KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speaker
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Features
| Removable Grilles | No |
|---|---|
| Brand Color | None |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 5 Years |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
- Model - Q1 Meta
- Design - Two-way bass reflex
- Drive units - Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT LF/MF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone
- Frequency range (-6dB) - 47 Hz - 20 kHz
- Typical in-room bass response (-6dB) - 42 Hz
- Frequency response (±3dB) - 51 Hz - 20 kHz
- Crossover frequency - 2.1 kHz
- Amplifier requirement - 10 - 150 W
- Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) - 86 dB
- Harmonic distortion (90dB, 1m) - <2% 140 Hz and above - <1% 170 Hz - 20 kHz "
- Maximum output - 108 dB
- Impedance - 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω)
- Weight * - 6.1 kg (13.4 lbs.)
- Dimensions (H x W x D) with terminal * - 302 x 180 x 277 mm (11.9 x 7.1 x 10.9 in.)
Description
The KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speaker is intended for use as the centre channel in home cinema systems. It has a centrally mounted Uni-Q driver with an aluminium coned bass driver on each side. The Uni-Q driver is a two-way unit with the tweeter mounted over the midrange unit. Moreover the Uni-Q driver now has MAT fitted.
Metamaterial Absorption technology absorbs 99% of the sound coming from the rear of the drivers. This reduces mutual interference and distortion. Additionally, the crossover has been upgraded using listening tests to get the best out of the drivers. Lastly, the well-braced cabinet reduces the possibility of any resonances.
12th generation Uni-Q with MAT™ driver
The central driver in the KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speaker is a KEF-designed Uni-Q unit. Uni-Q is now in its 12th generation and the latest version has MAT fitted. There are actually two units in one, with a centrally placed tweeter over a midrange unit.
This creates a single-point source that distributes the sound over a wide area. Moreover, timing errors are reduced. In most speakers, the tweeter and midrange unit are some distance apart. This can cause timing errors that muddy the sound.
What is Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™)?
Metamaterial Absorption Technology, as used in the KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speakers, prevents the tweeter from interfering with the midrange unit. This is more prevalent when the tweeter is directly mounted over the midrange unit. The MAT material is made of a maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the sound from the rear of the unit.
Aluminium cone LF drivers
Two aluminium coned bass drivers sit on either side of the Uni-Q array. The centre channel is normally used for dialogue but some effects also use it and have a lower frequency. Aluminium cones are renowned for providing good detail. However, the crossover needs careful design.
Enhanced crossover
The crossover in a three-way speaker such as the KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speake splits the audio into bands using filters. The KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speakers crossover has been tuned by ear after being simulated on a computer.
Consequently, the sound is clear and has low distortion. The crossover frequencies are chosen to match the drivers and they provide an overall flat response. Capacitors and inductors are used to form the crossover and long-life polypropylene types are used.
Create a home cinema system with the Kef Q Meta range of speakers
There are eight speakers in the Q meta range including the KEF Q6 Meta Centre Speaker. You can create a home cinema system by using either the larger floor standers or bookshelf speakers for the left and right front pair of speakers.
The centre speaker can be the Q6 or there is also an LCR speaker that can be used in any position. Next, the rear surround speakers can be the Q4 LCR speaker or any of the bookshelf speakers. Home cinema systems also usually have a subwoofer and this can be from the KEF Cube range