Neither KEF Q500 nor Yamaha NS-F901 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 82 Speakers expert endorsements , however neither KEF Q500 nor Yamaha NS-F901 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Speakers received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Sony SSCS3 or other critically acclaimed Floorstanding Speakers of this month.
For reference, Sony SSCS3 received 5 endorsements this month, from BestReviews (1 Jul 2023), Popular Mechanics (23 Sep 2023) The Master Switch (11 Oct 2023) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT  | BestReviews  | The Sound Junky  | Popular Mechanics  | Music Critic  | The Master Switch  | ZD Net  | What Hi-Fi  | Gadget Review  | stereocheck.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $228 |  Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  KEF Q500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price |  Yamaha NS-F901 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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KEF Q500 
Yamaha NS-F901 
As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither KEF Q500 nor Yamaha NS-F901 were recommended by key experts who publish Floorstanding Speakers recommendations.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | ABT
| BestReviews | The Sound Junky | Popular Mechanics | Music Critic | The Master Switch | ZD Net | What Hi-Fi | Gadget Review | stereocheck.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $228 | Sony SSCS3 | - | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| 2 | - | $1000 |  SVS Ultra Tower | - | -
| 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $160 |  Dayton Audio T652 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 9 | - | - | 7 | - |
| 4 | - | $1499 |  Q Acoustics 5040 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
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Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 1
- without a score: 5
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
No expert reviews linked yet for Yamaha NS-F901.
From Seller:
- 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.
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Sound Quality
Speaker Design Speaker design is a term used to describe the number drivers in the speaker. Drivers are the cones that actually create sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mi ... Show more
Other
Two and a half-way bass reflex
Three-Way
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can reproduce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shorte ... Show more
40Hz - 40kHz
32 Hz-50 kHz
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
Maximum Power Handling Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Physical Features
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud, “boomy” bass? There are three types of enclosures to consider when purc ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Dimensions
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Weight
33 lbs
68 lbs
Tweeters
Tweeter Size Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes and sizes. Generally speaking, the si ... Show more
Tweeter Type For the true audiophile, choosing the right tweeter shape is key to getting the best out of your speaker. Different tweeter styles distribute sound more effectively throughout the room, and because hi ... Show more
Dome
Dome
Tweeter Composition In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, beryllium etc.) and soft textiles (s ... Show more
Vented aluminium dome
3 cm (1”) aluminium dome
Mids
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Midrange Size Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the soun ... Show more
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Woofers
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Woofer Size A critical element of a floor standing speaker is its woofer. This is the driver responsible for low frequency sounds and bass. It is the biggest driver in size and is usually shaped like a cone. When ... Show more
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Woofer Composition Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Advanced PMD cone
Powered Subwoofer Some floor standing speakers contain a built-in powered subwoofer as part of the overall speaker design. Typically when you’re building a home theater system, the subwoofer is purchased as a separate ... Show more
Connections and Controls
Receiver Inputs The type of connectors or terminals on the speaker determine how you connect the speaker to your receiver. There are two main types: spring clips and binding posts. Spring Clips: Spring clips are desi ... Show more
Speaker wire
Speaker wire
Banana Plug Compatible Banana plugs are a type of connector for speaker wire. They are often regarded as more beneficial than bare wire, which can fray and degrade over time. Banana plugs allow you to insert the bare wire i ... Show more
Inputs Some speakers have other inputs in addition to the binding posts or terminals. This may include HDMI, auxiliary jack, and/or optical inputs. An example of how this may be beneficial is the auxiliary c ... Show more
Speaker wire
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Bi Amp/Bi Wire Capable For the more sophisticated listener, you may want to bi-wire or bi-amp your speakers. For bi-wiring: If the speaker has dual binding posts or terminals, you may be able to use two wires to connect to ... Show more
Remote Control
Does the speaker come with a remote?
Wireless Connections
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from a device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled ... Show more
Wireless Connectivity Some floor standing speakers may come with the option to connect to your TV wirelessly or via your Wi-Fi network. The benefit to this set up is the absence of wires, which makes setup simple and clean ... Show more
Additional Details
Additional Features
Any other features included.
Equipped with die-cast aluminium chassis rigidly locates the high efficiency vented magnet assembly to prevent noise or distortion.
- Great quality parts
- 2-chamber cabinet
- 3-way mitered joint construction
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