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Sep 30, 2026 3:27 PM

[Extreme YMMV; Open-Box Excellent] KEF Q1 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair; Walnut) $289.99 + Free Store Pickup

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Select Best Buy Locations [bestbuy.com] have KEF Q1 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair; Walnut) (Open-Box) on sale for the prices below. Shipping is free for select locations / items. Otherwise, select free store pickup where available.

Available Options:
  • Excellent [bestbuy.com] $289.99
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings. Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
  • Good [bestbuy.com] $282.99
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings. May have minor scratches or dents. May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Fair [bestbuy.com] $278.99
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings. May have larger dents or scratches. May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.

Specs:
  • Bookshelf speakers, 150W RMS / 150W peak, 4 ohms
  • 5.25" driver/midrange, 1" tweeter
  • Frequency response: 97Hz–20kHz; sensitivity 86dB
  • Wired connectivity; binding post speaker wire connection
  • 11.9" H x 7.1" W x 10.9" D; 13.4 lbs
  • 5-yr warranty (parts & labor)
  • Model: Q1MWA | SKU: 6590368
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Select Best Buy Locations [bestbuy.com] have KEF Q1 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair; Walnut) (Open-Box) on sale for the prices below. Shipping is free for select locations / items. Otherwise, select free store pickup where available.

Available Options:
  • Excellent [bestbuy.com] $289.99
    • Works and looks like new. Restored to factory settings. Includes all parts and accessories. Packaging may vary or be absent.
  • Good [bestbuy.com] $282.99
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings. May have minor scratches or dents. May be missing non-essential parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Fair [bestbuy.com] $278.99
    • Works like new. Restored to factory settings. May have larger dents or scratches. May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.

Specs:
  • Bookshelf speakers, 150W RMS / 150W peak, 4 ohms
  • 5.25" driver/midrange, 1" tweeter
  • Frequency response: 97Hz–20kHz; sensitivity 86dB
  • Wired connectivity; binding post speaker wire connection
  • 11.9" H x 7.1" W x 10.9" D; 13.4 lbs
  • 5-yr warranty (parts & labor)
  • Model: Q1MWA | SKU: 6590368

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Sep 30, 2026 5:25 PM
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SeanMcK211Sep 30, 2026 5:25 PM
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Saw one in Bethlehem PA. Too far of a drive for me but hope someone gets it.
Sep 30, 2026 5:45 PM
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mgeoffriauSep 30, 2026 5:45 PM
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Well, normally I wouldn't buy refurbished passive speakers, but it's good to know they're restoring them to factory settings....
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EragornSep 30, 2026 5:57 PM
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Quote from mgeoffriau View quoted comment :
Well, normally I wouldn't buy refurbished passive speakers, but it's good to know they're restoring them to factory settings....
I know you're joking since there's nothing to reset, but I got a pair of the excellent Q1 meta's a few months ago and they're were still in the packaging. It looks like the box was cut open but they were never used. YMMV though.
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Sep 30, 2026 6:44 PM
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AquaMeat9126Sep 30, 2026 6:44 PM
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The new is on sale for $399. How good are these?
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Sep 30, 2026 7:05 PM
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betterdealSep 30, 2026 7:05 PM
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Frequency response: 97Hz–20kHz; sensitivity 86dB
Decent amp & Subwoofer required.
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Quote from betterdeal View quoted comment :
Frequency response: 97Hz–20kHz; sensitivity 86dB
Decent amp & Subwoofer required.
Yup - I have no sub since I'm in an apartment, but I have two sets, one paired with a WiiM Amp and the other WiiM Amp Ultra.
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Quote from AquaMeat9126 View quoted comment :
The new is on sale for $399. How good are these?
They are very good small high fidelity speakers.
Keep in mind they are small (by hifi standards) and will not fill large spaces well if you want higher volumes and they can not fill a larger space with bass.

In many case people will want to a subwoofer and will want bass management features in your amp/dsp or whatever you plan to connect these to. That way you can remove the low bass from the signal being sent to these allowing for more output and cleaner sound over-all.
That is true for just about any small set of hifi speakers.

If the space is small or you don't go loud, or don't like deep bass then these can fly solo pretty well.
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Sep 30, 2026 10:36 PM
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kjediSep 30, 2026 10:36 PM
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Quote from betterdeal View quoted comment :
Frequency response: 97Hz–20kHz; sensitivity 86dB
Decent amp & Subwoofer required.
Where did you see the 97Hz number?

KEF's stated specs are 47Hz at the -6db level and 51Hz at the -3db level, which is pretty reasonable for a bookshelf
Sep 30, 2026 11:10 PM
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grassonionSep 30, 2026 11:10 PM
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Says unavailable, is there a way to check local stock anymore?
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Quote from grassonion View quoted comment :
Says unavailable, is there a way to check local stock anymore?
it will only show you stock for stores that have it marked for shipping or stores within 250 miles of you for pickup (if that's what you mean)
Oct 1, 2026 12:32 AM
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dpoomOct 1, 2026 12:32 AM
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these do a lot of great things like filling a room. making it sound the same wherever you sit. sounding like it was meant to sound like. the vocals are only okay, they get muddled because i think its trying to put out base and mids from the same place.
Oct 1, 2026 12:48 AM
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SmartPartner7977Oct 1, 2026 12:48 AM
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Quote from kjedi View quoted comment :
Where did you see the 97Hz number?

KEF's stated specs are 47Hz at the -6db level and 51Hz at the -3db level, which is pretty reasonable for a bookshelf
More like -3dB at 65Hz according to spinorama. 97 might be -3 from the bass peak around 120Hz.
Oct 1, 2026 1:07 AM
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Dmeech999Oct 1, 2026 1:07 AM
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I wouldn't buy anything "open box" at BB. I feel like it's their floor models that have poked and prodded for months.
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ModenacartOct 1, 2026 1:38 AM
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Great speakers. These will absolutely fill a normal sized room. You will want a sub.

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Quote from Dmeech999 View quoted comment :
I wouldn't buy anything "open box" at BB. I feel like it's their floor models that have poked and prodded for months.
Strong YMMV, but mine was an opened box with everything still wrapped up - didn't look like anything was removed from the box.

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