KEF Q650c

Based on 21 reviews

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Great dialogue clarity

Solid bass

Recommended to pair with other KEF speakers

Recommended subwoofer choices

Good value for the price

Not compatible with all home theater setups

Expensive compared to some other center speakers

Requires acoustic treatment for optimal sound quality

Verdict

The KEF Q650c receives high praise for its clear dialogue and solid bass. Many reviewers recommend pairing it with other KEF speakers, such as the Q750 or Q350. Some suggest upgrading to the Q650c center speaker for better voice clarity in movies and TV shows. The SVS PB-1000 and PB-2000 are popular subwoofer choices to pair with the Q650c. Acoustic treatment is also recommended to improve sound quality. Overall, the KEF Q650c is highly recommended for its quality and value.

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I went to three or four and then I didn't want to know the price so that you know price does not drive you so I listened to all three or four and what...

UNBOXING: KEF Q650c Center Channel Speaker and quick review w/ Dreamedia Home Theater

This speaker goes perfectly paired with the 750 series floor standing speakers, the Q, and I got the matching white on all three of them so it will lo...

Positive

Dreamedia Home Theater

1 year ago

youtube.com

Wish all of Budget Audiophile a wonderful 2021! Ending my year with some KEF Q150s + Denon S650H. <3

Edit: read you got the foam plugs in, best thing you could do given your conditions. Consider stands though :). I'm currently at a pair of Q350's + SVS PB-1000 sub aaaaaaannddd my center comes in tomorrow, the thicc Q650C, a modest 3.1 setup. front soundstage finally complete!.

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mag914

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile

Clear dialogue no harsh high end!

Tried the RP-450CA from klipsch and the KEF blows it out of the water. Dialogue is very clear and base is solid. Sound is in sync with lips. Everything comes alive with no harsh horn tweeter high ends like the klipsch. I can’t wait purchase the new 450 bookshelves to finish my Surround setup! Only d...

Suggestions/Critique (5.1.2)

Acoustic treatment, especially on the back wall which will help mitigate the bad seating position. Ceiling and side walls as well. Swap out the Q650C for the R2C, in order to match the quality of the LS50 Meta.

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DZCreeper

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

Where do I spend my next $1000?

Then once you get more money get the q650c and go 7.2 or if you don't have a couple feet behind your couch you could do 5.2.2 atmos with the small speakers. Edit: looks like they don't have them for $450 only $500. Personally if your going SVS I'd wait till black Friday as they are bound to have something there in their outlet such as pb1000 or pb12nsd or pb2000.

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TyGamer125

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

KEF Q950

I have these in walnut (along with Q650c and Q150) and I absolutely love them! Enjoy!

I also paired them with an SVS PB-3000, excellent combination IMO

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AugmentedRealityXIII

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Speaker choices for 7.1.2 Atmos home theater

Your choice of sub is no good - go SVS, and your center speaker doesn't match your front LR. Change it to a Q650c. I also echo the sentiments of the others in this thread - downgrade your atmos speakers and your surrounds and reinvest that money in a better sub and a better center. Also you haven't mentioned what AVR you want to use to power your theater?.

Negative

LeopoldSt0tch

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

Build help: KEF Q350 Fronts + SVS SB-3000 or KEF Q750 Fronts + SVS Micro 3000?

Make sure you’re getting them either on sale, or from Accessories4less to save yourself $200. Your center is the Q650C, right? You could also try to find it on a4l since it’s kind of expensive.

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Varying_Efforts

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

But, they say, the center speaker is the most important speaker and you want the biggest speaker you can possibly afford. So with all this being said. I really should just go for the behemoth of the Q650C and enjoy that thicc boi right?

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mag914

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/hometheater

Specs

Brand

KEF

Model Name

Q650C

Speaker Type

Center Channel

Recommended Uses For Product

For Surround Sound Systems

For Televisions

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