Name: KEF Q4 Meta
Brand: KEF
SKU: B0DH8GHBFB
Price: 599.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The KEF Q4 Meta is a compact 2-way on-wall speaker featuring KEF’s 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array and Metamaterial Absorption Technology. It delivers a wide 52 Hz‑20 kHz frequency range with high sensitivity, making it suitable for LCR or surround placement in space-constrained home-theater setups.

✓ Best for: Home‑theater installations where wall‑mounting is required, rooms with limited floor space, users who want a versatile speaker that can act as left/right, center or surround, and audiophiles seeking high‑fidelity sound with advanced driver technology.✗ Not ideal for: Listeners demanding deep sub‑bass below 40 Hz, systems with amplifiers that cannot handle 4 Ω loads, large‑room installations needing higher SPL, or users looking for a lightweight, ceiling‑mountable speaker.

Pros

✓Space-efficient wall-mount design with only 5.6‑inch depth, eliminating the need for floor‑standing speakers.
✓High sensitivity of 86 dB allows clear, dynamic sound with modest amplifier power (10‑150 W).
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Specifications

Audio

Driver ConfigurationUni-Q Driver Array: 25 mm vented aluminum dome (HF) with MAT; 130 mm aluminum cone (LF/MF)

Frequency Range (-6dB)52 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency Response (±3dB)65 Hz - 20 kHz

Typical In-Room Bass Response (-6dB)44 Hz Hz

Crossover Frequency1.8 kHz Hz

Design

Design TypeTwo-way bass reflex

Available FinishesSatin Black, Satin White, Walnut

Features

Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT)Eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound

Uni-Q Driver Array12th generation Uni-Q driver acts as a single point source for even dispersion

Enhanced Crossover DesignFine-tuned signal path for pristine, clean sound

Flared Side-Firing PortDelivers rich, articulate bass while maintaining a slim profile

Detachable Microfiber GrilleAllows flexible aesthetics

General

BrandKEF

ModelQ4 Meta

ColorBlack

Warranty5 years

Release Date2024-09-26

Ports

Connector TypeBinding Posts

Power

Amplifier Requirements10 - 150 W

Technology

Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT)Eliminates 99% of high‑frequency distortion

Driver

Uni‑Q Driver Array12th‑generation coaxial driver with 25 mm dome and 130 mm cone

Mounting

Flexible OrientationCan be mounted vertically or horizontally for LCR or center channel

Connector

Binding PostsStandard speaker binding posts for secure connections

Port Design

Flared Side‑Firing PortDelivers rich, articulate bass while maintaining a slim profile

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