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KEF Q550 vs Monitor Audio Monitor 100

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A KEF Q550

KEF Q550

Channel A · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2017
VS
CH B Monitor Audio Monitor 100

Monitor Audio Monitor 100

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2018
KEF Q550 Monitor Audio Monitor 100
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
8.4/10KEF

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

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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

2.5-way Configuration 2-way
1x 5.12" Tweeter + 2x 5.12" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 0.98" Tweeter + 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
58 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB · 45 Hz to 50 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 44 Hz to 30 kHz
110 dB Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source Max SPL 111 dB +1 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
15 to 130 W Amp range 30 to 100 W
873 mm · 32 lb Height · weight 310 mm · 24.3 lb
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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Availability

Where they stand on price

KEF Q550
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Monitor Audio Monitor 100
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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