Elac 3.0 DB 53 vs. Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 i vs. Kef Q1Meta

[Tibor]

Hello !
I am looking for a speaker for my second system.
Which speaker has silkiest treble and stronger bass? I would prefer a warmer sound.

The amp is Marantz PM 7000N, which has a bright treble (this is my opinion).
The sourse is Tidal from Marantz.

 

[Witterings]

Hello !
I am looking for a speaker for my second system.
Which speaker has silkiest treble and stronger bass? I would prefer a warmer sound.

The amp is Marantz PM 7000N, which has a bright treble (this is my opinion).
The sourse is Tidal from Marantz.

I've not heard each individual speaker but I have Elac Debut B5.2's and Wharfedale Diamond 9.1's, both brands are generally known for a warm sound .... some of the Kef's higher up the chain I've sometimes heard can have a slight edge to the top end but that's not personal experience, it's just what I've seen when I've been researching potential purchases.

Elac B6.2's may be worth a look at, they'll likely have the same top end as my 5.2's but a bigger overall sound / presentation and stronger bass.

 

[nopiano]

In this size and price range the Q Acoustics 3020i and 3030i are on the warmer side of neutral with a smooth treble. I’ve not heard the Wharfedale or the Elac enough to comment, although the Q meta series seem to be balanced on the mellow side, based on the Q11 and Q Concerto reviews I’ve read.

So, of your three I’d try the KEF, but the QA are a good alternative. Bear in mind the newer series is 30xxC rather than i, so expect a discount on the i range.