Yes, the cabinets are different, but while the Q15s sound decent, there is a distinct "hollowness" in the midrange of the Q15s. I have not had a chance to audition the Q35 which replaced the Q30's, but I have done A/B listening tests between my Q30s and Q15s. There is every bit as much detail as is necessary in the treble, however, to define the upper range of sounds in all genres of music (I listen to R & B, jazz, classical, and alternative rock). The highs are a bit gentler than many of the current "sharper is better" speakers that threaten to shred your tympanic membranes. I have owned a pair since 1995, and I have been VERY pleased with its smoothness in the midrange that lacks any hint of chestiness or other emphasis. I cannot say enough good things about this speaker. I bought it for its aesthetic (more modern) appeal over the KG 3.5. It essentially tied for first with the Klipsch KG 3.5 when a mini-tower shootout (under $600) was done by Stereo Review in 1995. Sensitivity is rated as 89 dB, and the frequency response is 50 to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB. Kef's Q30 speakers consist of a single 6.5" midbass driver with a 1" tweeter with a coincident center, what they call a Uni-Q driver.
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