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KEF Q Concerto Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

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Various Retailers have KEF Q Concerto Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

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Available from:Features:
  • Q Concerto features KEF's revolutionary Meta material technology that can absorb 99% of the unwanted noise from the rear of the driver for pure and natural sound.
  • KEF's 12th Generation Uni-Q driver acts as a single point source to disperse sound more evenly for an immersive and cohesive soundstage with better clarity.
  • A critical component of the Q series is the refined crossover, which ensures seamless integration of all speaker parts. More than 1,000 specific measurements are taken for each speaker model, allowing a precise signal path and optimization for the best possible performance.
  • The Q Series speakers feature a contemporary minimalist design with a satin finish that offers a premium, subtle glow.
  • 5 Year manufacturer's warranty

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Various Retailers have KEF Q Concerto Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) on sale for $999.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member gabe23111 for sharing this deal.

Available from:Features:
  • Q Concerto features KEF's revolutionary Meta material technology that can absorb 99% of the unwanted noise from the rear of the driver for pure and natural sound.
  • KEF's 12th Generation Uni-Q driver acts as a single point source to disperse sound more evenly for an immersive and cohesive soundstage with better clarity.
  • A critical component of the Q series is the refined crossover, which ensures seamless integration of all speaker parts. More than 1,000 specific measurements are taken for each speaker model, allowing a precise signal path and optimization for the best possible performance.
  • The Q Series speakers feature a contemporary minimalist design with a satin finish that offers a premium, subtle glow.
  • 5 Year manufacturer's warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $400 less (28.5% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1399.99 at the time of this posting.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Just keep listening to your Beats headphones, bro. 🙄
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They have nothing to do with each other. I own both. These are large 3-way passive and require a fairly powerful amp and have good bass. The lsx ii are small 2-way powered smart speakers without much bass without a sub (I have a small sub). When powered correctly these sound much better.
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KEF's Q Concerto Meta is a large 3 way bookshelf speaker that stands out for bass depth, dynamic punch, and a broad soundstage, especially in larger rooms or home theater setups. The $1,000 pair price is called a strong deal and matches recent KEF and retailer pricing. Proper amplification matters, since the speakers are described as demanding 4 ohm loads that can sound warm, dark, or even bright if the setup is off. The main tradeoff is that they are not the most forgiving choice, so pairing and room size matter. A solid option when you want KEF scale without moving to towers.

  • Home theater listeners in medium or larger rooms, because the speakers deliver strong bass depth and dynamic capability when paired with proper amplification.

    BVRCteknowervckadath

  • Owners with a capable external amplifier, because the speakers are demanding 4-ohm loads that sound good only with enough power and stability.

    BlueHalibut359teknowerteknower

  • Listeners skipping a subwoofer, because the speakers can provide enough bass depth to stand on their own better than smaller models.

    syed117Zorbat1446BVRC

  • Music listeners who want a lively, forward presentation, because the speakers sound more forward with a broader soundstage than laid-back alternatives.

    supermanrobteknower

  • Listeners who prefer a neutral, airy top end, because the speakers can sound warm, muffled, dark, or treble-light.

    Dino2727Dino272724grant24

  • Small-room desktop setups, because the cabinets are too large for a desk and are better suited to bigger spaces.

    BVRCteknower

  • Home theater buyers expecting an easy AVR match, because the speakers are inefficient and can need more amplifier headroom than a modest receiver provides.

    BlueHalibut359teknower

  • Shoppers comparing within KEF and expecting a clear upgrade over older Q models, because the Meta tuning may not be a decisive step up.

    pgharibipgharibi

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Nov 2, 2025 3:22 PM
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24grant24Nov 2, 2025 3:22 PM
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Pretty good deal (-$400) for one of the better speakers in this price range.
Erin has data and likes it.

https://youtu.be/O-7b6sqDOus?si=o...br /> Some people may find that they are a bit treble light, especially in a large room.
Nov 2, 2025 4:42 PM
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Tried them. Didn't love them. Sounded a little muffled and dark.
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I think this is for rich people or is it hand made, is it made of gold, or are you out of your mind ?
Just keep listening to your Beats headphones, bro. 🙄
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Nov 2, 2025 6:23 PM
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syed117Nov 2, 2025 6:23 PM
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Have the LS 50 metas. Some say these are better than the metas if you don't have a sub.

Seems like a great price.
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Nov 2, 2025 8:05 PM
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ashmNov 2, 2025 8:05 PM
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How do these compare to the LSX II LT that were on sale for $600 a couple of weeks ago?
Nov 2, 2025 8:16 PM
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ekobk1Nov 2, 2025 8:16 PM
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The best sounding bookshelf speaker in Kef's lineup is/was the Q150 paired with musical sub. Very surprisingly, it had much better frequency response (better bass) than the larger 6.5" Q350. The 150 was basically the same speaker as the more expensive LS50, in a more budget exterior. The reason why is that that Kef has put much more R&D and time tuning that 5-1/4" speaker than any of the rest of their lineup. The meta line is basically the same thing as the old gen sound wise - there is very little conclusive evidence so far that the meta line actually sounds better than the non metas (e.g. q150, q650, etc). Thus, I wouldn't bother with a 6.5" speaker like this from Kef.
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Nov 2, 2025 8:33 PM
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BVRCNov 2, 2025 8:33 PM
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The KEF LS50 Meta excels in clarity and midrange finesse, the Q Concerto Meta offers greater bass depth and dynamic capability for larger rooms, and the LSX II provides wireless flexibility with decent sound performance for smaller spaces or casual use. Your choice depends on priorities in bass, convenience, room size, and budget.I have the LS50s and the LSXII. The LSX fits on my desktop, the other two cannot. Reg. a musical sub, you need and I find the SVS micro goes well to complement, but is not too much of a jump up from the budget Jamos 810s or I don't have golden ears Smilie You do need good DACs/Amps to go with the LS50/ Q Concertos. Budget wise, consider the Kantos for desktop though. Read up ASR, erin though before you decide how you tradeoff.
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Nov 2, 2025 8:40 PM
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madsci1016Nov 2, 2025 8:40 PM
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Dang, got a open box pair for $1026 just a month ago. Good deal. Love these speakers for the bedroom theater.
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How do these compare to the LSX II LT that were on sale for $600 a couple of weeks ago?
They have nothing to do with each other. I own both. These are large 3-way passive and require a fairly powerful amp and have good bass. The lsx ii are small 2-way powered smart speakers without much bass without a sub (I have a small sub). When powered correctly these sound much better.
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Tried them. Didn't love them. Sounded a little muffled and dark.
You almost certainly weren't powering them properly
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Quote from teknower View quoted comment :
You almost certainly weren't powering them properly
I tried a few different power amps. They're just very warm speakers, which some people may like, but I prefer more neutral and detailed speakers. I liked my older Q speakers better. And my R speakers as well, but that's a more obvious and expected improvement.
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Nov 2, 2025 10:19 PM
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euuser20351860Nov 2, 2025 10:19 PM
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Same price on KEF website. https://us.kef.com/products/q-con...4963503351
Nov 2, 2025 11:11 PM
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bek1Nov 2, 2025 11:11 PM
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This was their Black Friday price last year. I wonder if there's any chance they'll dip below this for this year's Black Friday?
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Quote from SUBHEREO-FYI View quoted comment :
I think this is for rich people or is it hand made, is it made of gold, or are you out of your mind ?
This is nothing. Try Arendal's 1528 Tower 8 Limited Edition speaker... only $13k. And some prices go a lot higher than that. There are a lot of people with money out there.
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