Old (B&W DM601 S3) vs New (Kef Q Concerto Meta)

[TK421]

Hello all,
Hope you're well.
I've had a few speakers over the piece and most recently some Dynaudio Emit 20s which I found to be a bit "cold".
I replaced them with a second hand find in some B&W DM601 S3s which I have to say, have been very good to me. I'm very much a fan of their the warm, round bass.
But like most, I have an itch to replace them with something more powerful, more Wow! The Kef R3 Metas look very nice but above my paygrade which has led me to the Kef Q Concerto Metas. I haven't pulled the trigger yet and I'm looking for some advice/feedback before I do. so.
Does anyone have these? Will they be a considerable upgrade? Any thoughts are welcome.
Thanks

 

[Integralista]

Hi, Kef Q Concerto Meta are excellent allrounders and great speakers. I think in the whole "Meta" generation from KEF, Q line and Reference line are best ones. Just surprised by your observation about Dynaudio Emit 20 speakers. I rate them highly. They are deadly neutral for some people borring. This can be changed by amp pairing. B&W 601 S3 are not bad, but they have a lot more their "character" = coloration. Also new Acoustic Energy 300 bookshels are very good. Less coloration, but still fan to listen. I think more than Dynaudio. BR.