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KEF Q350 vs Monitor Audio Silver Series 2

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

KEF Q350 vs Monitor Audio Silver Series 2 in brief

  • Spec rows: KEF Q350 wins 0, Monitor Audio Silver Series 2 wins 1, 9 tied or not compared, of 10 rows.
  • Our scores: KEF Q350 9.3/10, Monitor Audio Silver Series 2 8.1/10.
  • KEF Q350 wins: sound quality (9.3 vs 9), bass response (9.3 vs 8), midrange clarity (8.9 vs 8.8), treble detail (9.5 vs 7.5), design (9 vs 7), value for money (9.7 vs 8.5).
  • Who should buy which: The KEF Q350 wins every aspect where the two differ.
CH A KEF Q350

KEF Q350

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2017
VS
CH B Monitor Audio Silver Series 2

Monitor Audio Silver Series 2

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2013
KEF Q350 Monitor Audio Silver Series 2
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.3/10KEF 8.1/10Monitor Audio

Rows won, of 10 compared KEF 0 · Monitor Audio 1 · tied or not compared 9

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 8" Mid-woofer
63 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 42 Hz extended Frequency responseReference not published 40 Hz to 35 kHz
110 dB Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Max SPL 112.6 dB +2.6 dB
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

87 dB 2.83 V/1 m SensitivityReference not published 88 dB
8 Ω Impedance 8 Ω
120 W Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Amp range 40 to 120 W
306 mm · 16.8 lb Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Height · weight 375 mm
5 yr Warranty 5 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

KEF Q350 Monitor Audio Silver Series 2
Sound quality 9.3 9.0
Bass response 9.3 8.0
Midrange clarity 8.9 8.8
Treble detail 9.5 7.5
Design 9.0 7.0
Value for money 9.7 8.5

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

Availability

Where they stand on price

KEF Q350

The KEF Q350 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the KEF Q3 Meta.

Why this one: Direct successor in the Q Meta lineup, same 2 way bookshelf slot that replaced the Q350

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Monitor Audio Silver Series 2

The Monitor Audio Silver Series 2 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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