Sharp Imaging
Kenneth from Pittsburgh, PA on 7/9/2025
Speakers sound like my older KEF speakers with crystal clear clarity. Well worth the cost.
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Don't push these
Dan from COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA on 5/18/2025
Great sounding speakers for the price, but don't push them. I listened to them through a Yamaha RS-2002 reciever at moderate to higher volume but never higher than 75% but still ended up cracking a speaker cone. Pretty bummed out. Afrer some research i discovered that this is an issue with these speakers.Was hoping Crutchfield would take them back and give me credit towards different speakers, but I need to go through KEF, so I'll end up with the same ones.
Pros: Great sounding for the price
Cons: Fragile,
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Darryl from Hamilton, OH on 5/12/2025
There are great speakers really sound great
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Impressive!
I could not be more pleased. I use these in my drum studio with a vintage Pioneer integrated amplifier to listen to music online so I can listen to the drum parts separately. Impressive sound quality!
Pros: Perfect fit with my studio system.
Cons: Nothing bad
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KEF Q150: Amazing Sound
Charles from Marion, NY on 4/16/2025
Bought these as rear surround speakers to complete our KEF speaker suite. Wall installation was easy with the addition of the B2 wall brackets, and they sound - like all of our KEF speakers - amazing!
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Incredible In Price Range
Mac from North Branford, CT on 3/11/2025
Phenomenal speakers for how small they are and some of the best in their respective price range. I primarily listen to records and all the full sounds you'd want to hear from vinyl come through these KEF Q150s. I pair these speakers with a Fluance RT85 turntable and Marantz receiver. The walnut finish looks gorgeous too! Very happy with my purchase and the support from Crutchfield!
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Great value for the money!
Richard from Maryland Hts, MO on 3/4/2025
So good, I ordered a second pair and replaced my 25 y/o Klipsch bookshelfs.
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Richard from Douglas, MA on 2/4/2025
Love these speakers, big upgrade from my Polk Audio speakers. No distortion when I turn up the volume, the music remains sharp and clear. Solid Bass response. From jazz to blues to rock, they handle it all. Got them on sale for a great price to boot....
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Francisco from Miami, FL on 2/2/2025
Wow these pair made my little room like a big theater, crisp sound, no need for a sub, very happy with the purchase.
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A happy-making purchase
Sara from New York, NY on 1/22/2025
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KEF Q-150s Rock
Phil from HYATTSVILLE, MD on 1/19/2025
I purchased pair about a year ago. The KEF Q-150s have a balanced sound. Sound clear and smooth. Use them at my desktop with 50-watt amp. The Q-150s sound good with Rock, pop, jazz and classical music. Would like to get speakers with the walnut finish the next time.
Pros: Sound, construction, base, natural voices and tone.
Cons: None for me.
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So far so Great ??
William from Dingmans Ferry, PA on 1/10/2025
Only had them for less than a week so I can not address their long term concerns. However, so far so great ! Have them paired with a set of Triangle Borea Bro 3 speakers and together they sound magnificent. They sound wonderful on their own also. Very handsome visually to of course.
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Ronald from Buford, GA on 12/23/2024
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Excellent coaxial speaker
Michael from Bexley on 12/21/2024
I've owned my pair for about a year now and use them as the rear surround speakers in my 7.2 setup. I use HSU CCB-8s across the front stage, which is also a coaxial speaker. I wanted something with a similar sound for the surrounds. The KEF Q 150's are a coaxial speaker, so I hoped they would mesh well. They sound great in my setup and are much better than the small satellite speakers I previously had for surrounds. Very clear and detailed sound. Very nice speaker at this price point. And they complement the HSU CCB-8's perfectly.
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So far so good!
Neill from Charlotte, NC on 12/16/2024
Still breaking them in, but sounding nice so far. I'm still tweaking the setup, placement, as well. I have a Denon AVR-689 driving them, and a ProJect Phono Box SE for a Rega Planar 2 turntable, and am liking to sound so far. Looking forward to getting more time on them and hearing how they sound after the break in, but think I will like. I probably only have @ 8 hours on them at this point... They also do look very cool! And the price is very reasonable.
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Neil F from SAINT JOSEPH, MI on 12/5/2024
To me these are a great upgrade from my entry level speakers (Sony SSCS5s). The KEF Q150s improved clarity in both the top and bottom frequencies. I would recommend! Thanks Crutchfield for the helpful reviews and customer service.
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Gary from Portland, OR on 11/29/2024
Clean, balanced sound in a elegant package. Solid performance for a broad range of music in a compact size too.
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Steve from Chapel Hill, NC on 11/18/2024
The perfect bookshelf speaker, packed well for a great price.
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John from Baltimore, MD on 11/13/2024
Great small room speaker overall. Easy to drive with tubes or solid state.
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Soooooooo nice!
Frank from West Melbourne, FL on 11/8/2024
Wonderful, so clear sounds like a dream
Pros: Sound and clarity
Cons: Nada
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A quality speaker
Blaine from Findlay, OH on 10/30/2024
Crystal clear, great imaging and attractive. A quality speaker and a good value at the sales price.
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Michael from Chapel Hill, NC on 10/10/2024
Nice speakers for a relatively low fidelity setup
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Kevin from New Bedford, MA on 8/30/2024
Speakers sound great! Imagining is incredible, packs a solid bass for their size
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Douglas from Auburndale, FL on 8/26/2024
as a audiophle and engineer, I have been involved in audio for 50 years. have owned many components. now retired ,wanted a small speaker with decent range the 150 provided this. the coaxial design provides as good a sound stage as I have heard onany reasonably priced speaker. enough bass for small rooms. punches above price point. doug
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KEF Q150 vs. B&W 805N
Joey from Lebanon, TN on 8/19/2024
Overall they are very good sounding speakers! Prefer my old B&W 805N's, but they were stolen and not in the same price category.Great value for the money though!
Pros: Bright and warm sound
Cons: Not terribly efficient
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For dorm room
Mike from Texarkana, TX on 8/17/2024
I wanted them to sound better low volume. Maybe should have bought a set with higher sensitivity rating. Possibly after break in time low volume sound will get better. Driving them with Yamaha RS 202. Says 100watts.
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Nice sound and quality at a reasonable price point
Jeremy from LUCAS, TX on 8/14/2024
The Kef Q150s were purchased to put in a media room that had in-wall speakers for movies to be used as dedicated music speakers. They are powered with a WiiM Amp and get plenty loud to fill the room with sound without stressing. The Q150's are more detailed and have better stereo imaging than the in-wall speakers and provide a better listening experience . The Q150's are paired with an SVS subwoofer and crossed over at 60hz and blend in nicely. The build and color of the Kef's fit in well with the rest of the room and don't look out of place. For a simple audio only setup, I am quite content with these speakers and they should keep me happy for some time to come.
Pros: Looks Sound Quality vs. Price Point
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Better than i thought they would be
Richard from NEW FREEDOM, PA on 8/8/2024
They sound much bigger than there size. Decent looking .
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Astounding Quality
David from FOREST, VA on 7/31/2024
I've recently gotten back in to music and needed a pair of decent speakers. They also had to literally fit on a bookshelf. The KEF Q-150 fit the bill for me. I listen primarily to classic rock and big band jazz. Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Pink Floyd, and the Eagles are stellar with these guys. And Mark Knopfler is THE Man. My source is either vinyl (with my Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT-USB from Crutchfield) or Tidal streaming via a WiiM Pro. Driving the speakers with two channels of a Denon AVR with 70 wpc. I'll get a proper 2 channel integrated amp when my budget allows. I expect the sound will only improve with the right amp. The soundstage is incredible. Wide AND deep, a 3D experience. I have listened to some of my vinyl for nearly 50 years and I am now hearing nuance, instrument locations, and riffs I have NEVER heard before. These KEFs are amazingly accurate. I have a pair of Klipsch RP-600M II in another room that I enjoy for general use. But for critical/intentional listening, I go to these Q-150s and set the music free. The ONLY downside is that the bottom is a little thin. They are uber-accurate down to 50 Hz, but that's it. I knew that when I bought them, so I am using a Klipsch 8" sub (from a 5.1 package) with crossover at 80 to help down low. These are the best speakers I have ever owned. Only real downside is now I wonder what the big KEFs sound like! Better start saving my money....
Pros: Great sound in a small package. Mids and highs are "alive"
Cons: Low end a bit lacking, but I knew that going in. Subwoofer helps.
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Get these speakers!
Chris from Canfield, OH on 7/31/2024
Nice sound portable no wires love the Bluetooth!
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Theodore from Greer, SC on 7/26/2024
For an inexpensive speaker these sound amazing and look unique. I played them with a Wiim streamer into a Denafrips Enyo and Emotiva BASX A2. I had them facing straight out with a slight tow in. I had them about 3 feet out from the front wall and a few feet away from the side walls. Imaging is amazing and they put out a big sound compared to their size. I mostly played rock music and they handled very well. They have very good bass for such a small driver although I used a subwoofer crossed over as low as 50hz. The pinpoint imaging and overall sound is as good as the hype claims. I used them as front mains in my HT and they were very immersive. The treble did seem to lack detail to me, others say they are bright. That's why I didn't have them on axis. And while they sound amazing, they fell short in detail compared to my higher end speakers during critical listening. But if you can only afford a speaker in this price range, go for these. Play around with placement and you will find them to be a good 2 channel or HT speaker.
Pros: Unique driver and package. Big sound for a small speaker with amazing imaging. Inexpensive.
Cons: Lacks some detail during critical listening.
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Terrific upgrade!
Paul from Acworth, GA on 7/24/2024
Moved up from Klipsch R-41M's. These are a terrific upgrade, providing much greater clarity. I listen primarily to jazz and associated genres, and these have such great distinction of every sound. Cymbals are crisp and clear. The separation of instruments is incredible. Every record I have put on has sounded better with these speakers. I have them matched up with a Fluance rt85 and a thrift store Yamaha amp (looking to upgrade to a Yamaha 501 in the near future) and these speakers provide a great lift to my system. Well worth it!
Pros: Sound quality Price point (purchased on sale) Aesthetic
Cons: None yet experienced
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Outstanding for my needs
Jimmy from MADISON, WI on 7/16/2024
I first heard KEF speakers and their proprietary driver technology at the Bristol (UK) Hi-Fi Show several years ago -- and was quite impressed. Fast forward -- I notice from time to time, KEF offers substantial discounts across their line -- and this was such a time. I was looking for smaller bookshelf/stand mounted speakers for a 2-channel office system. Program source is primarily streaming Internet radio and broadcast FM. I'm using a McIntosh MAC7200 to drive them. When they were received, they were out of sorts, missing full range, raw, not pleasing -- I was ]thisclose[ to sending them back. But gave them the opportunity to break in -- played them non-stop for a week or so -- classical and jazz repertoire mostly, and now quite happy -- they have rounded out nicely. Probably not the best choice for a larger room or higher volumes than I use in the office. But for my own purposes, these are great -- fulfilling the promise of my audition in Bristol. At the price, hard to imagine they can be topped. And .. an update -- they have only become better and better. If you do not need large speaker systems for your space, and do not plan to play at ear-shattering volumes, for music listening, these are terrific! It took me a while to talk myself down from the need for larger boxes -- so glad I did.
Pros: Expressive, balanced, great sound stage in a small size package, priced right
Cons: none
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A must buy.
Richard from Barberton, OH on 7/10/2024
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Eben from Santa Clara, CA on 7/10/2024
I wanted to have streaming music in my kitchen, but the only place for speakers is on top of the cabinets over the fridge. The tricky thing about the kitchen is that I might be anywhere, there's no particular preferred location. The Crutchfield advisor recommended these speakers for this application, as they have a wide soundstage to sound good no matter where I am in the kitchen. They do indeed behave that way, sounding good all over the kitchen. Also, they do a nice job filling the space (about 20' x 12' with a vaulted ceiling).
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Clear, full sound!
Derek from Denver, CO on 7/7/2024
These bookshelf speakers are delivering clear and full sound with nice low end for their size. I'm happy with the purchase.
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Great sound. Impressive detail in sound,
Michael from Lyman, SC on 6/27/2024
These are some awesome speakers for my desktop hifi computer sound system. Goes really good with my golden ear subwoofer. A must buy. Very good power handling and has extremely good sound detail.
Pros: Great sound. Detail. Good power handling. Ready Ron drive especially with a small amp.
Cons: Bulky but still good,
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For small speakers, these pack a punch - and great sound!
Andy from Largo, FL on 6/23/2024
The wife insisted that I get rid of my large, floor-standing speakers when we moved from our house to a condo. I did move my albums and my rega planar 3 turntable but without speakers they weren't very useful. The search was on! After setting a budget of $500 and reading many reviews and research, the decision came down to these vs. the Klipsch RP-600m. One final review on reddit convinced me that these were the speakers I should try. The Crutchfield 60 day "try them and if they aren't for you, return them" guarantee made this an easy decision. Now I need to add a sub-woofer, but don't tell my wife.
Pros: Great Sound - even at low volumes Great Look Affordable
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Kevin from Canton, MA on 5/27/2024
Great sound and great price. I have them in a small office hooked up to a Cambridge Audio receiver It is a perfect set up for the room the music sounds full and rich even at low volume , the turntable fits in very well, as well as Bluetooth streaming thanks to Crutchfield rep Mulligan who was a great help
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Thomas William from AUSTIN, TX on 5/26/2024
First of all, these look much better in person. KEF sometimes doesn't do their speakers justice with their product photos. I didn't want to buy these for my surrounds because of the photos and vinyl veneer, even though I knew they would sound great. I also have a pair of R3 and R2C in real wood walnut veneer, and I nearly didn't buy them because in the photos they looked peach and panty-hose colored. The Q150 are simulated woodgrain vinyl, but it is very convincing in look and feel. This walnut is much darker than the pictures or the walnut of the R3, but it looks nice. I am a manufacturer and quality engineer, so I have a pretty good eye and feel for this stuff, and I have to say these Q150 are really pushing the state of the art at this price point. They sound wonderful, as expected. Even that weird KEF tab at the top - which turned me off in the photos - it's fine. Easily the best budget speaker I've ever purchased.
Pros: Looks Price Sound Quality Reputation Overall Quality
Cons: Nada
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Robert from Clinton, MS on 4/29/2024
The Q150's I feel are a good buy at the sale price of $350. The cabinet finish is good and the speakers don't overwhelm the room I have them in. Somewhat lacking in bass, but that was not unexpected for this size speaker. I may consider a sub-woofer. Overall, I am pleased with these speakers.
Pros: Cabinet finish and sound staging.
Cons: Bass could be improved.
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Douglas from Port Townsend, WA on 4/4/2024
Imaging and wide sound stage are KEF trademarks. Lives up to my expectations.
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Miguelangel from TALLAHASSEE, FL on 4/3/2024
In love. Aesthetically, beautiful. They arrived in perfect condition. We don't know the sound quality yet, we don't have the receiver yet. The final destination is surround back, but because of the weight, now I don't know if it's a good idea.
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Alan from Rockaway Park, NY on 3/25/2024
Hi. I'm quite happy with the Q150's the only criticism l have is the midrange could be brought out a little more. I'm using 30 watts. I think the would do better with more power. other then that It's a pretty cool speaker. WIf you want to upgrade your sound without spending a small fortune this speaker will get you there
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Great upgrade for my system
John from Escondido, CA on 3/25/2024
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Awesome
Todd from Clarkston, MI on 3/17/2024
Amazing little speakers. Absolutely floored by the sound quality. Super clarity and no distortion at higher volumes. Using them in a 2 channel system for a living room and could not be happier with these. If you are looking for your first set of quality speakers- HIGHLY recommend them.
Pros: Super Clear sounds thru all ranges Vocals sound amazing Compact Size Great looking design
Cons: none so far
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Keith from N Prince Geo, VA on 3/11/2024
I am very happy with my purpose of the KEF Q150 speakers. Delivery was as promised. I had a question about the speaker connections, and Crutchfield answered it. The speakers sound very good.
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Nathan from Greenville, SC on 3/6/2024
Huge performance at a great price. Very happy.
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Michael from Amarillo, TX on 3/3/2024
The KEF Q150 speakers offer a fantastic combination of style and sound quality. With their sleek design and impressive audio performance. They're a great choice for anyone who appreciates top-notch sound without sacrificing style. their quality easily justifies the price for anyone serious about their audio experience.
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Crutchfield customer from Bee Cave, TX on 2/22/2024
I upgraded from Klipsch SB2 bookshelf speakers. Wow, what an improvement in overall sound quality! Very happy with my new KEF Q150 speakers! Currently pulling out all my old, dusty albums for a fresh listen.
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WOW!!!
Julius from PORT ST LUCIE, FL on 2/15/2024
These sound AMAZING! What an incredible value in speakers at this price. High highs and Low Lows! Super clear and well-balanced sound. I highly recommend these speakers!
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Joseph from Troy, NY on 2/15/2024
YES I have the Q150 in a 7.1 setup what a fantastic set of speakers if you or someone else is looking for the right pair of bookshelf to complete your setup THESE ARE THE ONES NO QUESTIONS ASKED GET THEM AND MORE FROM CRUTCHFIELD!!!
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Good bang for the buck
Vince from Homosassa, FL on 2/14/2024
I've connected these to a Yamaha RX-V371 (100 w/channel in stereo mode) in my spare bedroom/office and will be building some stands for them to spread them out as they are presently only about 3 feet apart to try to get a wider soundstage. Decent speakers with a nice sound for a small to medium room. Good bass from a small speaker but could be better in the midrange. Solid build and overall a good bang for the buck at almost half price.
Pros: Price point
Cons: Midrange could be better
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KEF Q150s are an amazing value for the price.
Brett from Lafayette, LA on 2/9/2024
The Q150s are an amazing value for the price. They sound bigger than the drivers at a first glance would suggest. I have mine set up on my desktop at work. With good components behind them, they are very detailed with surprisingly deep bass, so don't get caught up with the manufacture specs. They image very well, and one does not need to be on center axis with the drivers to hear them. They disperse sound evenly even if your ears are above or below the center of the drivers. The sound is full and well balanced. The highs sparkle with good detail. I find they play reasonably loud for a majority of the music I listen to without losing their composure. If you play dance music with deep bass, look elsewhere. But for near field listening they will play most anything with satisfying results. When they are On Sale, get a pair, you won't regret it.
Pros: They sound better than you would think for size of the drivers. The walnut finish looks like real wood. Excellent fit and finish at all seams and corners on the cabinets.
Cons: They are not the LS50 Meta
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Kef 150 a nice starte hi-fi speaker
Neil from Riverview, FL on 2/4/2024
For the size a good sounding speaker. A bit bright but vocal clarity is true. Nice finish but can tell it's a vinyl wrap, however it's a unique texture.
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Oleksandra from Falls Church, VA on 2/4/2024
These are great bookshelf speakers which work great as LR and Surround channels. They pack enough power for most real life scenarios. I had to deduct one star because out of 4 speakers 2 arrived damaged, and one had minor cosmetic imperfections. Makes you wonder if KEF has any factory quality control. Kudos to Crutchfield for quickly shipping a replacement.
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Liam from Phoenix, AZ on 2/1/2024
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Krishnakumar from Naperville, IL on 1/30/2024
Excellent sound. Surprisingly quality bass for this size speaker.
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Good bookshelf speaker
Mike from Tucson, AZ on 1/30/2024
Good little bookshelf speaker especially on sale ! Driving it in the garage with a NAD preamp and hafler power amp.
Pros: Good sound for a small speaker
Cons: no grill
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Good buy
Kathryn from Jefferson City, MO on 1/29/2024
The sound is unlike my other sets of speakers. Switching between several different brands highlights the difference. It's a good sound but depends on placement in the space. I have a large room and while they fill it well, there is a definite sweet sound spot for listening to them.
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Very good entry level bookshelf
Andre from Biddeford, ME on 1/9/2024
It's been a long time since I listened to bookshelf speakers. That being said I think these Kef speakers are a good deal when on sale. Surprisingly good bass when directed properly off the wall. Mids and highs are decent enough. I would recommend these for small rooms as an inexpensive way to begin a 2 channel set up.
Pros: Surprisingly good bass
Cons: No grills included
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A bargain for high end
Drew from DOYLESTOWN, PA on 12/27/2023
Exceptional clarity. Used as higher end office pc sound system, driven by PS Audio Sprout amplifier. I have had Klipsch for many years. This is first time I went WHOA in a long time when I powered system. clean amp, good DAC, super accurate speakers, really makes a difference. Very attractive in white against a white wall I use with Klipsch powered sub so really wanted clear mid range; this truly delivers. Music comes alive.
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Liked them so much I ordered another pair
Julie from Hansville, WA on 12/14/2023
I bought these because the description said a 15 watt amp could power them. I hooked them up to a Yamaha CRX-040 (plays the iPod Classic) and the sound was amazing, within a few hours I was ordering another pair for a larger amp. Even on a mere 15 watts and no subwoofer, they filled my 13' X 18' art studio with stunning clarity and ample volume.
Pros: Great sound even on low watts Beautiful look Fine without subwoofer
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Barry from Bronx, NY on 12/5/2023
Clear balanced highs and lows at all volume levels.
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Great sound Great Price
Dan from Chicago, IL on 11/28/2023
Absolutely pleased with these guys. I have a more intimate listening space that opens up into a larger area of my house . The KEF 150s are perfect in size and location on my bookshelf and sound incredible. Real powerhouses for their size and provide both a nice soundstage and great clarity for the price. I play a lot of jazz , instrumental and experimental music and am in love with the results. I'm driving them with a 1980 Pioneer reciever and feel no need to upgrade that, which makes me happy as I love my vintage reciever.
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Great sound, great size, great look
Graham from Michigan on 11/27/2023
Speakers sound fantastic, I'm very happy with them. They're not too big, so easy to place. I have them ~7.5 inches from the wall and I think they sound excellent. I'm most impressed by the soundstage, it's wide and deep and music sounds better from more seats in the room, rather than just a specific spot. For the money, these are incredible.
Pros: Great sound Great size Great look and finish (Walnut)
Cons: No grilles included, be aware
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Sounds great!
Daniel from Shoreline, WA on 11/24/2023
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someshwar from GARNER, NC on 11/22/2023
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Excellent sounding speakers
Yan from Lafayette, CA on 11/12/2023
Excellent sounding speakers. Especially for nearfield listening or smaller rooms due to the coaxial design. The walnut finish is beautiful (although that is a personal preference).
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Derrick from Upper Marlboro, MD on 10/8/2023
The sound is impeccable easy to setup. The customer service and delivery of your product is above my expectations. I really appreciate and enjoy my every interaction with Crutchfield. 5 stars plus. If you have any product testing projects in home for customers please place me on the list. Derrick Nash
Pros: Nice fit to my entertainment room very nice looking wood cabinetry.sound is on par with my Bose 901 speakers! I love these speakers and so does everyone who sees and hears them great job in the design! I suggest them to everyone who would hear me singing the praise.
Cons: None
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Richard from Golden Valley, Az on 9/19/2023
I have both the Q350's and these Q150's that I use in the same system. I wrote a review on the Q350's which actually pertain to both. These thoughts are in addition to those. I have another set of speakers that have served me well for a number of years (Polks), but I was curious as to what a different sound signature might be like. The rest of my equipment has the capability of readily distinguishing those differences in my mind, as I chose each piece for a specific reason and although by most standards they wouldn't be considered high end, it is well engineered, modern equipment.I decided that I wanted a modern type speaker that attracted me for some particular reason from an engineering standpoint. This KEF basic design was introduced in 1988, and these speakers are the 12th generation of that design. KEF has a web page that very clearly goes through that progression. This tells me that their engineers really believe in the design, but they also pay attention enough to understand when solid improvements can be made and when upgrades in materials are available. The concept of how the energy of the tweeter is dispersed over the surface of the driver, and sent out together in a 160 degree pattern is intriguing to me. Do I believe that it works as planned? Yes I do, and they're great speakers. I know I made a great choice, but I believe they need to be "opened up"to get the most out of them. Btw, I LO VE the look of these speakers in the walnut. Very rustic- classy.
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Kefan from Clemson, SC on 9/11/2023
Good speaker, quick shipping. Very satisfied.
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Christopher from Columbia, SC on 9/11/2023
I'm very happy with the Kef q150s. The sound is quite an upgrade from my 15 year old Pioneers. Good bass, clear highs. More than enough loudness for my moderate sized living room. Crutchfield was awesome as usual! Quick shipping, well packaged. I'd definetly recommend these speakers to anyone looking for great sound quality at a reasonable price point.
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Excellent Speakers for the Price
Jimmy from New York, NY on 5/22/2023
These speakers are of amazing quality for the price! I use them for my home theater system as front left and front right speakers, and would highly recommend.
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Not quite 100 Watts.. its sister speaker survived
Craig from Sayre, PA on 5/17/2023
Guess can't handle 90 watts like its sister speaker
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KEF Q150
Saeed from TRUMBULL, CT on 4/22/2023
I use them for my surround speakers sounds great.
Pros: Sound quality
Cons: None
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Better than expected
Lee from Woodbury, TN on 4/7/2023
I purchased the KEF Q150's on sale after reading some reviews on here and also watching a few YouTube reviews. They sound terrific paired with my vintage Pioneer SX-850. I have them on a dresser in a 12 x 14 bedroom and they do a great job ar low to medium volume levels. No sub needed for me.
Pros: Great sound in a smaller room with no need for a sub
Cons: None
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KEF Q150
Bruce from Irving, TX on 4/3/2023
The Q150's are probably worth their list price, but if you catch them at Crutchfield's sale price, they are a no brainer! Excellent clarity and soundstage!
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Edward from Garland, TX on 3/29/2023
Purchased the speakers on sale for audio in a second room. Currently placed on bureau with tv, receiver etc. Huge improvement over the satellite speakers I was using. Might purchase stands in the future for better placement. Would recommend as long as the price is reasonable.
Pros: Good sound
Cons: No grille covers
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Great speakers for a small room.
James from Hesperus, CO on 3/14/2023
Excellent sound. Very detailed. Pairs nicely with NuPrime IDA 8 in a rather small primary bedroom. Also brings great sound to our LG television.
Pros: Detailed sound, small footprint
Cons: None so far.
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Satisfactory and beyond!
Robert from Thurman, OH on 3/13/2023
I had been using an old set of Optimus LX5 speakers that I had rebuilt. I knew that these were just not cutting it and giving me what I was really looking for. Enter the KEF Q150's. I quickly unboxed these and while they were still sitting on the protective wrap, connected them and started the Eric Clapton CD, 'Pilgrim'. Oh my. In about 2 bars I knew I had made a good choice! I didn't touch anything, but set the bass and treble at 'flat' and just sat back. After listening to several LPs and CDs I set things up for a break in period. Next morning, fired back up, very pleased. The KEF Q150 has a very good finish (mine are black) and I think that it will last well. I was surprised at the bass these speakers carry and the treble is very good. I have spent several hours re-listening to my collection, as I am hearing detail I had not heard in there before. Buying these at this price, well I'm so satisfied. Lee was a great help in answering questions about my listening area too. Good all round. If you're like me and haven't upgraded speakers in a long time, I recommend these, a very good value.
Pros: Very good build quality Very good cabinet finish Gives a very detailed listening experience
Cons: It's a small item, but having speaker grills included would have been nice.
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Stephen from New Rochelle, NY on 3/13/2023
Very nice sounding speakers at a reasonable price. Recommended!
Pros: Small, compact, clean clear sound
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Richard from Clinton, IL on 3/11/2023
More like 4.5 rating. Good sound just a little bright or sharp on the high end. Glad I updated and would do it again.
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Good Deal
Donald from Pocatello, ID on 3/4/2023
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Great First Impressions
Andrew from Longmont, CO on 3/3/2023
As my first pair of speakers that I bought with intention I've been really pleased with them. Paired to a Cambridge AXR85 and upgrading from a pair of hand-me-down speakers, it's fun to hear new layers and instruments in my music. From vinyl to CDs to Bluetooth, the range of these speakers have been great. I have a pretty small space so the bass can be a little too much at times, but considering that there's no sub and these are small speakers, that's almost a perk, and can be adjusted by toning it down via the amp. Stoked about these, especially at the sale price!
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Ralph from Quinnesec, MI on 3/2/2023
I am using them as desk top speakers for PC. Very happy with purchase, was worried they would be too large, but they work great for this. I am using a Sony receiver with a subwoofer. The crossover is set at 100HZ. Sound great happy with purchase.
Pros: They sound great, and to large.
Cons: no grills
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Kelly from Moneta, VA on 3/1/2023
Why have I waited so long to buy these speakers? The Kef Q150 is an amazing speaker and half off is even better. They sound incredible and are very clear and the bass is wonderful.
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Crutchfield customer from Tacoma, WA on 2/25/2023
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Sean And Tan from Arvada, CO on 2/22/2023
Very impressed with these speakers. Sound quality is very good the price was unbeatable. Will absolutely recommend Crutchfield for their customer service and products.
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Futuristic sonic happiness
Ian from Chicago, IL on 2/22/2023
Great imaging and sound stage. Love the white wrap for the price, it really sets the whole speaker into a more futuristic aesthetic. Buy this speaker when it's 300 bucks and it's a value.
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Very clean sound.
Jeff from Marshall, MN on 2/20/2023
Very crisp and clean sound, yet not too forward or harsh. Pair quite nicely with a smaller sealed subwoofer for a nice 2.1 living room system.
Pros: Crisp, clean sound. Nice looking.
Cons: Can reveal poorer recordings.
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Shockingly good sounding speakers
Ryan from Cullowhee, NC on 2/20/2023
I needed a couple of bookshelf speakers that fit into a pretty small space (rebuilding an old 1960's stereo cabinet), and researched for weeks. I finally narrowed it down to the Q150s, the Klipsch RP-400m, and the Wharfedale Diamond 12. All the reviews raved about the KEFs, and when Crutchfield posted a Scratch-and-Dent for an insane discount, I had to jump on it. I thought I would give them a try and return them if I wasn't happy, but my decision to buy was mostly based upon price at the time. I was stunned at how good these little speakers sounded once I hooked them up and picked a good, clean record to play. They are tight and punchy, and crystal clear. They even come with bung plugs so you can tweak them a little more. The hype is real on these little speakers. I need to find another project just so I can buy more of them!
Pros: Really, really good sounding speakers. Great value if on sale. Look great. High quality build. Small form factor for small space needs.
Cons: Overpriced when not on sale. Doesn't come with grills. Must be purchased separately.
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GK
George from Brooklyn, NY on 2/19/2023
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KEF Q150
Thomas Kent from Tampa, FL on 2/17/2023
A little heavier in weight than I expected. Sounds good utilized with my home theater system! With one word; KILLER!
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Steve from Skiatook, OK on 2/16/2023
Very nice clean pure sound. Very good across a wide variety of music. Really stood out on jazz and classical. Could be a little better on rock but better than the competition in this price and size range. Listened to them when buying vs. some high end names in this size class and they stood out as the clear winner. Played them side by side with my Klipsch ref towers. Sound wise they held their own but efficiency did not match the Klipsch. That was as expected. You can not expect a bookshelf speaker to have the efficiency of a tower or the ultra efficient Klipsch speakers. Great for my small office.
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Excellent Sound and Imaging
Joshua from Lynchburg, VA on 2/13/2023
These speakers are incredible in so many ways. They sound really good with every genre of music I listen to but the thing that really blows me away is the soundstage and imaging. I have them set up on my desk in less than optimal conditions (my room isn't treated and I have two bookshelves on either side deflecting the sound) and yet the imaging is incredible. When I listen to orchestral music I can clearly hear the location that each instrument is coming from. If I close my eyes it feels like I am in a concert hall. I was on the fence about going a little above my budget and getting these speakers but I am so glad I did. They have made me fall in love with listening to music all over again.
Pros: Great sound Great soundstage and imaging Look beautiful
Cons: A little on the large side for a destop setup (but not deal breakingly large) Doesn't come with the speaker grilles
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David from Walla Walla, WA on 2/7/2023
A clear win, sleek and stylish with a relatively flat frequency response, unparalleled at this price point.
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Keith from HOLMDEL, NJ on 2/1/2023
I have these connected to a Sonos Amp in a medium-sized bedroom. Cabinets feel very solid. Wire connectors are well made. KEF provides rubber feet so the speakers stay put and don't scratch the furniture. Very pleased with the sound quality - smooth, clean and crystal clear without sounding harsh. Bought them on sale, which feels like an excellent bargain.
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Philip from Redlands, CA on 1/29/2023
These speakers are a very good value considering the design, construction, and sound quality. I was surprised with the 16 pound weight of each speaker but that translates to an enclosure that is solid and only contributes what the designer intended to the sound quality.
Pros: Great sound quality with good frequency response. Well built compared to some bookshelf speakers that at out there.
Cons: Nothing so far and I do not expect any issueless.
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Edward from Carolina, PR on 1/24/2023
Very elegant speakers the sound are very sweet this are my first KEF speakers Like to thanks Crutchfield for there excellent service thanks guys
Pros: Cool speakers
Cons: no speaker grilles
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Chad from Philadelphia, PA on 1/22/2023
I found these on sale for half off and I truly couldn't believe my good luck. Nice clear highs, very decent lows. At the discounted price - truly a steal!
Pros: Really nice depth, good for a small/average room
Cons: So the grilles are priced not only separately but individually. :/
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Solid Speakers
William from Houston, TX on 1/22/2023
Awesome set of beginner speakers. Incredibly easy to set up, sleek look, and they sound great.
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Movies yes, Music ???
Doug from Clyde, NY on 1/20/2023
Ran this with a 803N, in 2.1 with a CA Minx sub crossed at 80hz. Watched Black Adam on blu ray and it was outstanding, in all phases. Watched some other shows with the same results. When listening to music using Spotify premium and Pandora the results were different. Soundstage and separation is out standing. What bothered me was even crossed over at 80hz the bass was more like pressure than bass notes. I could only get them about 6 - 8 inches from the back wall. Believe me spl is great but something was different. I did not try the foam plugs. Some time with them and they did have that aluminum sound to them. For me this is a deal breaker. Sounds so unnatural. I own a set of Dali Oberon 5s and they detail out of this world, yet they sound so natural, and give a huge soundstage. So I am not flying by the seat of my pants here. For movies and video games the 150s seem to rock. For 2.1 music I would suggest something else. I did return the 150s and put my rock solid Diamond 225s back on music duty.
Pros: Movies
Cons: Aluminum sound, Bass hard to manage
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Patrick from Gaylord, MI on 1/18/2023
Clear highs, reasonable lows from a relatively inexpensive set of bookshelf speakers
Pros: Compact, decent depth
Cons: Grilles separately priced
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KEF Q150-an excellent bookshelf speaker
Lynn from Warrensburg, MO on 1/16/2023
Not quite as small as some bookshelf speakers, the Q150 provides a very nice sound signature. Upper-mids do suffer a bit as others have referenced, but in conjunction with the superb (favored to me) smooth character of the overall signature, these fit perfectly into my vintage system for use with vinyl. Paired with a Denon DP-45F and a Rotel RA-932, the sound is what I was looking for in my office. Many have mentioned that the Q150's benefit from more power, and I would agree; with the caveat that QUALITY of power is as important. The Rotel only puts out 35 watts, but I have no problem driving the KEF's. Bass is quite good when placed off the wall, and I do favor the rounded off treble. Soundstage as many have mentioned is one of the best attributes and as a near-field monitor will give you an expansive sound. The KEF Q150 is an excellent speaker for those looking for a small space option and can easily fill the room with very good to excellent sound characteristics. I highly recommend this speaker on the "near-budget" end of the spectrum. I am thoroughly satisfied.
Pros: Affordable Looks Soundstage Bass reach Smooth character Macro details are very good Fills small to medium sized rooms with aplomb
Cons: Not the most energetic sound Micro details are lacking Some will not like the smooth signature Might be too big for some, especially as a near-field monitor Rounded treble Upper mids lack true definition and quality
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KEF Q150
Jonathan from Boise, ID on 1/12/2023
These are beautiful full sounding speakers at a great price when on sale. I picked these up for $299 for the pair and at this price point, they cannot be beat. Lots of power and great sounds in both music and movie usage. I am using these as my front mains with a KEFQ650c as my center and a SVS PB-1000 for my sub. Great full sound from this setup with the KEFs bringing lots to the game in the movie experience and for enjoying music.
Pros: Full sounds with nice highs Beautiful presentation High quality build
Cons: Standard price at $599 for the pair.
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Steve from Camden, NC on 1/7/2023
Great little speaker. Purchased from the online Crutchfield outlet at a great price. Speakers were in like new condition. Perfect for playing music in the background while working at home or having music playing to entertain guest. Using a NAD C328 integrated amp with BT to stream music. Will be adding a turntable in the future. Speaker sounds good for its size but needs a sub for higher volume playback or home theater.
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Very Good
Initially, I bought this pair for surrounding. But then hooked it up to my vintage stereo the sound is very clear and good bass. Got it when it was on sale, love this bookshelf.
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Q-150
Richard from Wilson, NC on 1/3/2023
Gave this product 5-stars (the verdict is still not completely in). I've only owned these speakers for a short time. So far, so good. First timer with the KEF brand. Pleased with sound quality and cosmetics of the Q150. Crutchfield also wanted me to review the optional grilles for these speakers. So on that note... the grilles do justice for these speakers (IMO) and I'm glad I got them.
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Marcos from Fullerton, CA on 12/20/2022
I use these as surrounds. The mids are not as "full" as the Q350s, so they end up sounding a little brighter. I only noticed this because I tested them side by side. These are also smaller, so they're more compatible for desktop/nearfield listening than the 350s.
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David from Saint Regis, MT on 12/20/2022
Got these on sale, and they sound great for a small bookshelf speaker. I'm driving these with a vintage sansui 771 in a 220 sq ft room. would recommend to any one looking for a rich sound at a reasonable price. Great service from Crutchfield. can't beat their 2day shipping.
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great speakers
Kyoung from Chicago, IL on 12/12/2022
This pair of speakers has a good base and well balanced. I placed them on the floor, and they still sound great. If you want a certain character like warmth of sound this might not be the ones, but if you need speakers that are correct in reproducing music with a good amount of base, they won't disappoint.
Pros: good base well balanced
Cons: The white finish is not quite attractive, but I am OK with it.
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good surprise !
Eugenio from Guaynabo, PR on 12/9/2022
incredible soundstage for such a small speaker , good bass for a 5 1/4 woofer , now i know why the frequency response is better than his big brother Q350 ! for the special price (at the moment) it's a bargain ! at his regular price i prefer to buy some floorstanding instead .
Pros: Beautiful and great soundstage , love the Uni-Q Driver !
Cons: vinyl in corners could be better , cheap vinyl wrapped .
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Big improvement over klipsch reference theater
Caleb from Minneapolis, MN on 12/8/2022
I got these as surrounds to pair with my KEF R3s. So far so good!
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Kevin from Staten Island, NY on 12/7/2022
Great sound quality for the price point (usually on sale). Good construction for its price. Great imaging/ soundstage. Beautiful styling. Good for medium sized rooms. Not enough volume for very large rooms. Very secure packaging, but uses foam. Would be nice to see biodegradable packaging. No mounting holes. No dust cover included.
Pros: Great sound quality Good construction Great imaging/soundstage Beautiful styling
Cons: No mounting holes No dust cover included
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great speaker for a great price (when on sale)
Tom from Mineola, NY on 12/5/2022
Incredible value (when on sale) for such great sound. Clear and detailed up top, no smear, great stereo separation and decent bass for a 5in. I actually had to plug up the rear port because it's right up against a wall.
Pros: great looks detail highs great stereo separation great instrument separation good bass
Cons: overpriced when not on sale
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KEF Q150 as AV speakers
John from Prattville, AL on 12/3/2022
I'm very happy with my new KEF Q150 speakers. I use them for AV speakers and could not be more satisfied. I do need to get a subwoofer though - I'm accustomed to a bit heftier bass than these are capable of by themselves.
Pros: Great mids and highs. Look fantastic. Amazing performance for their size.
Cons: Grills covers are an additional $40 - over 13% of what I paid for the speakers. Come on!
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KEF Q150
Toshiki from San Diego, CA on 11/28/2022
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Matthew from Charlottesville, VA on 11/26/2022
Really excellent sound. The speaker boxes look great and the drivers provide great clarity and enough volume to fill my listening space (25' x 15'). They also provide a good sound stage even in just a two channel set up and I find that they still sound grood even when I'm not in an "ideal" listening position (though the stereo image will change as you move around). Overall I'm really happy with my purchase. I may keep building up my setup to add more channels, but for the time being these speakers are more than adequate for music and movies.
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Viktor from Laguna Beach, CA on 11/22/2022
Switched to these from the cheapest active speakers from the big online retailer and I definitely feel the difference.
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Jay from Los Alamos, CA on 11/17/2022
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Great sound for the price.
Maykel from Lakeland, FL on 11/13/2022
Great clear sound. They sound bigger than they are and fill a small room nicely. Bass extension is also astonishing.
Pros: Crystal clear sound, price (when on sale) good looking, 3 color choice.
Cons: Low sensitivity.
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David from San Mateo, CA on 11/12/2022
Beautiful design. Detailed HD sound with wider sweet spot. The base is a little booming if the base reflex holes are not plugged. The sensitivity is low, good for small room.
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Best Budget High-End Bookshelf Speakers
Tae from ASHBURN, VA on 11/9/2022
These are my first Hi-Fi passive bookshelf speakers for my desktop paired with the SMSL Stack [SU-9N + SH-9 + DA-9] and they sound incredible paired with the speaker amp. I have them mounted 6 inches away from the wall so using the included port plugs help with the boomy bass and improve the mids. They're also around my ear level with the Kanto SP6HD when I'm leaning back on the chair to listen to music and for the money, I don't think you can do better, especially when these are on sale.
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Larry from Tullahoma, TN on 11/9/2022
Great Clarity, a little bass bump, but easily toned down with the provided port plugs, or tone controls. I needed a pair of bookies that could be oriented horizontally due to space constraints. These sound good in either orientation.
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Excellent speakers
Michael from Secaucus, NJ on 11/6/2022
These are amazing speakers. Am new to Kef and would recommend these to anyone. These are an excellent value and are great on their own or as sound speakers. Im not sure what paying more money for speakers will get you, these already sound amazing and I don't feel like im missing anything.
Pros: excellent sound, not to big, look good.
Cons: wish I had got into Kef a long time ago.
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Terrific Speakers
Jeffrey from Baldwin, MD on 11/6/2022
I am very pleased with these speakers. I had Dali Zenzors for years and they were quite articulate, but could have used more low end. I replaced them with Klipsch RP500M pair, and while overall they are nice speakers, I didn't find them as articulate as the Dalis, but they did have more low end. With the new KEFs I now have the best of both prior setups with great articulated detail and enough low end. They are very nice speakers and pair with my Cambridge Audio AXR100 receiver (also from Crutchfield) well. Very pleased and super glad I waited for these to go on sale. I purchased an open box pair in Walnut which saved me sone additional $. My first experience with open box purchase and the speakers were like new with all documentation and original packaging. Thanks Crutchfield.
Pros: Sound great
Cons: None
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KEF Q150
Kyle from Springville, UT on 11/5/2022
I've been using these for years, in my casual listening system. I don't know if you can find a better sounding speakers at $600, but when they are on sale for $300, it's a no brainer.
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mid century style
Thomas from Napa, CA on 6/14/2022
look great and the sound is big enough for me
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Great Desktop Speakers
Joshua from Portland, OR on 6/8/2022
These sound great in my home office. I like that they include foam inserts for the ports, since I have to position them close to the wall. Paired with a subwoofer, these are perfect for my setup.
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Good units
Randle from Waller, TX on 5/16/2022
Nice book shelf speakers. Works well in a small to medium sized room. Range is very good as is bass response for speakers of this size.
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Amazing!
Adam from Collegeville, PA on 4/6/2022
For their size, they are incredible speakers. Very crisp highs, deep lows. Very happy with this purchase.
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Charles from Nahant, MA on 4/5/2022
Hooked these to my denon ceol rcd-n10 and using in my bedroom. I don't play my music super loud so these are a great combination. Considering a subwoofer but not sure I need one, I am primarily streaming music from my IPhone and playing CDs. Very pleased with the speaker appearance and sound. The speakers have a small footprint and are easy to place almost anywhere. Grabbed them on sale at Crutchfield, great deal.
Pros: Small footprint, great looking, good build quality,
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from Missoula, MT on 4/3/2022
These little gems provide the sound to my computer, along with a subwoofer. Wonderful speakers.
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My First Upgrade in Audio. Now Hooked!
Kevin from Jackson, TN on 3/20/2022
Exceeded my expectations in sound quality and appearance! The walnut looks even better in person. Terrific for my near field use on my desktop. My first step up in speaker quality and wow! I am thrilled to be enjoying listening through my music collection. Sounds awesome.
Pros: Great looks and sound.
Cons: None so far.
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Get them while on sale
Lawrence from Honolulu, HI on 3/17/2022
Very happy with the purchase! Customer support at Crutchfield beyond reproach; supportive and helpful while awaiting delivery. (USPS lost tracking during delivery.) I ordered the KEF Q150 speakers as a substitute for an out of stock set of speakers for which I had been waiting. The process of cancelling and switching to these speakers (these went on sale) was easy and one couldn't ask for a more supportive customer service. Although I would have preferred the KEF speakers to be a little more sensitive, they had the wide range of response I desired and needed for my 7.1 theater setup. The brisk highs and overall sound quality fit my needs almost perfectly. (I am 82 years old with above average hearing.) Primarily for watching movies, I find that I am using them more for stereo listening of classical and organ music since all of the nuances are readily evident. GREAT!
Pros: Clean cut sound and brisk highs
Cons: Each speaker cover costs extra.
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KEF Q150
Artur from Arlington Hts, IL on 3/17/2022
I know that this speaker did not cost a lot but there is a lot of other ones on the market at the same price and sound better
Pros: Sound descent bad expect more from kef
Cons: No grill you have to buy it .
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David from Saipan, MP on 3/13/2022
For the price (on sale) these are unbeatable.
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James from Rego Park, NY on 3/12/2022
Great tone. Great lows and mids. L99k amazing. Missing some detail in the highs. Female vocals sounded a but veiled to me. I'm going to spend more to try get it all. Wish me luck. For the money, these are great
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Great speakers
John from Spokane, WA on 3/9/2022
I'm thrilled with these speakers they are easy to listen to and have decent bass especially for it's size.They work on book shelf
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Good sound stage, clarity and great value
Antony from Portland, OR on 3/9/2022
Paid for a pair (used) from Crutchfield with 5 yr warranty. Powering with ifi ZenDac + SMSL DA 9 amp for desktop / nearfield. Good sound stage and clarity. I spent total ~700$ for full system. You will not get better value for the original discounted price. I also have Q350, Which is great for my living room. Just buy when you see this on discount.
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Great bookshelf speaker for mid size room
Jeffrey from Euclid, OH on 3/9/2022
I'm still breaking them in but they sound better each time. I snapped them up on sale and am very happy with the sound in my mid sized room.
Pros: Style, clarity of sound, great separation
Cons: Bass could be lower, but not lacking
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Mighty "small" Bookshelf.
David R from Reynoldsburg, OH on 3/8/2022
Pound for pound, probably one of the best bookshelf speakers available in this price range. Excellent sound stage with a more than adequate bass reproduction. The overall sound much belies the reduced size of this speaker.
Pros: Great sale price at Crutchfield mark> for an unbelievably competent speaker of this size.
Cons: A little "front heavy " so handle accordingly!
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KEF: big ups!
Andrew from New York, NY on 3/7/2022
Completely surpassed my expectations. Trebles and mids are crystal clear with gorgeous separation and bass much, much better than expected - adjust the distance from wall to clarify. Incredible value and beautiful to look at.
Pros: Sound Appearance Value
Cons: None
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Yup!
Geoff from Brunswick, ME on 3/2/2022
I have a pair of these in my tv room connected to a Cambridge Audio AXR 100 (also purchased from Crutchfield) and the sound is excellent. I am not an audiophile by any means (thank god! : ) but I love listening to music; everything from The Ramones and PJ, to Dylan, Neil and Toots. They have a very full sound from mids and highs to phenomenal bass and they look great. They sound great when I want to turn it up and also when low in the background. Very happy! P.S. I know I need to tidy up the wires and nail down that one piece of shiplap! And the shelf is temporary!
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Definition and soundstage
Ryder from Colleyville, TX on 2/7/2022
Bought these speakers specifically for music and couldn't be more happy. Some things to mention first though, do not buy this for full price, it goes on sale multiple times a year. Also I've heard other people say that these speakers are forgiving in terms of placement, but I disagree because the back port when far from a wall produces much more bass. Ok, getting that out of the way, these speakers were exactly what I was looking for. The KEF Q150's are simply easy to listen to. The high end is extremely defined but never fatiguing. The instrument separation is like something I have never heard before. Secondly, the soundstage is absolutely incredible, which just adds to the experience. Its also is extremely important (obviously) to EQ these. After EQ, they become very musical and fun with decent bass, although a sub does help. My one complaint is the volume (which is to be expected). These are not very loud speakers (when EQ'ed) and its very easy to know when they are at its limits. If you EQ them to have less bass though, I find you can play them louder because the woofer simply cant play as loud as the tweeter. Overall they really provide an amazing listening experience that never gets old.
Pros: Extremely defined Amazing soundstage You can literally hear micro-details of sounds you have never heard
Cons: Not loud Very directional Position within room matters
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Great buy, will be coming back for R3s or their succesors someday
Henry from Southborough, MA on 1/30/2022
These Q150s are my first purchase stepping into hifi and boy am I happy. I inherited and restored a pair of KEF 104/2s a few months ago and with those as my primary listeners I gained a new appreciation for music. The separation, the dynamics soundbars can't recreate with tiny drivers, I got hooked. All that said, those can't come with me to my apartment. I need something I can transport safely, so the 104/2s stay with my parents for now. The Q150s were on sale for $350 and after a listening session I knew they were right for me. They come in excellent packaging I can reuse to move them safely in the future and the sound is perfect for near field listening. It's warm, paired with my NAD D3045, and I don't feel the need to crank the volume to enjoy my music. I did pair these with a Cambridge Soundworks sub I inherited and the sub is definitely a necessary addition for my music preferences (rock, alt rock) and tv (action movies/shows). These will make excellent listening and tv speakers in an apartment until I buy a home and do a combo listening/home theater with the 104/2 fronts and these for surrounds. Finally, the speakers themselves feel nice and sturdy and they fit my aesthetic, I have no intentions of buying the grilles. For the money, I couldn't imagine a much better purchase.
Pros: *Sturdy/heavy enough *Aesthetically pleasing *Warm/rich *Small room filling sound
Cons: *Low sensitivity
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Worth the hype
John from Washington, DC on 1/27/2022
These speakers are fantastic. They have been much hyped, but very much earn their reputation. Imaging and soundstage are excellent, and they project a big sound for bookshelf speakers. I had to place them pretty close to the wall, and they come with foam plugs that help you tune the bass response, which is a great feature. I don't like that they come without grille covers, because they look a little too "THIS IS AUDIO EQUIPMENT" for my living room, but the magnetic covers are cool. I got mine on sale, and they seem to go on a deep discount several times a year. I can't comment on whether they're worth the money at full price, but for $350/pair it's hard to imagine you could get a better set of speakers.
Pros: soundstage Imaging Bass Size
Cons: Doesn't come with grilles Very deep cabinet
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Great purchase. Best speakers I've owned.
Timothy from Topeka, KS on 1/26/2022
I really wasn't thinking about buying new speakers, but I came across these KEF Q150. Crutchfield had them on sale and I started doing some research on them. Crutchfield gave them a very high rating. Knowing this, I knew I couldn't go wrong. Very please all around with the ordering and quick shipping. My new speakers sound amazing.
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Excellent at the sale price.
Philip from Phoenix, AZ on 1/24/2022
Nice wide field with little detail loss until you are well off axis. Not the last word in detail but enjoyably warm and clear for the price range. These are well suited for our largish (16x24) master bedroom and match our older NAD receiver well. Excellent speakers at the sale price but I would demo others for your preference in the same msrp range before buying.
Pros: Lightly warm mids and highs, good range, price, looks
Cons: None at the price.
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Great speakers when on sale
Nick from Pittsburgh on 1/19/2022
3 Stars at their retail price (Never pay this much) 4 stars at their lower sale price (they go on sale often) What can I say, these are solid speakers with some sparkle in a small and refined package. If you're a newcomer to home theater or budget hi-fi, they're great. They have a few competitors in the sale price range, but are very competitive. These shine in most genres except for Jazz, Rap, and anything with dynamic volume swings. They sound a little "V shaped" Treble: The metal dome tweeter is crystal clear and sounds wonderful. It's one of my favorites under the $750/pair mark. Vocals and instruments are incredibly detailed to almost an analytical state. They occasionally dance on the edge of being harsh or fatiguing, without actually becoming fatiguing. (Some amps may affect the brightness here more than others) Mids: These are the Q150's biggest weakness, mids just sound thin and like something might be missing. It's not awful, but it's noticeable for me. Bass: These go lower than you might expect. The enclosure is tuned quite low and they have good output, but you may still want a sub. Bass varies from tight and punchy to a little tubby depending on the frequency. The hollowed out plugs balance things out well. Build quality: Not bad but not great. The cabinet feels light and a knuckle rap gives a cheap, hollow sounding return. Laminate looked good and aesthetic.
Pros: Clear, clean treble. Bass is good for a 5"
Cons: 86DB sensitivity is inaccurate, closer to 84 3.7-8ohm can be hard to drive Midrange is lacking Feels a little cheap Bracing isn't great
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KEF Q150
Jeffrey from Frederiksted, VI on 1/17/2022
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Amazing get you some!!!
Brent from Munford, TN on 1/16/2022
Amazing sound! I have these paired with a pair of sansui sp2000s together they sound like angels beaming beautiful sounds in my living room! The highs are high like no others! The lows will shake the walls!
Pros: Super loud!
Cons: None!
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Very pleased
David from Germantown, WI on 1/15/2022
Very surprised and pleased on the sound clarity and bass. Just getting back into listening to my record collect from the 70 & 80's . Denon receiver with LP player plugged into a Yamaha equalizer that delivers outstanding sound range.
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Was Expecting Great, Got Outstanding
Crutchfield customer from Rhinelander, WI on 12/25/2021
Having purchased a pair of KEF 103/3 Ref Series in 1990 on the recommendation of KEF from a friend (who had a more "upscale" KEF model) ...and having completely enjoyed and appreciated these speakers over the years... I wanted to improve the sound in another room... I didn't realize I would transform the sound like I did. I had a pair of very nice (and recent) Klipsch bookshelf speakers in that room with a very good sounding Sony receiver about 25 years old. But... being the greedy, somewhat older, music/sound person I am, I saw these KEFs on sale at Crutchfield (who I have trusted for years) and bought them as a Christmas present for me... from my daughter and grandchild. OK, I'm only a few hours into listening to the speakers, but... wow. We have some pretty nice speakers in different rooms around our home... and now I am so pleased we have these - just as I wanted: natural, open, soft, full (including bass)...but only better than I expected... and, from experience, I know they will sound even better over time. Very pleased!
Pros: KEF ...from my personal experience Beautiful Beyond bookshelf
Cons: None I see/hear yet
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Wonderful speakers
Crutchfield customer from Lake Mills, WI on 12/20/2021
Upgraded from our older speakers (20+ yrs) after realizing that the sound was rubbish after visiting a friend who had a klipsch setup! Ended up with the KEF Q150's after discussing with Crutchfield rep and price point. Wow. For a small size, the bass is full and round without being "boomy" and the mids and highs were balanced and breathtaking. Our family room is 20x30 with high ceilings but they had no problem filling the space at a good volume. Giddy about how they sounded, we played a variety of music through them, culminating with Coldplay's "Heart" (Cos I cant draw a heart shape on here) and it literally made the hairs on my neck stand up. Fantastic sound detail, great price from Crutchfield, prompt delivery, they look awesome . . .
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Fresno, CA on 12/18/2021
Most transparent speakers I ever owned. Don't expect deep bass but with a sub they shine. I got the scratch and dent deal and couldn't notice any. They looked new to me.
Pros: Transparent and precise.
Cons: Shy on bass
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Petaluma, CA on 12/18/2021
excellent sound reproduction, a bit weak in 'fullness' especially with classical music,Bizet, Saint Saens, Ravel, Mozart, etc
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Ann Arbor, MI on 12/7/2021
Great sound from a small footprint. I have a pair of older Q55's and these Q150's have the same natural sound as their much more expensive brothers.
Pros: Great natural sound
Cons: Not as efficient as many other bookshelf speakers out there
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Nice Speakes
Crutchfield customer from Palm Bay, FL on 11/28/2021
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 11/22/2021
Sound good but the Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2s sound better and they're cheaper.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Roseville , MN on 11/17/2021
Lot of speaker for the money , OK on any music , very good on Jazz !
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Richardson, TX on 11/17/2021
I got these as surrounds for my Q350's as front LR and I couldn't be more impressed, KEF just never lets down.
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Good step up from powered speakers
Jose from Kansas City, MO on 11/15/2021
Starting out by saying that I'm not an audiophile. I just like listening to music and I recently got into vinyl as a hobby. Regardless, I really like these speakers. I upgraded from a set of Kanto Yu powered speakers and immediately, I could tell the difference between those and the Q150s. The soundstage was audibly wider and more open. Records that had distortion around the inner grooves suddenly didn't, and it was the first time I felt like the artist was playing live in my small office. The clarity on these speakers are awesome and it feels like a steal for the money.
Pros: Open soundstage Easy to drive lots of clarity and enough bass for me without a woofer Decent Price when on sale
Cons: I'd wait for a sale, the normal price is a bit steep in my opinion
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Spanaway, WA on 11/14/2021
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Perfect for my application
Crutchfield customer from Napa, CA on 11/14/2021
I had purchased the LS50 Meta to put into main salon on my commercial dinner boat. I was very pleased with them. However, it was in a public space and I was very concerned that they may get damaged. So I sought a less expensive alternative. I tried the Q150. I found that the sound might actually be better for the room. I found the overall sound tended be softer and richer. The bass a bit deeper. Overall a good fit for background music. The LS
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Fort Worth, TX on 11/13/2021
I'm not impressed with the quality and sound quality
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Cons: No highs bass is rather mushy and no grills and they look cheap for a Kef speaker
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Ave Maria, FL on 11/10/2021
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New speakers, a rare and welcome treat...
Clark from SANTA CRUZ, CA on 11/9/2021
I own 10 pairs of speakers. Working class speakers, not high end, sound proof room, Dom Perignon speakers. Aside from my outdoor speakers, I haven't purchased anything new since 1998. I do have a nice (older) set up in the house for TV/Movies and the occasional record, but my listening area is in the garage, where I have 3 stereos of various vintages set up. I've read the reviews on these little KEF's and wanted to get a pair when Crutchfield last had a sale, but missed out. So when the sale popped up again and I was able to score a pair from the scratch and dent pile + they gave another $20 discount for ground shipping, how could I pass it up? The speakers do not disappoint. Much more bass than anticipated, so much so that I'll probably swap out my cheap Craigslist sub in the garage, with my banger from the house. The high are not as bright as I typically like, but I have pretty old and tired ears also, so turned it up, put on YYZ to hear the cymbal bells crystal clear. They are keepers and at the price after all the discounts, a steal. I even built custom stands on day 2, because I knew they will be around, maybe for another 20+ years.
Pros: So much bass from such a little box
Cons: No mounting holes of any kind
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Westland, MI on 8/21/2021
Nice looking and well made speakers. As others have pointed out they need a sub for the bass but most people should know that judging by the size of the components. They have a nice sound. Very similar to my B+W speakers in terms do the highs. I haven't tried them on too many different forms of music but what I did play sounded good. I thought they were surprisingly heavy for the size.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Torrance, CA on 8/14/2021
Love these speakers! hooked them up to my Cambridge AXA25 integrated amp and music sounded beautiful and natural. Mids are buttery smooth and highs are nice and clear without any sibilance, bass is nice and not at all boomy. you may want to add a sub later but it's not needed right away. I would absolutely buy again and recommend them to a friend
Pros: shines with most music genres
Cons: not great for low volume listening
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Superb all-around speakers. But some might want more bass.
Crutchfield customer from Ludlow, VT on 8/14/2021
Perfect for my medium sized room - about 15 by 20 feet. Fidelity and stereo separation are superb with plenty of bass for me - but might be lacking for some. My musical tastes are quite broad from "classic" jazz from the 50s and 60s (think Miles Davis), rock and popular music starting in the 60's and more modern stuff (Radiohead is one of my recent discoveries and their sublime music is rendered exceptionally well. Can't say I like the music which is more currently popular with the younger set, which is where more bass might be needed. I run these through my NAD D3020. I also listen to my old vinyl with the Project Carbon Debut EVO and the Project $99 preamp. These records going back to the 1970s never sounded so good.
Pros: Perfect for most types of music. Does not take lots of watts to drive.
Cons: Might be lacking in bass for some folks.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Fort Mill, SC on 8/14/2021
I caught these on sale for my wife's turntable rig. The cabinet appearance exceeded my expectations. As far as sound goes, I have a sub and installing the port plugs took care of some boominess. The imaging is great. I am giving these 4 stars because there just seems to be some "it factor" missing for me. I have a number of systems in the house and I have been a professional sound engineer for several years earlier in my life. Would I buy them again, absolutely. Would I put them in one of my rigs? The jury is still out. Perhaps with some more time on these I'll click with them a bit more
Pros: Really nice looking cabinet for my decor. Solid deal at the sale price
Cons: Boomy without the port plug installed
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KEF Q150
Guest from Parkville, MD on 8/6/2021
I love them. They sound great. I just purchased my first home and needed something for the living room that I could eventually integrate into a quad system as I build. They're great. The hype is legit.
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Almost Like Cheating
Crutchfield customer from Redlands, CA on 8/5/2021
I hope this doesn't sound too over the top, but these speakers have transformed my life. I own Nordstrand Audio and we make and sell musical instrument products and I also have and have had a recording studio for years now. The question my whole career and life has been built around is "how's it sound?" and these speakers have revealed to me what I haven't been hearing for my whole life until now. I currently have Genelec 8040's at home and 8250A's at the studio. I will be selling both sets shortly and adding a set of LS50 Meta's at my studio and here's why: I can now hear what I've been pretending to hear for most of my life. Everything translates so clearly and solidly it's just astonishing. These speakers really present music like the musicians are right in front of me. But not like a live performance. This is beyond live music. It's like sitting in a top notch control room listening to a freshly finished track in its native environment. Just amazing. I'm currently finishing up moving my studio to a new space and I'm in the acoustic treatment phase. Digging in to what these speakers (and the Meta's) are capable of with room analysis and tuning is one of the most enjoyable things I've ever done because I know once I'm done the results are going to be stellar and as a result the products and the music I make will be that much better now that I can really hear everything. It's almost like cheating. Shhh, don't tell other studio engineers about these
Pros: Stunning spatial resolution and accuracy Incredibly stable stereo imaging Seductive detail and depth
Cons: A little light in warmth and bottom but room careful wall proximity placement helps, or add a sub for a setup that punches WAY above the cost.
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Lifelike sound imaging
Crutchfield customer from Berlin, CT on 8/5/2021
Best imaging I have had, I have a near field setup, with a KEF both sides of a desk, usually background music, while I computerize, well first time I turned around to see who made that sound, and it was KEF
Pros: Pinpoint sound, more efficient than expected, very well made
Cons: Takes some time to work in, bass is better after about 30 hrs of listening
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Good speaker if you buy them on sale.
Crutchfield customer from Keyser, WV on 7/22/2021
Good value if you buy them on sale. These are not worth full price. We bought these because we had a very specific need for the coaxial drivers. Our location required laying them on their side and the coaxial drivers help to minimize off axis phase cancelling. They are well built and not bad looking (just a black box). They sound very good. They sound a little "boxy" at low volumes. Mid and high frequencies are very clear and bright. Bass is very good for such a small speaker. They do not come with grilles. What a rip off if you need them.
Pros: Good bass Coaxial driver minimizes off axis affects
Cons: Boxy sounding at low volumes Do not come with grilles Need to wait for sale price
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Awesome Little Dudes
Crutchfield customer from Fayetteville, AR on 7/20/2021
I really did not know what to expect from these little guys. All of my previous speakers were of the large tower variety, including a pair of $6000 Vienna Acoustics. I really wanted to downsize in order to make future moves a little less painful, so I started researching small, inexpensive speakers. I narrowed it down to the Q150's and the Wharfedale Diamond 225. I went with the Q's based on several interesting reviews and the general "coolness factor". I am really happy with my choice and I especially like the crazy off-axis soundstage. Very important to me in my large, less than perfect listening room. I love these things. No problem with bass, although depending on the type of music you listen to you might want to throw a little subwoofer into the mix. I'm very happy with my. choice.
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Highly recommend these book shelf speakers
Crutchfield customer from Dallas, TX on 7/18/2021
Excellent sound coming from a small form factor. You would expect them to be larger than they are. Shipping was very quick, packaging was excellent. They are replacing a pair of Infinty Beta 50s in interest of space, and I am not losing any sound quality. Very impressive. I will continue to use Crutchfield for my audio purchases.
Pros: Clean sound. Frequency range. Very clean look.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Murfreesboro, TN on 7/15/2021
Sound great. Really added a lot of soundstage to my surround system.
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Great bookshelf speakers
Crutchfield customer from Naperville, IL on 7/11/2021
Excellent speakers for the sale price. I have these powered by a Bluesound Powernode (80WPC), and have no issues getting them the power they need. The Q150s have a smooth top end, are coherent, and have great bass response. I'm actually using the port plugs to curb the bass a bit, as I do have them about 10" from the wall. This setup gives me solid and quick bass that isn't overbearing in an apartment setting. Overall great speakers for the price, and they look great!
Pros: Compact, coherent sound, controllable bass response
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Framingham, MA on 4/6/2021
I replaced my old Polk bookshelf speakers with these KEFs and they sounded great with excellent clarity. Combined with a powered subwoofer, I did not feel anything was lacking in its musical range. The fit and finish of the cabinet is top rate, which makes it beautiful to look at, but without drawing too much attention to itself.
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So fresh and so clean!
Bob from Howell, mi on 3/29/2021
These speakers are the best in class, hands down. I bought them when they were on sale, but I would pay full price for them no problem. I ordered about 8 different pairs of speakers to see what sounded the best. I order polks, wharefdale, psb, klipsch, bose, and a few others I cant remember ofd hand. These, by a landslide sound the best. Not even comparable! They sound so clean, crisp and full its unreal. And I am obsessed with good sound. One thing you absolutely need though is a small sub. I pair these with with the Polk psw10 sub and it couldn't be more perfect. Do yourself a favor and order these speakers sns that sub and you will enjoy music like you've never heard!!
Pros: Perfect sound, but you need a sub with them
Cons: They need a sub, but what 6.5" doesnt?
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 3/29/2021
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 3/17/2021
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Dacula, GA on 3/11/2021
I replaced a pair of 36 year old Infinitys as my rear surround speakers. These KEFs are perfect surround speakers. I've gained some rear punch that had been missing with my much older Infinitys. I mounted on 26" Sanus steel stands for perfect height for the rear, Very happy!!!
Pros: Paired with a good receiver that puts out about 100 watts to the rear, you won't be disappointed.
Cons: None that I've experienced yet. I wouldn't use these as my main front speakers. Just not enough umpf. ;;;;
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Oakland, CA on 2/24/2021
We were able to purchase an open box in walnut at the sale price. The detailing of voices and instruments is very good. The bass is very good for bookshelf speakers. The soundstage is wide and easy to listen to. The speakers look nice and came unblemished. So over all great value for money.
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Coaxial cool!
Crutchfield customer from Myrtle Beach, SC on 2/21/2021
excellent speaker. big cabinet for a 5", so the bass is nice. I use the Q150s as near field monitors in my studio. I also employe the Adam A7s, M Audio BX5s, and the Yamaha HS5s. Really liking the phase of the coaxial Uni-Q diver design for tracking and mixing. the Cructchfield crew sent them out the same day!
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Clear, accurate sound
Crutchfield customer from Louisville, KY on 2/21/2021
Put these in our home gym. They sound great. Even my wife said it was a game changer compared to the other speaker we were using. Might be among some of the best looking speakers on the market too.
Pros: Clear, accurate highs
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Excellent full, smooth sound in a compact package
Crutchfield customer from St Petersburg, FL on 2/19/2021
These sound incredibly detailed at low volumes (great in an apartment) but really shine as you increase the volume and get really loud despite the 86 db sensitivity, I can't even push them past -18db without getting yelled at by the ol ball and chain. I use a denon x3600h currently in a 3.0 temp setup with a klipsch rp-640d for the center (these Q150s are the L an R). These integrate seemlessly with the klipsch during dolby surround playback with movies and present an incredible soundstage in stereo listening with music playback. The bass is impressively full and really thumps when placed with 12 inches of the wall, you only need a subwoofer for the inaudible sub 20hz frequencies in movies, otherwise these haven't failed to reproduce the bass on multiple types of songs (billie eilish, young jeezy, dubstep, house music, rock n roll, jazz, etc). I was hesitant but really glad I took a chance on these. I have the black Q150s and they look really good, so good my wife thinks they're "fine." (Every other speaker I've had or shown her is "ugly"). These speakers sound great and look great, don't hesitate on these gems. I bought them on sale. they're a ridiculous value at that price, but even at the full price, knowing how they sound, I'd buy them at full price if I had to.
Pros: Detail at low volumes, good bass reproduction without distortion
Cons: Its disappointing the grill is a separate purchase, even though they look good without the grill. These do lean towards a slightly warm signature, makes the sound signature "smooth" in a good way without any harshness in the treble. Although this same smoothness means that some female vocals, and higher pitched male vocals come across as slightly subdued or laid back (think adele or christina aguilera going way up high)
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Excellent
Crutchfield customer from Old Orchd Bch, ME on 2/19/2021
Have been listening to these for a few weeks now. A little 'tight' at first, but now they have opened up and produce a beautiful natural and balanced sound. Very good all around. Transparency and presence, without any forced upper middle range or coloring that I can tell. Great for jazz, with transparency even in the bass. At first I thought I might like to add a sub, but the bass opened up and I'm amazed at the range of these speakers. Excellent for orchestral music ( maybe a little small for large orchestral music though it could be my room and setup) and ridiculously good for smaller orchestra and chamber music. I've listened to a lot of my old record collection (especially vinyl) and heard many things I never heard before. At the price I paid for them, they have no right to be this good.
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Glad I bought these
Crutchfield customer from Charlottesville, VA on 2/16/2021
Had been upgrading my "vintage" system gradually but neglected possibly the most important part - speakers. I had some Polk S4s from the 90s that sounded quite good, I thought. These are better. More accurate, better soundstage and more prominent bass, without being muddy. When I mounted them on stands, which enabled me to separate them by about five feet - which is unfortunately all the room I have in my current setup - they really opened up. They are quieter than the Polks - 86 dbs to 91 dbs - but do much better when driven harder. Easier to listen to. A bargain on sale.
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Wide sweet spot!
Crutchfield customer from Forest Lake, MN on 2/16/2021
For a small speaker, the sound staging is unbelievable! I have another highly rated brand that is good, but the KEF runs rings around it. You don't have to spend hours trying to toe in these speakers to hit the elusive sweet spot. And the bonus is that Crutchfield excels in low price and fast delivery.
Pros: Clear sound and excellent sound stage.
Cons: Non noted.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Evansville, IN on 2/11/2021
I was stunned by how crisp and true these KEFs run. I listened to them for one week before I purchased a different set of KEFs for my surround sound system. These things perform well with Jazz, Funk and Rock. So happy with them.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 2/11/2021
Just a review for those of you that care about this sort of thing. I recently ordered the Q150 in white, and while I much prefer the look of the white in theory. In practice, I find that the finish at the edges to be sub optimal. I have had cheaper speakers that looks better. Maybe I got a sub par batch or something, but it's driving me nuts as I am putting these on my desk. I decide to exchange it for a pair of black ones rather than rolling the dice with another pair of white ones just to be safe, my guess is that seam issues will be less visible with black. All that said, I do love the sound coming out of these things. Kudos to Crutchfield for making the process of exchange painless.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Nyack, NY on 2/9/2021
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Best rated and worth it
Crutchfield customer from Rock Hill, SC on 2/8/2021
I'd been pretty skeptical of smaller speakers. But these are amazing. Best sounding small speakers I've used, and I've tried many. They also work at lower minimum wattage than many others. Beautifully crafted cabinets, and the design looks great with the new drivers with tweeters centered on them.
Pros: Size for the sound quality, low minimum input wattage, don't need sub
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Webster, NY on 2/3/2021
Great stereo speakers. Was hesitant because of size but Kef nailed it.
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Unreal Price/Performance Ratio!
Crutchfield customer from Chesapeake, VA on 2/3/2021
These speakers are a real gem! I give it high marks in the price/performance ratio aspect. I'm using these in a computer setup and it replaced my paradigm atom v2's. I have these paired with a yamaha as-801 integrated amp and a SVS NSD-400 subwoofer. With these, I have to turn-off the sub-woofer because they extend very low for 5 1/4"'s! I have then out from the wall by 12"s so it won't be too tighten up the bass. The midrange is clear and warm and the high's are silky smooth. The soundstage it presents extends pass the speakers, and with my eyes closed, I can easily identify the stage layout from instrumentation lead and backup vocals, etc. These should be on your short list of speakers up to twice its price range.
Pros: Good bass, clear mids and high's
Cons: Nothing at this price point
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Great speakers and price.
Crutchfield customer from Ludington, MI on 2/1/2021
I love these speakers, especially for the price. They are an upgrade from Elac Debut 6.2s. They have a bit more pop and clarity to me. I am using them as the front speakers in a surround sytsem. Looking forward to the time I can upgrade and use these for my rear speakers.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Online on 2/1/2021
A bargain. Great clarity and depth. Really nice, attractive speakers for listening to a variety of music genres.
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Outstanding for size an price
Bruce from ASHLAND, OR on 1/31/2021
I've head these beauties for about 16 months now and really learning to appreciate them. I'm listening in the near to mid field, from about four feet to maybe 12, and I can discern the improved coherence from the concentric driver. The old Polks in the near field just didn't sound as "together". Clarity is outstanding, bass wonderfully detailed. Only downside is a slight edge from the metal HF dome if pushed hard, but I rarely do that anymore.
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Great Deal !!!
Crutchfield customer from Mesa, AZ on 1/28/2021
Tiny things do come in small packages. They are really great for what they are. Perfect for near field monitors, although not magnetically shielded. Smaller listening spaces are best. Very good dispersion and soundstage due to point source driver design, like the Tannoys.
Pros: Fairly neutral. Small footprint. Placement not critical. Good build quality. Look awesome in walnut. Sound great for being so small.
Cons: Not much for the price. The lack of grilles has been fairly well covered by others, but I like 'em without. They are not meant to rock the house... you will need a sub for that.
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Small with a great sound
Crutchfield customer from Cape Coral, FL on 1/27/2021
Great sounding speaker, I replaces a set of Bose 201 and the system sounds much better now.
Pros: Small Handles a high power amp. Look nice
Cons: None
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Nice clarity
Crutchfield customer from Round Rock, TX on 1/26/2021
These speakers sound incredible at low and intermediate volume levels listening to classical, jazz or Blues music. However, if you turn them up too loud then the bass gets over driven. Definitely not a speaker to listen to heavy rock music at high levels.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Washington, DC on 1/25/2021
Great pair of speakers! Am using them in a small space and they really fill out the room.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Honolulu, HI on 1/19/2021
Pleasing sound. Good deal at $299. Missing some midrange texture/nuance. Very easy to place. Not much post off-axis. Would recommend for non-critical listening.
Pros: Small, good looking, very pleasing sound
Cons: Mids are not detailed. Sound falls apart if turned up too loud.
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Wow
Crutchfield customer from Alpharetta, GA on 1/18/2021
I chose the q150 over the q350 because of the size, but I was really considering the 350s. I'm so glad I got the 150 - I'm trying to understand why someone would need larger speakers (not that I won't upgrade down the road for a more proper surround sound experience)! The base is a little lacking though, but I think that's to be expected with bookshelf speakers. I made the decision to get the 150 and then definitely get a subwoofer vs 350 and no subwoofer with average bass.
Pros: Excellent quality, walnut looks really nice
Cons: Bass - to be expected
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Venice, CA on 1/18/2021
Out of the box, easy to set up and properly place and balance. The difference in sound from my old, quite heavy Bose speakers was immediately apparent: greater balance in tone, excellent base, and all over great sound for movies and music. These are little gem speakers for a medium sized room,which definitely describes our living room.As always, the speakers arrived in pristine condition. In these disastrous, pandemic times, when one cannot shop in person, it is a privilege to deal with a reliable company like Crutchfield. Thanks for all you do...and all stay safe and well.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Spokane, WA on 1/18/2021
Excellent sound, and they look great too! They pair well with my Marantz 2230.
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Full-bodied sound
Crutchfield customer from Omaha, NE on 1/17/2021
I'm throughly enjoying my KEF 150's, which I use in a 2.1 environment with a very musical Velodyne CHT, slot-loaded, 10" front-firing subwoofer and a twenty-five year old Yamaha RX-770 Natural Sound receiver (min.85 rms@8ohm). I've determined that the stereo imaging and sound stage are very dependent upon the quality of the source material and how it was mixed or engineered. In addition, to obtain the tweeter response desired, I have to set the treble control to +3 and turn the Pure Direct selector to the off position. At my listening level of between 9 and 10 o'clock on the volume selector, I haven't been able to detect a difference in sound reproduction with the speakers set 10 feet apart, when using the port plugs, in my 3700 cu. ft., very open listening environment ( 13 ft. ceiling with one wall of windows, top-to-bottom, 2/3 of which is covered with cloth vertical blinds ). At low listening levels , below 9 o'clock setting, mid-range dominates. My prior speakers, Boston Acoustics Sub-sat 6's, were over twenty years old and I had recently discovered that the polyurethane that surrounded the mid-range speaker in the two-speaker satellite units had deteriorated. I'm not an audiophile and did not have access to other speakers of comparable value to use for comparison purposes - not to mentioned the associated expense that would have been necessitated to do so, or access to a retailer that stocked the KEF's, Elac Debut 2.0 b6.2, and Klipsch-RP500M speakers.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 1/17/2021
These are in my man cave and they do the job for that type of environment and powered by a Marantz 1200 NR. At $299 they are a great bargain for very musical sounding speakers. The grills are $40. I bought them but have never put them on.
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Awesome upgrade
Adam from Brooklyn, NY on 1/12/2021
I upgraded to these from a pair of ~$150 Klipsch speakers and could not be happier with my decision They are so much clearer, brighter, and really fill the room with sound. I find myself closing my eyes to focus on the details in the rich soundscape they create. They are certainly stylish and provide quite a bit of depth. Highly recommend.
Pros: Detailed sound Clear
Cons: Depth - a little deeper than other speakers of the same size
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Great speakers
Crutchfield customer from San Luis Obispo, CA on 1/12/2021
First pair of proper speakers. The sound and look great.
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Best Second Pair
Crutchfield customer from Newark, DE on 1/10/2021
On the Kef q150, the only thing I could is wow. How can this little speaker play such a sound? See the review on the Arcam sa20 With a good amp, these will make a lot of floor standing sound subpar. And when considering the price, these are a sure win. They are being used for an office TV, just something to look and sound good.
Pros: Sound and build quality. Price Price easy to drive.
Cons: Nothing at this price.
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Great Budget Bookshelf Speaker
Crutchfield customer from Spring, TX on 1/10/2021
These are my first nice bookshelf speakers. I had done plenty of research and this set has been said to play and sound very well for their sale price point. They are powered by a Denon AVR and the first time listening to them I was blown away. I listened to several tracks via Spotify connect and couldn't believe the details and bass that these bookshelf's were producing. The overall size of these are relatively small and I have them next to my 77"CX. They are in 11x16 room and fill out the room just fine. Movies, shows, video games all sound incredible through theses. Overall very happy with them as an entry point for a home theater.
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WOW
Crutchfield customer from West Suffield, CT on 1/10/2021
Blown away by how much bass this little speaker produces even in a large room. The mids and highs are clear and accurate without being harsh. Overall sound is neutral and is not picky about the receiver or amount of power. My first set of KEF speakers and am totally happy with them. Replaced my Polk SDA floor standing speakers. Thanks Crutchfield for the fast delivery!
Pros: Full range speaker in a small and beautiful package.
Cons: No grills
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Great dmaller bookshelf
Crutchfield customer from Roanoke, VA on 1/8/2021
These bookshelves are small but mighty, great clear sound with accurate bass
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Miami, FL on 1/5/2021
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Green Village, NJ on 1/4/2021
Good value for the special reduced price during December 2020
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from San Francisco, CA on 1/4/2021
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KEF Q150 and Neil Young
Crutchfield customer from Westminster, CO on 1/2/2021
Really like the sound. Considered 3 different bookshelf speakers and selected these. Getting into HD music with Neil Young's Archive (NYA) website. The KEF's along with a subwoofer are providing sound quality far better than what I have listen to throughout my life. The speakers look good on stands.
Pros: Cystal clear m in mid-range and highs.
Cons: Little shy of bass response. Added a subwoofer and now sounds great.
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Wonderful speakers
Crutchfield customer from Temecula, CA on 1/2/2021
These speakers are amazing. I am not an audio engineer. I have them hooked up to a topping E30 DAC and a sansui 3000a for a small room personal listening experience. Very rich and beautiful sounding to me. Highs are scintilating, not hot or brazzy. Great fit for my setup.
Pros: All in one in a small form factor.
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Nice speakers - factory QC is lacking
Rob from Ambler, PA on 1/1/2021
A very nice sounding speaker , neutral and well balance. However , I am not happy with my purchase. My speakers have a factory defect - the walnut veneer is poorly applied and is separating. This defect should not have made it past QC.
Pros: Sound - size
Cons: Factory defects
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SPOT ON CUSTOMER SERVICE and the KEF's are great too.
Richard from Valrico on 12/31/2020
I have owned KEF's for years and have never been disappointed. I bought 2 pair of these during the sale at 299$ a pair and that's a major bargain. Love the speakers for my bedroom and office, but this is more about Crutchfield's customer service. One pair had some cabinet damage and they are SO EASY to deal with. Replaced a pair in days. That's the way customer service should be. Love you guys.
Pros: NICE BUILD AND GREAT SOUND
Cons: YOU HAVE TO BUY THE GRILLS SEPERATLY!! WHY?
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Excellent at this price
Crutchfield customer from Cincinnati, OH on 12/29/2020
After debuting a few decent "mid-range" bookshelf speakers I was extremely lucky to grab the white q150s at $299. Music sounds great but I suggest a sub for home theater use to get to really deep lows and rumbles. Overall I think these sound cohesive and powerful, and are enjoyable for both music and movies.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from The Villages, FL on 12/28/2020
These are very good book shelf speakers , good crystal clear power . Just to my ears it is lacking bass. Paired best with a sub woofer
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Muskego, WI on 12/28/2020
solid thresholds of performance at any volume level
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Another miIestone product from KEF
Crutchfield customer from Wernersville, PA on 12/23/2020
KEF has made another milestone product. Having designed loudspeakers and worked in the audio industry for a number of years (my first exposure to KEF was with the LS3/5a loudspeakers and their driver components sold separately), I feel I could write a long review here on this product as well as its integration with a sub-woofer. I appreciate the neutral character which leads me--without thus far performing measurements--to believe the mid-range response is flat. High frequency response benefits from an excellent tweeter design. Being coaxial with a well-designed crossover makes for a great polar response leading to excellent imaging. Low end response is very good for a small driver and of course benefits greatly from the use of a sub-woofer, improving dynamic range and lowering distortion, when a proper crossover is used. In a small room (or used near-field) lower end response should be acceptable without a sub-woofer. Lower end response is on the 'warm' side of neutral. This is a loudspeaker that performs well with most any musical genre. Musical detail is revealed without the "harshness" of many competing models. As expected, you'll hear differences in electronics. Any cons? A few, (some which I'll likely tackle with minor modifications to better suit my listening environment), but I can't quibble at this price point, even more so when considering all that the Q150 does right. The Q150 is worthy of its acclaim!
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Woods Cross, UT on 12/22/2020
My home theater is KEF and I really enjoy them so I knew I wanted this brand for a small computer set up. Superior to my old Logitech 2.1 although they are several times bigger
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Wonderful kef bookshelf speakers
Crutchfield customer from Denver, CO on 12/22/2020
Very impressed with these bookshelf speakers. Paired them with a small subwoofer and am very pleased with the sound. Highly impressed with Crutchfield's technical support line and friendly customer support. Top notch!
Pros: Clarity of sound, design, looks
Cons: None really.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Pleasant Hill, CA on 12/21/2020
For the price they are an excellent pair of speakers, the sound is very true and warm.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Gig Harbor, WA on 12/19/2020
Loving these! Perfect entry level speakers for new audiophiles. Sound is crisp and clear; mids really shine with my Denon PMA 600NE
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Bargain
Crutchfield customer from Haymarket, VA on 12/18/2020
Clear, articulate sound. Decent bass for their size, though I believe that they will open up a bit more at around 100 hours. First class fit and finish. I originally purchased them for desktop use, but quickly realized that they were a bit too large for that. Solution? Move the Monitor Audio Ones in the family room (which were a bit smaller than these) to my desktop and put these in the family room instead. Upgraded sound at both locations...much joy.
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Its a keeper!
Crutchfield customer from East Lansing, MI on 12/17/2020
I previously owned the R100 (which was very similar to this) but sold it to upgrade. I loved those speakers so when I was building a vintage stereo I knew I could trust these little KEF's to do the job! They look great and have a balanced sound (with more bass than you might expect, especially when near a back wall). At this price there isn't a speaker that can beat it. I recommend it to anybody getting into vinyl or who just want better sound for a small to medium size room. Also, if you're worried about depth due to being such a small speaker, a sub can be a relatively inexpensive way to get a fuller sound!
Pros: Great looking, quality build. Perfect for people getting into vinyl Clear, balanced sound
Cons: Nothing at this price, but does sound even larger with an added sub
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Marrero, LA on 12/17/2020
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Derwood, MD on 12/15/2020
Solid sound from small speakers.
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Great speakers
Crutchfield customer from Chino, CA on 12/11/2020
Great speakers. Bass is very good for its size.soundstage is great , and l got them at a good deal.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Garner, NC on 12/10/2020
Best sound at a great price! Maximum efficiency for their size. And, as always, the tech and sales team at Crutchfield make every purchase so easy.
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Really enjoying so far
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 12/10/2020
Really enjoying these speakers so far. Got them during the Black Friday sale, so I haven't had much time to get to know them, but so far they sound awesome. I am no audiophile at all but I wanted to get some quality speakers to start building up for home theater and these seem to fit the bill.
Pros: They look amazing Can be vertical or horizontal depending on your space Great bass by themselves
Cons: Heavier and larger than I expected, but that's my own fault
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Great Speakers
Crutchfield customer from Lambertville, NJ on 12/10/2020
I wish I could give the Q150s 4.5 stars. They're phenomenal speakers for the price (and frankly I really only know this price range well, so I personally think they sound phenomenal in general). However they're a little tame in the upper mid-frequency range, which happens to be the range where a lot of my music takes place. Though you probably wouldn't even notice that unless there are a lot of layered sounds happening at once in that range (e.g. Led Zeppelin's Kashmir just comes across as a little dull). But if you are listening to a 3-5 piece rock band, or similar music, where only one instrument is in that frequency range these speakers will still sound fantastic. They sound great at low volumes and even better at high volumes. Interestingly, because the frequency response is so well balanced (besides the minor gripe I previously mentioned) they sound really good from almost anywhere in my house as well (i.e. I can be down the hall in a different room, and turn up these speakers, and if I can hear them they sound pretty good. I've actually been doing this quite a bit since I got these speakers). And vocals sound just about perfect. I guarantee If you use these speakers for movie or TV you will notice that instantly. I'll just mention one more thing that most people mention about these speakers: they can go really low. If you're just using them for music you probably won't need a subwoofer. Alternatively you could put the port plugs in and use a sub, but I did
Pros: Clarity Bass Very solid construction
Cons: A little tame in the mid upper-frequency range, though I should really probably say "nothing at this price (especially if you happen to get them on sale)"
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Fantastic speaker
Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 12/10/2020
Excellent value. Get 90% of the LS50 at much lower price. Using as mains in a 2 channel system. Strengths are imaging, resolution, and detail. You may want to add a sub depending on your room and desire for low/loud bass. I pair them with an SVS SB2000.
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Excellent product for the price!!
Crutchfield customer from Farmington, MO on 12/10/2020
These speakers are worth three times the amount you paid for them. You cannot get a better upgrade for the price. Hooked these up to my Marantz stereo and the sound is crystal clear with perfect bass no distortion. Simply amazing
Pros: Great size Fantastic sound at all levels Very sleek Easy to hook up
Cons: I haven't found a con of these speakers yet
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nice, but rear ported
Crutchfield customer from Key West, FL on 12/9/2020
They sound good (I am not an audiophile) so don't ask me what I mean by "good") and the cabinet is of high quality. I wish they were ported in the front as I had to plug the rear-located port due to too much mid-range bouncing off the wall. They do come with plugs for this. Maybe they would be worth full price if it were not for this. With the plugs in, I think they're good speakers on sale, not full price, as the sound quality diminishes with the plugs in.
Pros: build quality
Cons: rear ported
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Great Speakers
Crutchfield customer from Eureka, CA on 12/9/2020
Delivers on sound- clear, without coloration. More than does the job
Pros: Well made, fine fit and finish to cases
Cons: none
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Great Sound, But...
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 12/8/2020
They sound great but unbelievable speaker grilles are not included. Come on Kef!
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 12/8/2020
Love the speakers they have awesome depth and range for a relatively small package. Look great and sound great in my small apt.
Pros: Aesthetic, sound quality
Cons: None
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Great Speaker for the Size
Crutchfield customer from Norman, OK on 12/8/2020
Replaced some bigger B&W 602 s2. The KEFs sound great with better highs and really good lows. However, they are lacking a bit in the upper midrange. But for their size and price they can't be beat.
Pros: Clean sound with good bass.
Cons: Missing a little in the midrange.
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Great little KEFs
Crutchfield customer from Oak Forest, IL on 12/6/2020
I've been listening to the KEF Q150s for a couple of weeks now, and have no regrets about purchasing them. I'm using them in a simple two channel set up. I have them connected to a 30 wpc Pioneer integrated amp, NAD C538 cd player and a Fluance RT 84 with the Ortofon2M Blue stylus and also a B&W ASW 608 sub. The listening room is small, 12' x 15.5', and I have them on stands about 6' apart, 2' from the wall behind them, and the listening position is 9' away. This combo sounds fantastic to my ears. The soundstage is wide and deep, and with only 30 watts per channel, they can play as loud as I want them to without distortion. High frequencies are crisp and detailed without becoming fatiguing, and the midrange is smooth and well balanced, as for the bass, it's fine on it's own and goes reasonably deep, but in my set up, I've decided to use the subwoofer. Maybe if I was able to move them closer to the back wall, the sub might not be necessary. Anyway, I now understand the benefits of concentric speaker design, the imaging from these speakers is fantastic. Absolutely recommended!
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Quality Bookshelf Speakers
Colt from Wake Forest, NC on 12/6/2020
These are solid little bookshelf speakers. Good quality for the price. I'm using these as my surround back speakers and they fit in seamlessly with the bigger KEF Q350's that I'm using as my surround right and left speakers. When I decided to go from a 5.1 system to a 7.1 system I thought I should purchase two more 350's to even out the back. However, the 50% discount on the 150's made this deal impossible to pass up. All seven KEF speakers on the floor create a terrific soundstage and the smaller 150's more than hold their own against even the much bigger Q950 towers up front. Actually, surprisingly enough, the smaller 150's are rated to go down lower than even their bigger Q350 counterparts! I will say, after years of enjoying my 5.1.4 system, moving up to a 7.1.4 system is a huge upgrade. It really makes a big difference, and the two additional speakers also significantly enhances the Dolby Atmos experience. Lastly, I'm giving these 5 stars, not based on their stand alone performance. But for the money, these are a great option if you're looking to upgrade your system in the surround department. Don't overlook these, there is still a lot of great sounding KEF tech included with these.
Pros: Modern nice looking speaker. The Uni-Q driver sounds wonderful and is never harsh to listen to.
Cons: Expensive if not purchased when discounted. But KEF always seems to have these marked down.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Los Angeles, CA on 12/6/2020
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Kailua, HI on 12/6/2020
Simply amazing for the sale price. Best speakers I've ever owned! I use them on their sides and the sound quality is the same as vertical. Highly recommended. Speaker grills not included but the available grills sold separately are super high quality.
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Amazing Pair Of Speakers
Richard from Valrico on 12/5/2020
I picked up 2 pairs of these during the sale, one pair for my bedroom and the other pair of white ones for the system I bought for my daughter bedroom as a Christmas present. I can only comment of mine for the time being. First off I have a system in every room in my house, from Martin Logan Electrostats, Dahlquist DQ 10's, SVS Ultra Primes and an old pair of 2006 KEF XQ1's book shelves that are amazing. All 2.1 systems and all powered my separate pre/power amps. I really didn't need these but at the price I just had to have a pair that are replacing my Martin Logan 4i's that I had in the bedroom which I loved. At first I didn't like the KEF's because of the high end. Sounded muted compared to 4i's but now after a few days of listening they sound great. Imaging, sound stage and natural sound is great. The Martin Logan's sounded awesome because to the motion tweeter. I do use them for TV but mostly for bluetooth music and WOW they sound great. OK, I forgot to mention I have them hooked an SVS SB2000 woofer which I bought on sale here so for the price it is impossible to beat and I'm using the foam plugs in the port to give me more top end and less bass because the SVS does and amazing job. Can't wait the hear my daughters because she and her husband have a huge bedroom. With the right woofer they are fantastic for the price.
Pros: Very natural sound Quality build 5 yr warranty and Crutchfield's service
Cons: Grills should come with them rather than being an option. For the price, amazing speakers.
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Very Happy
Crutchfield customer from Pennsauken, NJ on 12/2/2020
Great compact speakers, I've connected to my Sonos Amp and have been very pleased with the rich sounds of these, considering adding 2 more.
Pros: Compact size, quality of build
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KEF Q150 - Sublime
Ken from Longmont, CO on 12/1/2020
I upgraded from a pair of Polk RT25Is that I purchased from Crutchfield many years ago, subsequently replaced by a pair of B&W 685s. Both sets were silky smooth and fun to listen to. The KEF Q150s are, in a word, breathtaking. They are truly stunning by comparison. The imaging is scary good. So much fun to listen to my old play lists, as if for the first time! Sure, these don't have shockingly deep bass or silky smooth highs, but it doesn't matter. You just get totally absorbed by the music, and that is an amazing feature of these speakers.
Pros: Engaging speaker Amazing imaging Beautiful design and finish
Cons: No dust cover?
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Rochester, NY on 12/1/2020
I had two very pragmatic reasons for choosing these speakers: (1) the sale price put them within my budget, and (2) the fact that they can be put on their side because of the coaxial drivers made them a perfect fit for a very constricted space. Still, I love the sound.
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Excellent Sound - Works of Art Looks!
Crutchfield customer from Salinas, CA on 11/29/2020
KEF Q150's look and sound excellent! I needed to replace a set of KLH Albany speakers that were black oak, love them, but didn't match decor. These Q150's arrived very well packed. Connected to Crown XLS1002 running a Bluetooth DAC streaming Spotify Premium. Convenience! The sound is beautifully spacious and accurate. These easily fill the room with rich, warm sound that is listenable all day long. They also meet a tough testing standard, my wife likes them! I highly recommend these and Crutchfield.
Pros: Beautiful design, excellent sound.
Cons: Need to purchased optional grilles.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Clarksburg, NJ on 11/29/2020
Great sounding speakers. Really sound good when pushed with quality amplifier and decent dac. I even bought another pair for another project. Match them with a good subwoofer if you desire more low end extension. Otherwise on their own , base is really good. Highly recommended !
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KEF Q150
Todd from Kihei, HI on 11/29/2020
These have a nice build quality and good sound for the price.
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Sound (and look) great!
Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 11/26/2020
These sound great and also blend in nicely with our decor. Clean and simple design with great performance, can't beat it.
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Great Bookshelf Speakers
Crutchfield customer from Bentonville, AR on 11/25/2020
I replaced a pair of Klipsch RB-61 ii speakers which didn't fit into my space any longer. To my surprise these sound as good, if not better than the larger Klipsch speakers. We are using them in a 4.1 setup for both TV & music powered by a Sonos Amp. They do both tasks well and sound fantastic. Buy with confidence.
Pros: Compact, clear, accurate sound.
Cons: None at this price.
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KEF Q150 shine
Crutchfield customer from Brooklyn, NY on 11/24/2020
Excellent speakers for medium to small rooms. Smooth clean audio. I have them connected to a Onkyo receiver and Sony blue ray player. CD 'S SOUND really clean . Price was unbelievable.
Pros: Price is an amazing deal.
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Superb
Fish from Pleasant Grove, UT on 11/24/2020
Very happy with these, absolutely worth the money.
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Excellent value for the money
Crutchfield customer from Apex, NC on 11/23/2020
I am no way an Audiophile, This is my first time experience with Kefs and i purchased this to use it as my surround speaker. Its excellent sounding speakers. Excellent value for the money
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Include the grilles already
Crutchfield customer from Salt Lake City, UT on 11/22/2020
Great speaker, the sound and quality are five stars. KEF should either charge a bit more or stop being cheap. Ordering the speaker grilles detoured a positive experience. For this price, especially on sale, this speaker is very hard to beat.
Pros: Sound, range, and clarity.
Cons: Charging a separate fee for the cloth grilles.
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KEF Q150 or B&W 607 or ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 for home office?
loren from Hurricane, WV on 11/21/2020
I was looking for new bookshelf speakers for my office, and after hours of reading and watching reviews to nauseam it came to down to three: 1. KEF Q150's, 2. B&W 607s, and 3. ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2s. The KEF Q150's were by far the coolest looking speaker of the bunch but......by far the worst sounding to my ears. Spend the extra money and buy the B&W 607's, you won't regret it. Or save your hard earned money and buy the ELAC's when they're on sale. The speakers in my main listening area are Magnapan 1.7i's if that gives you an idea of the sound "signature" I like, clean and defined.
Pros: Cool Looking
Cons: Sloppy Sound
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OK entry level bookshelfs
Michael from SOUTH RIDING, VA on 11/21/2020
I thought I would try the Q150s after hearing a friends old NHTs and listening to what small speakers can do . It is a decent speaker but with open port is a bit boomy and closed port a bit thin. Want something in the middle and usually preferred sealed speaker. Likely returning them but others may appreciate them more
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Excellent Sound Overall
Fred from MIDDLETON, WI on 11/12/2020
Love the sounds that these beautiful bookshelves reveal. Excellent soundstage, very dynamic and solid bass. For the price, this is a "no brainer".
Pros: Soundstage, Smooth Bass response.
Cons: None
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Happy
Matthew from Montgomery, AL on 10/15/2020
After much research, overthinking, and anxiety, I finally landed on the Kef Q150s for my desktop speakers. I started with the Audioengine A2+ Wireless, which didn't provide the sound I was looking for primarily due to their small size (remarkable for what they are). I then tried the Klipsch R-51PMs, which were an improvement, but the horns proved too much for a near field application, and they hissed continuously. I then took the plunge and went for a passive speaker/amp set up. I currently have them paired with a Marantz PM6007, and they sound fantastic with minimal tinkering. I have used them with both Tidal HiFi and a cheap turntable, and they easily meet my expectations. From my limited observations, I think these speakers shine as monitors or in a small room. These are my first set of quality speakers (typically use high-end headphones), and I couldn't be happier with them and Crutchfield's generous return policy.
Pros: Balanced sound Bass response Aesthetics Build quality
Cons: Wish the grills were included at this price point
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KEF Q150
Melissa from GRAND RAPIDS, MN on 10/15/2020
So far these have been fantastic. I'm using a set as rears and surrounds, powered by an Anthem MRX 1120. I'm really impressed with the separation of sounds, very clean and accurate. This was a huge step up from Polk in-wall speakers. I've paired these with Q350's as fronts and Q650c center. I'll be adding Q50a atmos down the line.
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Awesome sound
Crutchfield customer from S Burlington, VT on 8/31/2020
Best speakers I've ever owned. Not only do they look incredible on the shelf, but they sound phenomenal. I would recommend using an amp that is powerful enough to drive these speakers. They sound much better when hooked up to our 100W Sprout Amplifier than when hooked to our 5.1 Sony home theater system. The bass is deep enough that we don't feel like we need to use a sub-woofer, even for bass-heavy tracks.
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With the right amp, these are great for the money!
Jason from La Crosse, WI on 8/27/2020
I am running a set of these of my desktop. I was a little worried about the dynamics, so I changed my amplification to a Denon AVR 3805 which provides enough juice in direct stereo and it really opened up the clarity when I added my Schiit DAC to it. I purchased these on sale. Well worth it. These are better than the studio monitors I had as well.
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Crutchfield customer from Roseburg, OR on 5/10/2020
A fine match as rear channels for an all KEF speaker system.
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Crutchfield customer from The Villages, FL on 5/6/2020
Sound better than I thought very happy
Pros: Great size
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from La Crosse, WI on 5/3/2020
These sound amazing at my workstation. I replaced some studio monitors and will not look back.
Pros: Sound. Price (I got them 50%off).
Cons: A little big.
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Crutchfield customer from Las Vegas, NV on 5/1/2020
These are really good speakers, and I like the minimalist look. Unfortunately, my set came with a small ding located on the top rear corner of one of the speaker cabinets. When comparing these speakers to its predecessor, the KEF Q100, I immediately noticed that this new offering had a smoother but "dialed down" sound, but the sound was still enough to be engaging. The KEF Q100 had a more energetic and "forward" sound. Both KEF models are good, and in the end, I think it comes down to the listener's preference. When I compared the KEF Q150 to the Martin Logan Motion LX 16, there was no comparison. The Q150 just sounded much more natural and musical. If there is a weakness to the KEF Q150, I would think that it is somewhere in the midrange. I just can't put my finger on it, but it is noticeable on some tracks. Otherwise, the bass and treble are absolutely beautiful. When properly set up, I truly believe most people will love these speakers.
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Crutchfield customer from Bel Tiburon, CA on 4/29/2020
Fantastic little speakers, I still can't believe the sound quality they deliver and they are starting to really open up after a few days of burn-in. Different people, different tastes, but pairing these with a Cambridge Audio CXA80 worked best for me. Clear treble, great mids render vocals very, very well, and powerful lows. Everything comes through with good separation, but in a controlled and coherent manner. Especially the lows surprised me quite a bit: these punch well above their size and while bass lacked a bit of attack and timing in the beginning, this seems to be improving quite a bit as the hours I have put on them increase. Sound stage is also great if you put them (in my experience, your room acoustics can vary) at least 8-10 feet apart. Build quality is about in line with this price point. Very happy with this purchase.
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Crutchfield customer from Richmond, VA on 4/29/2020
I have had the KEF Q150s just over a week now and played a variety of music (analog and digital), loud and quiet. These were an upgrade from 30 year old Wharfedale Super Diamonds. Great sound range and clarity at all volumes. I'm very happy with these.
Pros: Bass will purr.
Cons: No grille.
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Big, crisp sound, small package
Crutchfield customer from Spring, TX on 4/29/2020
Completely surprised. These little speakers put out great sound. Replaced older floor speakers with 12" woofer. There was a gap in bass after adjust crossover to these so they would not clip out. Purchased the 12" 400w paper red subwoofer and fixed the issue
Pros: On sale great price great sound
Cons: Definitely need subwoofer if using for front main speakers
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Crutchfield customer from Denver, NC on 4/27/2020
I've enjoyed KEF speakers since buying 203's in the 80's. The Q150's exhibit detail and clarity that rivals speakers costing twice as much. Crutchfield delivered promptly and provided excellent service and pricing,
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Impressive
Crutchfield customer from Apex, NC on 4/26/2020
Wasn't sure about KEF's UNi-Q design, but was looking for something different in bookshelf speakers for my home office. Not much risk with Crutchfield's return policy, but glad I took the chance. They sound better every time I listen, great detail and punch no matter what type of music. Some vocals are just astounding. Driving them with the Onkyo TX-8220 receiver and paired with an Audisource sub. Very pleased with this setup. Not enough for removing a star, but it's just silly that they don't include speaker grills. I mean...really? Crutchfield rep did not mention, and I ended up ordering them after.
Pros: Vocals, detail, impressive for their size
Cons: Speakers are extra $$
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Exactly what I was hoping for.
Crutchfield customer from Austin, TX on 4/22/2020
Really happy with the warm sound that fills my room. Setup was a breeze and the ability to lay the speakers on their side worked perfectly for my space.
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Crutchfield customer from Fulton, MD on 4/20/2020
excellent clarity and surprising bass. Love these speakers!
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Crutchfield customer from Elgin, IL on 4/19/2020
These are fantastic speakers for desk usage, close range listening. They are absolutely clear (read KEF bright) as expected.
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Excellent addition to my HT set up
Crutchfield customer from Cupertino, CA on 4/17/2020
I have had KEF speakers for the last 20 years and these bookshelf speakers do not disappoint .
Pros: Pleasing sound
Cons: None
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Amazing sound from such small speakers
Crutchfield customer from Raleigh, NC on 4/16/2020
Very happy with these speakers - I paired them with a new Denon DRA-800H and the sound is great. Very detailed highs, tight and solid bass, especially from such small speakers. Originally I was thinking a subwoofer would be needed, but these speakers hold their own quite admirably on notes from upright bass and bass guitar. Very impressed with KEF's design.
Pros: Sound bigger than their size
Cons: None
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Great sound, stunning looks, and a price that can't be beat!
Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 4/13/2020
I'm very impressed with these little speakers. I have a set of B&W 686 in my other room that have I always loved. The KEF Q150 really surprised me, the sound is rich and full, with better bass output then the B&W's that cost twice as much.
Pros: Great sound for the money Nice looking speaker Bought from Crutchfield :-)
Cons: None
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Crutchfield customer from San Jose, CA on 4/13/2020
Amazing clarity and separation. I was initially running them off a cheap chip amp while I did some research. I finally settled on an amp and it makes a huge difference to the dynamics and overall sound quality. Really loving these as my desk speakers.
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Great speakers, but not for me
Zachary from Southern Indiana on 4/6/2020
I was looking for speakers for use at my desk to replace the Elac B6's (originals) that I had moved to my home theater. I normally prefer warmer sound like the Elac but after I heard that the Kef Q150's were warmer than the Q100's I could not resist giving them a shot. I hooked them up to an Onkyo A9050. First thing I noticed was how good the imaging is on these speakers. When I got them placed properly, sounds moved around the room almost as good as headphones. Treble is also very clear with a sparkling quality. Bass is very tight and clean. Extension is not as good as the Elac B6's (which is to be expected with the smaller drivers). The reason they were not for me was the midrange. Often the midrange was pretty good. Other times, orchestral/acoustic music sometimes felt lifeless, like a portion of midrange was missing. A-B testing speakers with Elac's brought back the midrange I was missing on these tracks. With all the positives on these speakers, I completely understand the love for them. Sadly, they weren't for me and I ended up returning these.
Pros: Imaging is precise--almost headphone quality. Treble is sparkling clear. Bass is crisp and tight.
Cons: Midrange is missing at time. Bass does not extend as much as a larger driver.
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Thank you
Crutchfield customer from Acworth, GA on 4/5/2020
Amazing service for a Birthday in a rough time to ship . Thank y'all - kids needed good music to listen too in the Quarenteen
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Too much bass
Crutchfield customer from Palm Coast, FL on 4/1/2020
I found these speakers to have good mids and highs, but too bassy for me. Soundstage was also quite good. I placed them initially in my bedroom and then in the living room. They simply had too much bass for my liking. Will likely return.
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Happy I caught these on sale!
Crutchfield customer from San Antonio, TX on 4/1/2020
Superb! Beautiful. Great imagining. Near field is spectacular! Haven't tried in a large room yet.
Pros: Immersive sound! Beautiful.
Cons: Sharp corners
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Crutchfield customer from Sugar Land, TX on 3/30/2020
Good speaker for the price. Very quick free shipping.
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Excellent speakers.
Robert from MANSFIELD, MA on 3/26/2020
Clean and punchy sound with accurate reproduction of the music. Highs are not overly bright, mids are clean and precise. Drums kick well, and the bass is tight, although the sub handles most of that. Interesting design with the tweeter combined into the woofer.
Pros: Good value for the money. I think you could pay more get a lower quality sound.
Cons: No white grills available, but they have a nice high tech look without the grills.
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Crutchfield customer from Fort Lauderdale, FL on 1/24/2020
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White looks great
Crutchfield customer from Roswell, GA on 1/15/2020
Love these speakers. Caught them on sale, the white goes nice with a white Sonos. I have them on a shelf in a garage gym. They sound great. Size size they are pretty deep.
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Bought it for the sound, not the styling
Crutchfield customer from Succasunna, NJ on 1/9/2020
The speaker produces good sound and I consider it an excellent buy for the price I paid (half price, Holiday savings). Glad I didn't buy it fpr the looks, it's a rather unattractive design, maybe the vinyl walnut improves the look? I did knock a star off for the lack of grills, which I bought separately.
Pros: Full sound, easy to listen to. Good buy at half off.
Cons: Grills are extra
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Crutchfield customer from Fairfield, CT on 1/6/2020
Sound is sweet at all levels. They also look terrific.
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Crutchfield customer from Chicago, IL on 12/30/2019
Very happy with these. They create a crisp, detailed, full sound in my small apartment.
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Crutchfield customer from Spokane, WA on 12/17/2019
Excellent sounding pair of speakers. Clean and sleek design that look great on a decent pair of speaker stands.
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Crutchfield customer from Crystal Lake, IL on 12/12/2019
I was looking for a small speaker with great sound, Kef Q150 delivered at good price. Crutchfield delivered them very quickly.
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Crutchfield customer from Mount Laurel, NJ on 12/11/2019
Sound amazing so far, great value for the price.
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Crutchfield customer from Paris, TN on 12/8/2019
I like the speakers quite a bit. When turned to higher volumes you can hear that have a great range of sound.
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Walt from Highland, IN on 11/28/2019
Excellent speakers. Treble a little high, but not too bad. Very good bass. I will probably buy stands for them. Very good clarity.
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Crutchfield customer from Woodside, NY on 11/26/2019
I love KEF's. I have the Q100's, and now have added these puppies. For bookshelf speakers, they're full, clear, and strong. They're worth the full price, but at half price it's a no-brainer.
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Crutchfield customer from Perris, CA on 11/26/2019
Excellent little speakers, very nice, clean sound.
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Crutchfield customer from Maplewood, MO on 11/24/2019
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nice speaker, great price
Crutchfield customer from Chambersburg, PA on 11/24/2019
These replace a pair of Polk bookshelf speakers that underwent some trauma and couldn't be repaired (long story). I'm really pleased with the Q150. Small footprint works well in my listening room and they really sound great. Nice tight bass, high end sparkles, very precise stereo image. Amazing bass from a small box, had to lower the low pass and level on subwoofer to balance. I have them set on shelves about 24 inches off the floor, 12 inches from back wall, foam port plugs in. Great sound, great value.
Pros: sound quality, price, size,
Cons: Grilles should be included
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Crutchfield customer from Cambridge, MA on 10/1/2019
Love these. Mainly classical listener. Lovely, lively balance throughout the range. Warm, with clear high end. Piano music, for example, beautifully rendered. Port plugs with center punched out helped, as recommended by KEF and various reviewers.
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Quick and helpful review
Crutchfield customer from Princeton, WI on 7/17/2019
These speakers have decent sound for their small size, and look truly elegant. The main reasons I chose these speakers would be the sale price and my wanting something different than what my friends all have. Be sure to get a sub for bass needs, as the speakers shouldn't be expected to be a subwoofer replacement. Other than that, I feel the speaker grilles should be included for what they normally charge, though I know this won't annoy everyone. It bothered me however, because as far as I'm concerned, if one speaker has a grille, they all should to match and hep protect them as well. Hope this helps!
Pros: Sound Build quality
Cons: Grilles not included with higher end price point.
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Mediocre
Crutchfield customer from Waller, TX on 6/26/2019
If you have never had any other speakers, these will be ok. However, I have the mated to def tech 9020's and they can't keep up. They require more volume than other speakers and sound muffled. They also just don't sound right at times, so I am not that impressed with them. So far with bookshelf speakers, listening to them in person is better as they all sound very different. I am going with def tech speakers next. if you are not that picky and will only be using these two speakers you will be fine but don't expect the best sound. Stay clear in my opinion and get less expensive sony's But listen to them first before buying.
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Good upgrade.
Crutchfield customer from Atlanta, GA on 6/20/2019
Had worn out my old speakers after ten years of hard duty in my leather shop. Chose the KEFs as a modest upgrade to my PSBs. The clarity was an immediate improvement. Very happy with the purchase, I feel like this is a very good value for the price. (Powered by a NAD integrated amp, with a Paradigm sub. The fun continues.)
Pros: Good clear sound, good value.
Cons: None
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Very Impressive sound!!
Marc from West Virginia on 5/24/2019
My first pair of speakers was the budget Pioneer BS22s. Had them for about 5 years and really had few complaints. For that price, they provide great value! Had the urge to upgrade though and picked the Q150 speakers over some from Klipsch and Wharfedale just based on forum discussions. Finally, I had a nice chat with Hunter from Crutchfield who provided me with good information about the Kef speakers. That really made my decision easier and fortunately, the speakers were on sale. I ordered and received them in a day!! I immediately heard a dramatic difference between these speakers and my Pioneer set. More detail. Crisper sound. I even hooked up 1 of each brand to compare the sound and the with the Kef, it was like lifting a blanket that was blocking the sound. Great imaging and full sound!! Listening to jazz is like sitting in a club in front of a band. The sound seemed to get more impressive after a few months. I hear notes on songs I never noticed before. The only knock might be the bass. If you need thick pounding bass the you'll probably want a sub woofer. It's not bad though. Very tight and clean. I listen to a lot of jazz and bass heavy 70's funk and I don't feel I'm missing much. Very pleased with the Kef Q150 speakers. First time ordering through Crutchfield and would give them the highest recommendation.
Pros: Crisp detailed sound. Imaging is excellent! Breathed new life in many of my old cds. Handles all genres of music well.
Cons: The bass isn't exactly thick or pounding but it's not bad. I'm happy with it and I love bass!
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The Littlest KEF Q-series speaker is a real winner
Mazama from Spokane, WA on 3/5/2019
I'm assembling a smaller scale audio system for a condominium using the Denon D-M41 for the receiver/amplifier (excellent choice for this situation) and wanted to upgrade the speakers. I wanted scale speakers that would not only excel for listening sessions in the "sweet spot" but which would sound good throughout the condo's 650 sq ft main living/dining/kitchen space. And I did not want speakers so large as to dominate the decor like large KEF speakers I once owned. The claimed characteristics of KEF's Uni-Q technology - "concentric design (that) allows sounds to originate from a single point source, making the "sweet spot" (ideal listening position) much larger" - sounded like something that would meet my needs so I ordered the Q150s from Crutchfield two months ago. The result: KEF Q150s exceeded my expectations. The sound reproduced from a wide range of CD and radio broadcast sourced classical /mid-century jazz instrumentals/vocal music is incredible to this non-audiophile's ears in my sweet spot arm chair. And the music still sounds extremely good from anywhere in the nooks and crannies of the condo's principal living area. There's plenty of power for any volume level that wont's generate complaints to the condo owners' association. Highly recommended. Buying them 1) with Sanus speaker stands and 2) a subsequent upgrade to Audioquest Rocket 33 14 8 speaker cables each produced noticeable improvements in already excellent sound.
Pros: Sound quality and dispersion Look sharp on their stands but small enough not to dominate the room Fit/finish/appearance (black) Big sound from small speakers that produce qualilt sound in a relatively small space
Cons: None to date
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Outstanding Speakers!
Victor from Saint Louis, MO on 3/3/2019
These are ridiculously good speakers and an outstanding bargain at their sale price. There isn't anything that I don't like about these speakers. They image very well, they present a strong center image with excellent detail and separation. They are tonally accurate as well and that goes a long way toward their realistic reproduction of music and voices. Now, these aren't going to reproduce the lowest registers of the frequency range on their own so you should pair them with a good subwoofer (or two) to get the most out of them. You can also move up the line to the Q350 but, I'd think, you'll still need a decent to sub to get the full frequency range. These speakers sound wonderful in my listening environment when paired with the electronics I own. I would suggest that you take advantage of Crutchfield's generous in-home trial period to see if they will work for you as they do for me. I paired these with a NAD C 316 BEE integrated amp to fill a 740 sq ft listening room with sound and the NAD isn't turned up very loud. I also have these paired with a 12" SVS sub and they work very well together. Using a microphone to measure your listening room, along with room correction software and room treatments, will yield the best results overall. If you aren't that into perfection, and not everyone is, these are still a brilliant choice. I would not hesitate to recommend these to anyone looking for accurate, enjoyable, music reproduction.
Pros: Accurate Detailed without being harsh or sibilant Easy to listen to for extended periods A balanced sound from top to bottom Great soundstage Fun UniQ Concentric Driver Array 5-way binding posts Fast Small size, Big sound Not as bright as the Q100's they are replacing
Cons: Not a lot of bass response but it's only a 5.25" driver Not a fan of the covering on the cabinets No speaker grills are included Cabinets could be more solid/less resonant at this price point
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Excellent engineering and quality sound
Crutchfield customer from Fort Worth, TX on 2/28/2019
This is a very well engineered speaker of quality and sound perfect highs without being too harsh very good mid-range this is the speaker I have been looking for my main left and right speakers for home theater a subwoofer is also recommended
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great sounding small speaker
Crutchfield customer from Landrum, SC on 2/28/2019
very impressed with these speakers. I think the bad reviews are people expecting too much from a small bookshelf speaker. These speakers are very small so yes the bass is going to suffer...But...I bought these for my son. I think they sound great. the bass wasn't that bad. are they going to thump your house..no..but the sound is clear and impressive. bass is good mids and highs are accurate. Its all good to me. There is a lot of variance in stereo equip and ears. maybe that's where the no good reviews come from. My sons happy. Very happy with the purchase.
Pros: great sound
Cons: decent bass for their size
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Definitely wow!
Jason from San Diego, CA on 2/26/2019
Amazing for the money. Will fill a 25 x 15' room when I turn my Rega Brio a bit above 1/3 volume. Seriously great for vocals, with a wide soundstage and enough bass for anything as long as you're not looking to feel the house shaking. In lower volumes (with my amp) they are very clear and articulate and balanced. Give them a bit more oomph and the sense of presence and dynamics is amazing while maintaining details with great clarity. In my room (obviously your acoustics may vary) they even work well with the back less than a foot in front of the wall. Sweet spot is very wide horizontally, less so vertically, so place them at ear height and don't turn them sideways.
Pros: Balance, clarity, sweet spot and soundstage are both big.
Cons: These won't fill a large hall but they will fill a medium sized room.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Plainfield, IN on 2/25/2019
Sound and look great. Much-needed upgrade to my small stereo system.
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Ben from Denton, TX on 2/7/2019
My first pair of speakers and I love them! They have me wanting to buy a sub though.
Pros: Aesthetics, great sounding
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Crutchfield customer from Pasadena, CA on 1/30/2019
The Kef Q150's offers tremendous value and sonic performance that rivals the company's highly regarded LS50's. I own both and the Q150 is 90% of LS50 at a fraction of the LS50's price. The Q150's are relatively easy speakers to drive but can be sensitive to amplification. When paired with my NAD integrated amp, the speaker lacked warmth and sounded a bit dry. After 10+ hours of listening and breaking in, I decided to pair the Q150 with my main system to see how they would perform with tube amplification. The sound completely transformed with greater low end control and more natural highs. In contrast, my NAD integrated offered better sound when paired with my other bookshelf speakers. Overall, I am more than satisfied with the Q150 and would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a well-rounded bookshelf speakers.
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Crutchfield customer from Albuquerque, NM on 1/22/2019
Really surprised to see a bad review of these speakers. Maybe a bad pair or hooked up out of phase? I love mine. The bass is great for the size, still not running a sub and may never. Probably best for near field but I've got them hooked up in a large room and I think they are doing great. As far as the sound goes, it's warm and very accurate, like others have said. They made me want to listen to my entire collection of music again because I can hear so much more detail and everything sounds better, it's been a lot of fun.
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Crutchfield customer from Houston, TX on 1/21/2019
Super crisp and clear sound. Perfect value for someone looking to get a really good pair of speakers but isn't necessarily an audiophile.
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Over priced bookshelf
Bill from SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL on 1/12/2019
I purchased these speakers without hearing them and based only on reviews (no stereo shops in my area), and I was wanted to love them, but. With all the 5 star reviews, I thought that I could not go wrong. The speakers have a nice treble and decent mid but that is where it ends, I know it's a small bookshelf, but I expected more bass. In fairness to them, I have a larger living room and really needed a larger speaker. I couldn't get bass without driving them to intolerable levels. In conclusion, just not for me and a little overpriced. The Q350.s would probably be better but too expensive IMO.
Pros: Nice looking, nice cabinet
Cons: lacking bass
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These speakers can bring back the dead!
George from Thornwood, NY on 1/11/2019
Dammmm. The tables alittle messy but the music is tight tight tight. These speakers sound 3 times the sound that they are. No equalization need if your rig is on the money. But the speakers are bright with tight bass great mids. For the money best bang for the buck you cant go wrong. I'm using pro ject yamaha amp loki and mani. But these speakers sing but most of all my records that are older that were recorded back in the day sound great. That's the litmus test. If your speakers can bring out the ommmmff in older records you have a high quality speaker. Solid buy for me and for you if you purchase them. They are packed in a quality carton like gold. Fast ship great company ...bye I'm back to my kefs sorry...
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing
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Great little speakers
Phillip Lammers from Spartanburg, SC on 1/6/2019
These are the best sounding small speakers I've ever heard. Excellent bass treble and midrange. I still haven't used a subwoofer with them. I was disappointed to find that the grills have to be purchased separately but I'll get over it.
Pros: Strong and deep bass clear midrange and excellent treble.
Cons: No grills.
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A very good value!
David from Santa Rosa, CA on 1/5/2019
I'm very pleased with the sense of presence provided by my new KEF Q150's. The ability to use one as a center speaker due to the uniform radiation pattern is a plus also. That the speakers do not come with a grille is a minus. A very good fit for a smaller home theater like mine. I suspect the Q350's would be a better choice for larger rooms.
Pros: Good dispersion, very accurate. The sale price made these irresistible.
Cons: Didn't come with a grille, I have had to order those seperately.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Woodland Park, CO on 1/5/2019
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Extremely Overrated
Kirk from Marion, OH on 1/5/2019
I pride myself on being very honest, and I really wanted to like these speakers. I am sorry to say these just did not live up to the hype for me at all. They do offer some impressive low end for a small speaker, and the mids did sound ok. That's where it stops for me. I am running these with a NAD T747 receiver that has plenty of horsepower to drive these guys. To my ears, along with the 4 other people in my family, there is really something missing. It sounds like there is something covering the tweeter, I really struggled to hear any clean voices. They actually caused my ears some grief to the point I had to shut them off. It was like there was fluid in my ears. For $300 I think you could possibly find a use for them, but at this price they are extremely overrated. Even at $300 I have heard many many other speakers in that price range that are significantly better. I am disappointed in these speakers, and truly wanted to like them. They are very nice looking speakers, and seem to be built like little tanks. After that though, there isn't much I can say complimentary about them. Back to the drawing board for me.
Pros: Bass/Low End Build quality Looks
Cons: Mids Highs Voices Sound quality
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KEF Q150
Martin from Kahului, HI on 12/27/2018
Awesome speakers,I have them in my bedroom, perfect fit great sound.
Pros: In bedroom,perfect sounds,don't need subwoofer
Cons: None
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Excellent execution by KEF
Shane from Clay, MI on 12/27/2018
These are excellent. After a Christmas shoot out with another pair of speakers that we're getting rave reviews, these beat them out immediately. They're going in my office with my Elac Unifi UB5's. That's who they compete with. Bass great. Treble is a little crisper than the Elacs which is nice. It's not overwhelming though. Soundstage is apparent right out of the box. Digital Trends got the analogy correct. If the Elac Unifi UB5 is a Chardonnay, then the KEF q150 is a smoky Pinot Noir. Right on. The Elac mids stand out a little more. The KEF's are the more laid back Brit sound. I absolutely love them. Highly recommended. Powered by an old Onkyo 809 receiver and Oppo bdp 93
Pros: Great bass. Crisp highs but not etchy at all..just enough. Great soundstage
Cons: Not as much attack as say a horn speaker but it's really not a con. It's preference. I could listen to these for hours without fatigue.
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Nice sound with a surprising amount of bottom end!
Matt from Mill Valley, CA on 12/23/2018
Surprising amount of bass. The overall smooth sound quality is comparable to the larger and / or more refined siblings. I own the r300s and also had the q350 for a while. The size fits nicely where I needed them without much loss in overall sound quality compared to the larger other lines within the KEF family.
Pros: Small size, big sound, fits budget.
Cons: None at this price
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Warm!
Keith from Atlanta, GA on 12/23/2018
Love the warm and accurate sound especially good on female vocals and acoustic music.
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Buy them
Crutchfield customer from Orlando, FL on 12/9/2018
Buy these. Using them in a 16 x 10 feet room. Amp is NAD C316 which I consider to be one of the best buys in audio. These speakers are balanced, detailed never harsh and have a fast woofer. Excellent at regular price. A no brainer at sale price.
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Crystal clear and precise
David from Kensington, MD on 12/7/2018
I got LS 50s for the living and was so impressed by the UniQ driver and speaker design that I went for the Q150s for my office. Not quite the LS50s but still remarkably clear and accurate. Excellent small speaker.
Pros: Sound great.
Cons: None I have discovered.
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Magical
Crutchfield customer from Plano, TX on 12/7/2018
They made me want to re-listen to the whole music collection. And to throw away my old headphones.
Pros: Crystal clear, detailed, great lows
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Incredible speakers
Thomas from Bethlehem, PA on 12/3/2018
I don't even know where to begin with these speakers. The clarity. The dynamics. The sound stage. The bass. This speaker has it all. Everything from Jazz, to Alt rock, to rap - these speakers pack a wallop. Everything is tight and punchy. Although I would consider a sub for movie viewing. Got these on sale from Crutchfield and couldn't be happier.
Pros: Crystal clear highs, tight and punchy bass, incredible sound stage and dynamics.
Cons: None really. Maybe add a sub for movies.
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Awesome
Sabby from Wilkes Barre, PA on 11/27/2018
Just got it setup today. I have a small room but am really impressed with the speakers the bass is clean and it's not harsh at all. I would recommend these.
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KEF Q150
Crutchfield customer from Belgrade, MT on 11/27/2018
These are the first high end speakers I've owned and I couldn't be happier.
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