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The KEF Q8 Meta Dolby Atmos/Surround Speaker is designed to deliver immersive, high-fidelity audio for your home theater system. Featuring KEF's revolutionary Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) and the 12th Generation Uni-Q driver array, the Q8 Meta provides a pure and natural sound experience. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Q8 Meta speakers.
Segurtasun Informazioa
Please read and follow all safety instructions before operating your KEF Q8 Meta speakers. Keep this manual for future reference.
- Do not expose the speakers to excessive moisture or extreme temperatures.
- Ziurtatu aireztapen egokia bozgorailuen inguruan, gehiegi berotzeko.
- Use only approved speaker wire and connectors.
- Saihestu objektu astunak bozgorailuen gainean jartzea.
- Disconnect power from your audio system before making any connections.
Konfigurazioa
The KEF Q8 Meta speakers offer versatile placement options, functioning as either wall-mounted surround/rear speakers or as Dolby Atmos-enabled height speakers placed atop other speakers.
Bozgorailuak jartzea
For optimal performance, consider the following placement guidelines:
- Hormako muntaia: The Q8 Meta can be mounted on a wall as a surround or rear channel speaker. Ensure the mounting surface is sturdy enough to support the speaker's weight.
- Dolby Atmos gaituta: For Dolby Atmos sound, place the Q8 Meta speakers on top of your front or rear main speakers, angled towards the listening position. This allows sound to reflect off the ceiling, creating an immersive overhead effect.

Image: A pair of KEF Q8 Meta speakers in a walnut finish, showcasing their angled design for optimal sound dispersion.

Image: A modern living room featuring a complete KEF Q Series home theater setup, including floor-standing speakers, a center channel, a subwoofer, and Q8 Meta speakers placed on top of the front speakers for Dolby Atmos.
Bozgorailuak konektatzea
The Q8 Meta speakers connect to your amplifier using speaker wire. Ensure your amplifier is turned off before making connections.
- Identify the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals on both your amplifier and the Q8 Meta speakers.
- Connect the positive terminal of the amplifier to the positive terminal of the speaker, and the negative to the negative.
- Ziurtatu konexio guztiak ondo finkatuta daudela zirkuitulaburrak saihesteko.

Irudia: Gertutik view of the speaker terminals on the back of a KEF speaker, showing clearly marked positive (red) and negative (black) connections.
Funtzionamendua
Once properly set up and connected, your KEF Q8 Meta speakers are ready to deliver exceptional audio. The Q8 Meta integrates seamlessly into your existing home theater system.
Teknologia gakoak
- Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT): This innovative technology absorbs 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver, eliminating distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver: KEF's signature Uni-Q driver acts as a single point source, dispersing sound more evenly throughout the room for an immersive and cohesive soundstage with enhanced clarity.
- Refined Crossover: A precisely engineered crossover ensures seamless integration of all speaker components, optimizing performance and signal path.

Image: A detailed diagram illustrating the intricate maze-like structure of KEF's Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), designed to absorb rearward sound waves.
Mantentzea
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your KEF Q8 Meta speakers, follow these simple maintenance guidelines:
- Garbiketa: Gently wipe the speaker cabinets with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, solvents, or polishes, as these can damage the finish.
- Hautsa kentzea: Use a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to carefully remove dust from the speaker grilles and drivers.
- Eguzkiaren argia saihestu: Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the cabinet finish to fade or warp.
Arazoak konpontzea
If you encounter any issues with your KEF Q8 Meta speakers, refer to the following common troubleshooting steps:
- Soinurik ez:
- Egiaztatu bozgorailuen kableen konexio guztiak, bai bozgorailuan bai amplifier ends to ensure they are secure and correctly polarized (+ to + and - to -).
- Egiaztatu zure ampLifigailua piztuta dago eta sarrera-iturri zuzena hautatuta dago.
- Ziurtatu zure bolumena amplifier ez dago gutxienekora ezarrita edo isilarazita.
- Soinu distortsionatua:
- Check speaker wire connections for any loose strands that might be touching.
- Murriztu zure bolumena amplifier to see if the distortion subsides.
- Ensure the speakers are not overdriven by an amplifier that is too powerful or set to an excessively high gain.
- Uneven Sound/Poor Imaging:
- Verify that both speakers are connected with correct polarity.
- Check speaker placement to ensure they are equidistant from the listening position and properly angled.
If the issue persists after trying these steps, please contact KEF customer support for further assistance.
Zehaztapenak
Detailed technical specifications for the KEF Q8 Meta Dolby Atmos/Surround Speaker:
| Ezaugarri | Zehaztapena |
|---|---|
| Ereduaren izena | Q8 Meta |
| Elementuaren eredu-zenbakia | SP4094W0AA |
| Muntatze Mota | Hormako Muntaia |
| Materiala | Meta |
| Hizlari mota | Atmosferikoa |
| Ezaugarri Berezia | Dolby Atmos, Advanced Audio |
| Gomendatutako Erabilerak | For TV, For Home Theater System, For Game Console |
| Gailu bateragarriak | Telebista |
| Kolorea | Intxaurrondoa |
| Produktuaren neurriak | 10.2" L x 7.1" W x 6.9" H |
| Elementuaren pisua | 23.5 libra (10.7 kilogramo) |
| Inpedantzia | 4 Ohm |
| Bozgorailuaren irteera-potentzia maximoa | 150 Watt |
| Maiztasun Erantzuna | 20 KHz |
| Konektibitate Teknologia | Bozgorailuaren kablea |
| Audio irteera modua | Inguratu |
| UPC | 637203218965 |
Bermea eta Laguntza
Your KEF Q8 Meta speaker comes with a Limited Warranty. Please refer to the included Warranty Card for specific terms and conditions.
For product support, technical assistance, or warranty claims, please visit the official KEF website or contact KEF customer service. You can also find more information and products at the KEF Store on Amazon.





