At a glance
KEF Q550 in 5 facts
- Type: Floorstanding (tower) speaker, passive
- Frequency response: 58 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB
- Sensitivity: 87 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- HiFi Specs score: 8.4/10, the average of 6 rated aspects
Verdict
The short version
The KEF Q550 floorstanding speakers are a compact yet captivating option for all your audio needs. With a sleek, matte black finish, they are designed to subtly draw attention in any room setting. Priced fairly in consideration of their value, the speakers alone offer exceptional sound quality with a noticeable stereo separation, making them favourable for small to medium sized living spaces. Lack of a stronger low-end bass may necessitate a purchase of a dedicated subwoofer for some users. The build quality is appreciable and they seem sturdy and durable. The purchase experience may hit a snag as the price advertised is for a single speaker, without an accompanying speaker grill, which is to be purchased separately. Despite a few downsides, the overall quality, design, and their performance make these speakers a worthy investment. HiFi Specs score from 6 rated aspects · compared across 162 speakers
Datasheet
The numbers
- Power type
- Passive
- Configuration
- 2.5-way
- Drivers
- 1x 5.12" Tweeter + 2x 5.12" Mid-woofer
- Frequency response
- 58 Hz to 28 kHz ±3 dB 45 Hz to 50 kHz extended
- Crossover frequency
- 2.5 kHz
- Sensitivity
- 87 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
- Impedance
- 8 Ω min 3.5 Ω
- Recommended amp power
- 15 to 130 W
- Maximum SPL
- 110 dB Checked against the maker's own sheet, Sep 2026 Source
Cabinet
Cabinet & connections
- Enclosure type
- Ported (Bass Reflex)
- Bi-wire capable
- No
- Removable grille
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wired
Physical
Dimensions, weight, placement
- Recommended placement
- Floor
- Height
- 34.4 in 873 mm
- Width
- 10.9 in 278 mm
- Depth
- 7.1 in 180 mm
- Weight
- 32 lb 14.5 kg
- Colors
- Satin white Satin black Walnut
From our review
What we found
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Availability
Where to buy
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