



đ¶ Elevate your sound gameâbecause your space deserves legendary audio.
The KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speaker pairs award-winning Uni-Q driver technology with a redesigned cabinet and advanced crossovers to deliver room-filling, crystal-clear sound with deep bass. Its sleek satin black finish and compact form factor make it the perfect blend of style and performance for discerning audiophiles and modern living spaces.























| ASIN | B071P6KQZX |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For music players, home theater, smartphones or tablets, TVs |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | 94,295 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 260 in Bookshelf Hi-Fi Speakers |
| Box Contents | Q150 Speakers |
| Brand Name | KEF |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | TV, Desktop, Smartphone, MP3 Player, Projector, Game Console, Karaoke Machine, Tablet, Notebook, Home Theater |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Button |
| Customer Package Type | FFP file |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,158) |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 7 Years |
| Enclosure Material | vinyl |
| Frequency Response | 28000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00637203215681 |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 41D x 54.1W x 43.5H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | KEF Surround Bookshelf Home Speaker Set of 2 Black (Q150B) |
| Item Weight | 25 Pounds |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | KEF |
| Maximum Range | 5 Metres |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 200 Watts |
| Model Name | Q150 |
| Model Number | Q150 |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, RCA, USB |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Features | Hi Res Audio, auto speaker setup |
| Product Warranty | Drivers: 5 years. Electronics: 2 years. |
| Series Number | 150 |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
| Specific Uses For Product | For Computers, For DVD Players, For Televisions, For Surround Sound Systems, For Music Players, Home Cinema |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Speaker Diameter | 13.34 Centimetres |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 637203215681 |
| Unit Count | 2.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Tiered |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology Type | No wireless communication technology |
| Woofer Driver Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
T**S
Sound bigger than their size
I spent quite some time researching a replacement for my Rogers BBC compact monitors which Iâve had for years and still sound great. But due to downsizing are now too big for our little cottage. So smaller speakers mean compromising on sound quality, right? Wrong! These KEF Q150âs sound great. They are crystal clear and have a surprisingly deep base. They perform like much bigger speakers, and at the price I think are a bargain. They also look good. Listening to them is a pleasure. Highly recommended.
A**N
You can't go wrong with KEF
KEF is my favourite speaker brand, excellent detail, good bass, very good value
Z**Y
Bookshelf Speakers
Great bookshelf speakers, looks really cool and the sound is fantastic. Really pleased.
P**N
Really pleased with these speakers
I deliberated quite a bit over whether to spend the money on these speakers. I had a pair of Technics speakers attached to a Cambridge Audio Topaz amplifier connected to my computer through which I played music from Spotify & Apple Music. Would they really be a significant improvement over my existing bookshelf speakers? Well, the answer is YES!! Quite simply the transformation in sound quality and listening enjoyment is HUGE! I'm not an audiophile, but I listen to a wide range of music styles and they do a great job, for me, with everything from drum n bass, to rock, to ambient, to pop, Netflix, Youtube and even my Teams calls. I would highly recommend these speakers
A**L
Excellent value at ÂŁ300
Well worth their price at ÂŁ300. Not so much at full price. A bit bass boomy if close to walls so watch out for positioning. I'd say a nice fairly neutralmsound meant for all kinds of music. Nice design although the cabinetry is nothing to write home about. A good purchase at ÂŁ300 for someone who's getting into hi-fi.
M**K
Superb
Superb sound for the price. I'm sure there are 'better' or 'cheaper' but it's all about the sound I like and they perform brilliantly and look cool.... love them
S**.
Great for surround channels
Using 4x of these as surrounds in my home cinema and they sound great, a bit too much on treble side but fixed that by adjusting the settings on the avr so they sound great now.
J**N
brill quality
like everything about them cept a little expensive.... Speaker grills should be included in price .... that is shameful.
F**G
trÚs bien de bonnes bases bonne aiguë sont super trÚs content de mon achat
A**O
MagnĂficos. Un sonido limpio, claro, con profundidad, una maravilla. Solo anotar que no tienen pantalla de tela y, ya se que puede ser mĂĄs una apreciaciĂłn que una realidad, se ven vulnerables a posibles roces y propensos a acumular polvo.
W**R
Lautsprecher sind seit 45 Jahren ein Thema fĂŒr mich. Ich habe deren Weiterentwicklung in den letzten Jahrzehnten mitverfolgt, und auch verschiedenste Exemplar selbst gebaut. Wichtig ist mir dabei, unabhĂ€ngig von der Preisklasse, das ein Lautsprecher eine BĂŒhne fĂŒr den Zuhörer aufbauen kann, und sich mit verschiedensten Musikrichtungen lange Zeit mĂŒhelos anhören lĂ€sst. Bislang war sowas in der Einstiegsklasse nicht zu finden, und auch ein Selbstbau wĂŒrde sich angesichts der mittlerweile stark gestiegen Teilepreise in dieser Preisklasse ziemlich schwer tun. Gesucht habe ich eigentlich nur Lautsprecher fĂŒr meinen Rechner im Arbeitszimmer, mit denen man auch mal Musik bei gehobener LautstĂ€rke hören kann, ohne dass einem gleich die Ohren abfallen. KEF kenne ich dabei schon aus den FrĂŒhtagen meiner ersten Hi-Fi Anlage als seriöse Firma, die sich bemĂŒht ihre Produkte ohrenfreundlich abzustimmen. Aber klappt das auch noch, wenn man nur knapp 320 ⏠fĂŒr das Paar aufruft? Schauen wir mal. Getestet habe ich die Lautsprecher selbstverstĂ€ndlich nicht in meinem Arbeitszimmer, sondern an einem Pioneer VSX-L305 in meinem Wohnzimmer (28mÂČ, akustisch nicht sonderlich problematisch). Die GehĂ€use sind recht einfach verarbeitet (irgendwo muss man ja sparen), aber sehen aus 2m Entfernung betrachtet doch ganz gut aus. Eine Frontverkleidung gibt es auch nicht, was mich persönlich ĂŒberhaupt nicht stört. Die Schraubklemmen sind hochwertig (Bi-Wiring ist nicht möglich, aber m.E. auch verzichtbar), und zweiteilige Schaumstoffpfropfen zum teilweisen oder vollstĂ€ndigen Verschluss der Bassreflexöffnung liegen bei. Die sollte man auch gut verwahren, denn sie dĂŒrften bei vielen Nutzern zur Anwendung kommen (dazu gleich mehr). Ich habe sie dann auf meinen Eckhörnern in Ohrhöhe mit jeweils rd. 50 cm Abstand zu den WĂ€nden positioniert, und erst mal mit wenig anspruchsvoller Popmusik begonnen. Ergebnis: auch da wo normaler Weise kaum Bass ist, gab es jetzt jeden Menge davon, sodass selbst die Mitten nahezu erschlagen wurden, und kaum noch Details durchkamen. Ok, sie stehen jetzt ja nicht frei im Raum, sondern in den Ecken, wenn auch mit einem halben Meter Entfernung zu den WĂ€nden. Das kann schon mal zu einer deutlichen Ăberbetonung der BĂ€sse fĂŒhren, aber das hier war dann doch des Guten zu viel. Also her mit den Schaumstoffstöpseln, und den Reflextunnel erst mal komplett verschlieĂen. Was fĂŒr eine Wohltat! Der Bass hat jetzt die richtige StĂ€rke, und die Mitten können sich klar und prĂ€zise durchsetzen. Allerdings reicht der Bass nun auch nicht mehr so tief, wenngleich das noch ausreichend wĂ€re. Dennoch, was passiert wohl, wenn man die inneren Kerne aus den Schaumstoffstöpseln herausnimmt? Tja, dann bekommt man, zumindest bei meinem Raum und meiner Aufstellung, das optimale Ergebnis: Der Bass reicht verblĂŒffend tief fĂŒr ein so einfach konstruiertes GehĂ€use und ist auch recht trocken und schnell, die Mitten verraten viele Details (abhĂ€ngig von der QualitĂ€t der Aufnahme natĂŒrlich), und die Höhen fĂŒgen sich ohrenfreundlich und ebenfalls detailverliebt in das Gesamtbild ein. Da nervt auch nach Stunden nichts. Erster Punkt damit schon mal erfĂŒllt! Wie sieht es jetzt aus mit der RĂ€umlichkeit? Da das Koaxchassis ja als Punktschallquelle agiert sollte die eigentlich sehr gut sein, und das ist sie auch, sofern man genau zwischen den Boxen sitzt. So eine breite, und ziemlich prĂ€zise rĂ€umliche Darstellung habe ich von einer Fertigbox in dieser Preisklasse bislang noch nie gehört. Hier bekommen auch anspruchsvollere Musikfreunde einiges geboten, was man so in dieser Preisklasse auf keinen Fall erwarten wĂŒrde. NatĂŒrlich sind die dynamischen FĂ€higkeiten des verhĂ€ltnismĂ€Ăig kleinen Chassis beschrĂ€nkt, aber bevor es da zu Kompressionserscheinungen kommt, hat man schon erheblich mehr als ZimmerlautstĂ€rke erreicht. Selbst in meinem Wohnzimmer hinterlieĂen die KEF keinen verlorenen Eindruck. Um Musik bei, der Darbietung angemessener LautstĂ€rke zu hören, reichte es immer. Interessant fand ich auch, dass man kaum Schwankungen im Frequenzgang hört, wenn man sich im Raum bewegt. NatĂŒrlich gibt es dann keine rĂ€umliche Darstellung mehr, aber ansonsten bleibt der Klang ausgeglichen, ohne das z.B. irgend wann die Höhen einbrechen. Bei der Positionierung beachten sollte man, dass die Bassreflexöffnung auf der RĂŒckseite liegt. Bei einer direkten Montage an der Wand sollte man sie mit den Schaumstoffstöpseln besser komplett verschlieĂen. Die EinbuĂen im Bass dĂŒrften dabei zwar vertretbar sein, ich wĂŒrde sie aber lieber auf StĂ€ndern im Raum platzieren, um kein Potential zu verschenken. Wem das doch recht einfache OberflĂ€chenfinish nicht sonderlich zusagt, der sollte darĂŒber nachdenken, zu Rolle und Glanzlack zu greifen. Bei der Gelegenheit könnte man dann auch gleich die GehĂ€usekanten (zumindest die der Schallwand) brechen, um so eine noch bessere rĂ€umliche Darstellung und einen eventuell leicht lineareren Frequenzgang in den Mitten zu erreichen. Ich denke, dass das einen Versuch wert wĂ€re. Fazit: Dieser Lautsprecher macht vieles richtig, obwohl er nur wenig kostet. Wer bei Musik noch richtig zuhören kann und will, aber nicht allzu viel auf der hohen Kante hat, sollte hier zugreifen. Auch Musikfreunde die nach einem guten Zweitlautsprecher suchen, oder nur ein kleineres Zimmer zur VerfĂŒgung haben, sollten sich die Q150 mal anhören. Auch wenn man den Frequenzgang nicht unbedingt als linealglatt bezeichnen kann, diese Lautsprecher machen mehr SpaĂ als sie kosten. Man kann ihnen lange stressfrei zuhören, und eine so gute rĂ€umliche Darstellung findet man in dieser Preisklasse (und auch noch darĂŒber) sonst nicht.
T**.
Benutze die Lautsprecher jetzt ca. 3 Wochen. Als VerstÀrker dient mir eine Röhre mit 2 x 7 Watt. Was soll ich sagen, einfach toll. Musik pur. Obwohl die Lautsprecher nur 86 db Wirkungsgrad haben spielen sie souverÀn auf. Da passt alles. Man muà ihnen nur eine gewisse Zeit geben zum einspielen (bei mir gut 100 Stunden). Die Verarbeitung ist der Preisklasse entsprechend. Von mir eine klare Empfehlung. Die Lieferung hat auch prima funktioniert.
K**N
Many reading this are probably in the same predicament they find themselves in when the Q150 and Q350 frequently go on sale for $300 and $500 respectively. I too found myself on that see-saw of trying to decide which to buy and if the Q350 was worth the extra $200. I scoured the internet for any comparisons or comments and found very little worthwhile info. From the bits I did gather, there seemed to be a general consensus that the Q150 had cleaner treble, but the Q350 sounded bigger, warmer, had better mids, and more bass. That unless on a budget, one should just spring for the Q350. Thereâs also speculation that the Q150 is inherently superior because it uses the same size driver and similar size enclosure as the LS50. So, which is it? Let me touch on build and dimensions real quick for those unfamiliar. While I personally find the black iteration of both of these among the most beautiful bookshelf speakers out there, the build leaves something to be desired. While the binding posts might be the cheapest Iâve encountered and the cabinet is pretty hollow, I tend to quickly forgive these factors as long as it sounds good. The matte black vinyl looks great and Iâm THRILLED it's not the black ash abomination that finds its way onto so many speakers. The edges are very sharp and clean; a great contrast to the round, centered drivers. There are no grills included, but I would have never used them. Plus, the ones you can buy look cheap and donât cover the entire face of the speaker. Why KEF didnât even bother making a grill cutout for the logo of an upcharge grill is beyond me. Iâm a huge fan of KEF and their coaxial drivers, and the LS50 still remains my favorite speaker (with subwoofer assistance). I also previously owned the Q150 a few years ago and preferred it in direct comparison to the CCB-8, UB5, and Denton. The Q350 is new for me and I was hoping it would build on what I remembered from the superb Q150. Sadly, it doesnât. To cut to the chase regarding the value proposition, if the prices were reversed with the Q150 at $500 and Q350 at $300, Iâd still purchase the Q150 over the Q350. Unlike the bigger driver and higher price would lead you to believe, the Q350 is not everything the Q150 does but better, nor is it a Q150 with more bass and a bigger sound. Itâs a complete side step at best, and in my honest opinion, a flat-out downgrade. I pulled my trusty Studio 570s off mains duty and listened to the Q350 for a few days. While there is always something special to be said about the imaging coaxial drivers provide, these just always sounded way too mellow, too laid-back, and almost muddy. They lack dynamics and never really seem to emerge from their slumber until I seriously crank the volume. At quiet to normal levels, forget it. All the times I was completely uninvolved with the music, Iâd instead be constantly urging them to give me MORE. Bring forth the vocals! Bring out the details! Bring up the sparkle! They are indeed very warm, overly so. Almost like KEF experimenting with a Sennheiser or Wharfedale sound. They remind me of the UB5. No glaring faults, but just blah (I still remember liking the UB5 more). The urge to connect a power station and put a trillion watts into them so they can WAKE UP! Vocals definitely suffered because of this. While soft and gentle, theyâre simply too muffled. Not so good for quiet, night time, or dialogue-heavy listening. Putting the 570s back in place and BAM, the veil vaporized and the injection of clarity and accompanied shock was like a splash of cold water. I hastily ordered the Q150 after becoming increasingly unhappy with the Q350 and the fact it was no match for the 570s. Hoping Iâd at least be able to keep one of the KEFs (almost just for their appearance and coaxial drivers alone), I set the Q150s in the same location, on the same stands, in the same room. 6ft apart with my listening position also 6ft away. To my relief, they were exactly as I remembered them. They had the sparkle the Q350 was completely missing. Vocals, especially female, finally came alive. Everything sounded more realistic and believable. Fine details and imaging seemed more carefully crafted and didnât get lost in the added midbass and laid-back nature like they did on the Q350. Most surprising was that the bass and extension were comparable, but cleaner and more defined on the Q150. The Q350 has more midbass and smoothness, but of what did it no favors. The soundstage and imaging between the two also sounded pretty indistinguishable and Iâd likely fail a blind test. Had I not known of their prices, there is no question I would have thought the Q150 was the more expensive speaker as it has a cleaner, clearer, more balanced sound. But, it's clear to me that the Q150 and Q350 were cut from the same cloth regarding different aspects aside from their sound profiling. For one, the Q150 is also still difficult to drive and definitely sounds better when turned up. Although, they do not suffer from low power or low level listening as much as the Q350 due to their more forward nature and better treble. Both also require a tempered expectation when it comes to bass. If pushed hard, the bass will start to fall apart and become flabby. If youâre a basshead and like party volumes, I shouldnât be the one mentioning you need floorstanders and/or a subwoofer. Lastly, I found it interesting that while my ear is actually 4-5 inches higher than tweeter level when theyâre on my 28â stands, putting 4 inch yoga blocks underneath them to mimic a 32â stand (and become within an inch of ear level) revealed that they didnât sound quite as good, becoming thinner and brighter. Goes without saying for any speaker, but definitely experiment with speaker height, width apart, toe-in, and distance from surrounding walls. Ultimately, the Q150 was the clear winner here in both value and sound. Many will buy them simply for the fact theyâre $200 cheaper⊠and thatâs the real final nail in the Q350s coffin. With that $200 savings, one could purchase a nice pair of speaker stands and still have cash left over. Not to mention, the Q150 is easier to maneuver, place, and experiment with due to their size and weight reduction. Theyâd work brilliantly on a desk and I anticipate the smaller driver would sound better nearfield. The Q350 is big enough that placement options other than dedicated stands would be limited. Everything said, I highly recommend the Q150 and think it would fit the bill for most people and in most cases over the Q350. But at the end of the day, it's all about the music⊠right? And that $200 you just saved.
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