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product_id: 805968
title: "KEF Q500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - American Walnut (Single)"
brand: "kef"
price: "$1072"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/805968-kef-q500-floorstanding-loudspeaker-american-walnut-single
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# 100W max output 5.25" Uni-Q driver Voice control ready KEF Q500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - American Walnut (Single)

**Brand:** kef
**Price:** $1072
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎉 Elevate Your Sound Experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** KEF Q500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - American Walnut (Single) by kef
- **How much does it cost?** $1072 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/805968-kef-q500-floorstanding-loudspeaker-american-walnut-single)

## Best For

- kef enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kef brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Integration:** Perfect for home theaters, this speaker blends style and performance effortlessly.
- • **Easy Height Adjustment:** Locking knobs on plinth spikes allow for effortless customization of speaker height.
- • **Unmatched Sound Clarity:** Experience audio like never before with the advanced 5.25" aluminum Uni-Q driver.
- • **Powerful Bass Performance:** Three stacked bass drivers deliver deep, resonant lows for an immersive sound experience.
- • **Sleek Design Meets Functionality:** American Walnut finish adds elegance while the aluminum plate ensures stability.

## Overview

The KEF Q500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker in American Walnut features a 5.25 inch aluminum Uni-Q driver and a 1 inch vented aluminum dome tweeter, delivering exceptional sound clarity and powerful bass. With a maximum output power of 100 watts and voice control capabilities, this speaker is designed for home theater enthusiasts seeking both style and performance.

## Description

With a Uni-Q driver array and three front-facing bass driver, the KEF Q500 Floorstanding is perfect for your 2-channel listening needs, or as part of your dream home theater system. The Q500 features a specially-voiced 5.25 inch aluminum Uni-Q driver with a 1 inch vented aluminium dome tweeter at its acoustic center, which sits above three 5.25 inch bass drivers. This combination of drivers produces an accurate representation of the human voice, a true reproduction of instrumentation, and undistorted bass that can be exactly as powerful as you want it to be.

## Features

- The Q500 features a specially-voiced 5.25 inch aluminum Uni-Q driver and 1 inch vented aluminium dome tweeter.
- Based on our state-of-the-art HF driver, the Q500 boasts a much larger dome tweeter for increased sensitivity and distortion-free power handling.
- Below the Uni-Q driver array are three stacked 5.25 inch bass drivers working in tandem to quickly and efficiently produce a range of low frequencies.
- The Q500 sits on an aluminum plate supported by four steel 'plinth' spikes with locking knobs for easy height adjustment. The plinths also serve to ground the Q500, resulting in a rigid connection that eliminates any rocking resonances.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Impedance | 8 Ohm |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Controller Type | Voice Control |
| Color | American Walnut |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Mounting Type | Floor Standing |
| Speaker Type | Floor Standing |
| Recommended Uses For Product | home theater |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Item Weight | 40 Pounds |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** KEF
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 100 Watts
- **Mounting Type:** Floor Standing
- **Model Name:** Q500
- **Speaker Type:** Floor Standing

## Images

![KEF Q500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - American Walnut (Single) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51q4r3kdI1L.jpg)
![KEF Q500 Floorstanding Loudspeaker - American Walnut (Single) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511k8a0kt8L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible or feasible to use only one of these speakers and not buy two of them? I understand it takes away from the surround sound effect.**
A: You would hear only 1/2 of a stereo recording!  Hooking both the left and the right channel cables to one speaker would damage the amplifier and possibly the speaker.

**Q: Can i use banana plugs to connect to the binding posts?**
A: I don't know if all banana plugs will apply but I'm using Monster Cable plugs inserted through the low frequency posts then tightened by the speaker shaft connector - a standard single wire connection using KEF's Link system as opposed to bi-wiring.  I checked and the Audioquest Sure Grip 300 BFA/Banana plugs also work nicely.  I've had the Q 500s along with KEF's Q600 center channel speaker system in service for about four months and I couldn't be more pleased with their performance remembering that the 500s do roll off near 40 Hz so a sub woofer might be considered if additional slam is required.  Best,

**Q: Iam using onkyo nr616 to drive these speakers but the sound is very bad.which amplifier is good for these speakers?**
A: The sound should be great! are you using a sub woofer with them?

**Q: "If the receiver sais 20 hz~20 khz...speakers or external amps that are 20hz-40 khz for example, will be limited at the range of receiver?"**
A: Yes the signal from the receiver will control the range. By the way these loud speakers are amazing!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Oh man... Just get these, OK?
  

*by D***T on Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2017*

So my coworker and I are both audiophiles and so we talk shop a lot. He works in a different part of the country. Last time I went to visit their office he says to me, "Oh, hey, we need to swing by the audio place I told you about. I need you to hear the speakers." He knew I'd just bought a different set for my apartment that I was relatively happy with. But I went along anyway. What's the harm, I thought?We walk in, he starts talking with the guy up front and says I'm in town and he wanted me to hear the KEFs. The guy sits me down, asks me what I like, and puts in Radiohead's "OK Computer". I sat unmoving for 5 minutes before I eventually got up, walked over to my coworker and said, "You're a very mean person, you know that?"Luckily my other headphones were within the return window. Didn't even regret the decision for a second.The KEFs have great sound. Great imaging. They will fill a room and it doesn't matter if you sit in a perfect acoustic sweet spot. The base is deep and rich but clear. The mids are well defined. The highs are pure crystal. I'm sure for 10 times the money there are better speakers out there. There must be. But at this price range? Nope. This is it.

### ⭐⭐ 2.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Surprisingly poor build quality and mediocre sound
  

*by J***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017*

The speaker body on my Q500 has gaps where it was put together in the front wood frame. The speaker body  feels and looks cheap (i like the elac build quality much better). From this experience I feel that the KEF build quality control is lacking. I'm not a sound expert but was disappointed after reading rave reviews. Sound is not amazing at all - more or less a flat / dull quality.Also be forewarned that these speakers are not returnable on amazon due to large magnets within. (Possibly this is true for any large speakers) So be sure this is what you want before ordering.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Terrific speakers for my small living room
  

*by E***G on Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2014*

My husband is a retired audio engineer and always speaks highly of KEF speakers.  I wanted the Q700s but could not afford them.  I went with the Q500s and am not disappointed.  They are the front speakers in a surround system that we use for both music and television.  Living room is 17 x 13 and these speakers are perfect.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*