrange and 1” aluminum tweeter as the measured KLH Model Five (4.76 Spinorama preference score). The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured KLH Model Five.

What the KEF Q7 Meta does well: 3-way bass reflex floorstanding tower with 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array (0.75-inch vented aluminum dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology and 4-inch aluminum midrange) coupled with dual 6.5-inch hybrid aluminum woofers. Watch for: 4 ohm nominal impedance with a 3.2 ohm minimum dip means it draws significant amplifier current, and the rear bass-reflex port requires at least 30-50cm of wall clearance.

Buy the KLH Model Four. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KEF Q7 Meta at the same price, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.

About the ratings: neither speaker has been measured yet, so both ratings are estimated from measured siblings and predecessors (likely ranges: KLH Model Four 3.4 to 4.1; KEF Q7 Meta 3.3 to 3.7). Treat this verdict as provisional.

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The Two Speakers In Full

KLH Model Four: $1,999.98 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay

Same family: the KLH Model Three (bookshelf, estimated 3.8/5), the KLH Model Five (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4/5) and the KLH Model Seven (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4/5).

Pros: A slim floorstanding member of KLH’s Model collection, with an 8” woofer and the same 4” midrange and 1” aluminum tweeter as the measured KLH Model Five (4.76 Spinorama preference score). The sealed cabinet is only 210mm deep and can sit 6 inches from a wall. KLH rates it 46Hz to 20kHz (±3dB) and 35Hz at -10dB.

Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured KLH Model Five. Free-field sensitivity is 85dB and the impedance falls to 3.5 ohms at 120Hz, so it needs more amplifier power than its size suggests.

Full KLH Model Four review and specifications →

Bass Extension (-10dB)	35Hz (manufacturer specified)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	46Hz (manufacturer specified)
Crossover Frequency	380Hz, 2.5kHz
DIY Kit	No
Drivers	1” aluminum dome tweeter, 4” pulp paper midrange, 8” pulp paper woofer
Frequency Response	46Hz - 20kHz ±3dB (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	6 ohms nominal, 3.5 ohms minimum (manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	85dB free-field, 88dB in-room (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight	47 lbs (21.3 kg) each (with stand)
Woofer Cabinet	sealed

• Links
  • Official KLH Model Four Product Page
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • KLH Model Four vs MartinLogan Motion F10
  • KLH Model Four vs Paradigm Monitor SE 8000F
  • KLH Model Four vs SVS Prime Pinnacle

KEF Q7 Meta: $1,999.98 per pair Estimated Amazon KEF eBay

Same family: the KEF Q1 Meta (smallest bookshelf, rated 3.6/5), the KEF Q4 Meta (bookshelf, estimated 3.4/5), the KEF Q3 Meta (bookshelf, rated 3.4/5), the KEF Q Concerto Meta (largest bookshelf, rated 4.6/5), the KEF Q11 Meta (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4/5), the KEF Q6 Meta (center, rated 3.9/5) and the KEF Q8 Meta (surround, rated 3.4/5). See every KEF Q Series generation.

Pros: 3-way bass reflex floorstanding tower with 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array (0.75-inch vented aluminum dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology and 4-inch aluminum midrange) coupled with dual 6.5-inch hybrid aluminum woofers. Rates 46Hz to 20kHz (±3dB), extends to 28Hz in-room (-6dB), and features low distortion (<1% from 38Hz to 20kHz at 90dB).

Cons: 4 ohm nominal impedance with a 3.2 ohm minimum dip means it draws significant amplifier current, and the rear bass-reflex port requires at least 30-50cm of wall clearance.

Full KEF Q7 Meta review and specifications →

Released	Oct 2024 (2 years ago)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	46Hz (manufacturer specified)
Cabinet Color	Satin Black, Satin White, Walnut
Country	United Kingdom
Dimensions	39.4”H x 12.5”W x 12.4”D (1001 x 317 x 315 mm)
Drivers	0.75” vented aluminum dome with MAT tweeter, 4” aluminum midrange, dual 6.5” hybrid aluminum woofers
Enclosure	ported, rear
Frequency Response	46Hz - 20kHz (±3dB) (manufacturer specified)
Impedance	4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohms minimum, manufacturer specified)
Sensitivity	87dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified)
Weight	40.6 lbs (18.4 kg) each

• Links
  • Official KEF Q7 Meta Website
• Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
• Head-to-Head Comparisons
  • KEF Q7 Meta vs Paradigm Monitor SE 8000F
  • KEF Q7 Meta vs Triangle Borea BR09