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KEF Q Concerto Meta Bookshelf Loudspeakers I'm selling these mint like new Kef Q Concerto Meta Speakers that are officially just under 7 months old and under warranty. I am the second owner. Receipt provided. These are wonderful British speakers, a classic reborn and a class leading 3 way design bookshelf speaker. The Q Concerto Meta HiFi speaker is the largest in the Q Series bookshelf speaker collection. Paying tribute to the original 1969 Concerto, which was the first 3-way standmount speaker, this modernised version delivers professional high-end audio quality. Thanks to its 3-way design a
This A$1,500 asking price is slightly ambitious, sitting just above the 75th percentile (A$1,443) of the recent comparable used market for the KEF Concerto Meta, though it remains under the new retail price of roughly A$2,000. While not a bargain, the A$1,500 figure reflects a fair premium for the like-new condition, placing it in the upper tier of typical used values but still below what a buyer would pay for a new pair.
The KEF Concerto Meta is a well-regarded entry-level standmount that delivers exceptional value, offering a smooth, silky sound and impressive in-room linearity thanks to KEF’s Meta technology. Its three-way design ensures rich audio with wide dispersion, making it a versatile choice for diverse listening environments. With the listing in like-new condition and likely including original accessories, this represents a solid buying opportunity for an enthusiast seeking high-performance sound without the new retail cost.
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KEF traces its roots to 1961, when British engineer Raymond Cooke founded the company in a modest Nissen hut on the grounds of the Kent Engineering and Foundry in Maidstone, England. A former BBC engineer and Wharfedale veteran, Cooke was driven by a passion for music and a commitment to technological innovation, aiming to reproduce sound as faithfully as the original performance. From its inception, KEF pioneered materials like foil-stiffened polystyrene diaphragms and Melinex tweeters in its debut K1 loudspeaker, setting a benchmark for engineering precision that propelled the brand to early acclaim.
KEF has long specialized in loudspeakers, establishing itself as a leader with iconic innovations such as the Uni-Q coaxial driver and computer-aided design techniques that revolutionized driver and enclosure development. While drive units supplied to other manufacturers fueled its growth, the brand's core output remains high-fidelity speakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and home theater systems, including early THX-approved setups. Active wireless models and reference-grade series extend its portfolio, though it eschews amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Renowned for its science-driven heritage, KEF occupies a premium position in the hi-fi market, blending accessible high-end performance with cutting-edge technology. Collectors prize vintage BBC monitors and Bextrene-driver classics, while modern buyers seek its precise, natural soundstaging. Decades of awards affirm KEF's status as a respected innovator, appealing to discerning audiophiles who value engineering over hype.
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