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KEF Q500 vs KEF R500

    7.09 in
    34.25 in
    KEF Q500 Loudspeaker
    KEF Q500
      11.81 in
      42.0 in
      KEF R500 Loudspeaker
      KEF R500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      2
      2 editorial reviews
      KEF's R500 floor standing speaker is the smallest of the R Series but still delivers a big soundRead more
      These floorstanders are classy and refined performersRead more
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      User rating
      54
      4.0 out of 5
      54 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		27 %
      3 stars
      		31 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      45
      3.8 out of 5
      45 user ratings
      5 stars
      		28 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		26 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		2 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      KEF Q500KEF Q500
      KEF R500KEF R500
      Speaker type2.5-way3-way
      Number of drivers53
      Recommended usageUniversalSpeaker set unit

      Connectivity

      KEF Q500KEF Q500
      KEF R500KEF R500
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Design

      KEF Q500KEF Q500
      KEF R500KEF R500
      Colour of productWood
      • Black
      • Cherry
      • Walnut
      Speaker placementFloorFloor

      Dimensions

      KEF Q500KEF Q500
      KEF R500KEF R500
      Weight33.07 lb48.06 lb
      Height34.25 in42.0 in
      Width7.09 in11.81 in
      Depth10.71 in12.9 in

      Audio features

      KEF Q500KEF Q500
      KEF R500KEF R500
      Impedance8.0 Ω8.0 Ω
      Sensitivity87.0 dB88.0 dB
      RMS rated power130.0 W150.0 W

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

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