These speakers are ridiculously good, but you need a serious amplifier. I wouldn't buy these unless you've got substantial power as these things will eat inferior Amps. I'd say your minimum would be 50wpc Class A. If you meet that minimum, these speakers are spectacular, right out of the box! Incredible resolution with smoothness to match. Wonderful musicality and coherence with the best imaging and soundstage you can get without getting into Electrostatic Panels or Ribbons. The KEF Uni-Q driver is an amazing achievement. It functions as a near perfect Point-Source and combined with the superior cabinet, makes for a clear path to Audio Nirvana.
I'm using these with a Klipsch R-120SW Subwoofer & I have them crossed over @ 70Hz/12dB per Octave. I used the Harrison RCA High-Pass filters to take the very bottom off. It's a great combo & I plan to get a 2nd Sub so I can have one on each side.
These speakers are a great value, you'll enjoy them for decades and they're very pretty. I consider them a modern classic.
For the last time tho- GET A GREAT AMP! (Vintage Krell KSA100, etc.)
Update- it's now February 22 and I've been living with these speakers for a couple of months. I love these things SO much. It's rare to get a product this good, particularly with Hi-Fi gear. When you get them set up just right, the things they do- the way they present the music...it's just spectacular. I got rid of the Subwoofer and the Crossover filters and I'm using them full range. The bass is perfect & overall I'd describe them as beautiful. I'm using a Krell KSA-100 & it's a great match. The way these speakers keep grabbing your attention with their Center-Image is extraordinary & everything sounds good- Rock, Hip-Hop, EDM, Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Classical & anything Live. Also, the heft in the lower frequencies that these speakers can produce with their 6.5" Drivers has shattered my belief system. Gosh, I'm so happy I bought these. I love them every day!
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This Item  KEF LS50 Meta Passive Bookshelf Speakers - Pair (Titanium Grey) |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $1,599.99 | $2,449.99 | $783.99 | $349.99 | $399.98 | -10% $719.99 Typical: $799.99 |
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| Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Huppins | Amazon.com |
| speaker size | 5.25 inches | — | 6.5 inches | 5.25 inches | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| power source | AC | Corded Electric | AC | Corded Electric | — | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | — | Wired; Wireless | — | Wired | Wired | — |
| speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf |
| mounting type | Tabletop | Tabletop Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Tabletop mount,Floor mount | Shelf Mount |
| weight | 17.8 kilograms | 23.5 kilograms | 34 pounds | 25 pounds | 38.03 pounds | 16.76 pounds |
From the manufacturer
LS50 Meta is a highly precise, emotionally engaging loudspeaker built on revolutionary acoustic technology. Designed around the Uni-Q 12th Generation with Metamaterial Absorption Technology driver array, this solid, compact loudspeaker is capable of delivering detailed sound anywhere in the room.
Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT)
A truly revolutionary tool. Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) is a highly complex maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.
Finished to perfection
LS50 Meta is much more than just a utilitarian loudspeaker; it is a piece of sculpture that livens up your life. This is why we offer a choice of four finishes, Carbon Black, Titanium Grey, Mineral White, and Royal Blue Special Edition.
- Design: Two-way bass reflex
- Crossover frequency: 2.1 kHz
- Frequency range (-6dB): 47 Hz - 45 kHz
- Maximum output: 106 dB
- Amplifier power (recommended): 40-100 W
- Nominal impedance: 8 Ω (min. 3,5 Ω)
- Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85 dB
- Dimensions (HWD per speaker): 12 x 7.9 x 12.2 in.
Design
Attention to every detail
Great loudspeakers disappear, leaving just the music. LS50 Meta is such a loudspeaker. The incredibly immersive sound means you lose yourself in your favourite music.
Every aspect of LS50 Meta has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction curved front baffle is subtly mirrored by the gently radiused rear panel, where both the port exit and speaker terminals have been elegantly recessed and softened visually.
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Braced for actionLS50 Meta’s baffle is engineered from an injection-moulded Dough Moulding Compound (DMC), while inside the cabinet cross bracing and Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) combine to deaden internal vibrations. The result of such meticulous attention to detail is the lowest coloration of any speaker in its class. |
12th generation Uni-Q with MATUsing advanced simulation and analysis tools, our engineers have developed the 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT. This new driver array delivers reduced coloration, less distortion and a sound that is more transparent and life-like than previously possible, all dispersed evenly throughout the room. |
Flexible portUsing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the port flare and profile of LS50 Meta’s patented off-set port is calculated to delay the onset of turbulence, and the flexible port walls prevent resonances from colouring the midrange. This leads to improved clarity, with exceptional depth and detail. |
What's New
Owners of the award-winning LS50 may find themselves asking what’s new? After all, LS50 Meta certainly shares a likeness with the original. While LS50 is a great speaker, LS50 Meta and the technological advances it boasts offer a truly dramatic improvement in sound quality.
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Very good speakers but need good amp & proper stands
I am very happy with the sound of these speakers, they produce huge soundstage, very holographic with good recordings. To get the best out of them you need a min 70wpc of high quality amp. For reference my set up is Rega elex-R, Music Halll 7.3 turntable, 2m bronze cartridge, skw audio cables. Dac is NOS tda 1543 4 chips in parallel. The stands you want are 24 inches, that way you get the best bass response, stands need to be either sand filled or foam filled, speakers need room to breath, at least 3 feet from rear wall & side walls. Also, room acoustic treatment is highly recommended. Some reviews say they don’t sound loud, i did not notice that, this could be due to low watt amp or improper speaker placement, you don’t need to turn up volume too high as soundstage they produce is huge, on my amp i rarely go past 11 o’clock . In regards to bass, to my taste i like that they are not bass heavy, that way i hear music more clearly, bass is there but not heavy nor overpowering. Hope this review helps to those who are considering them. The reason for 4 stars & not five is due to them being 85db , not very efficient , thus require careful amp pairing.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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Very good speakers but need good amp & proper stands
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
I am very happy with the sound of these speakers, they produce huge soundstage, very holographic with good recordings. To get the best out of them you need a min 70wpc of high quality amp. For reference my set up is Rega elex-R, Music Halll 7.3 turntable, 2m bronze cartridge, skw audio cables. Dac is NOS tda 1543 4 chips in parallel. The stands you want are 24 inches, that way you get the best bass response, stands need to be either sand filled or foam filled, speakers need room to breath, at least 3 feet from rear wall & side walls. Also, room acoustic treatment is highly recommended. Some reviews say they don’t sound loud, i did not notice that, this could be due to low watt amp or improper speaker placement, you don’t need to turn up volume too high as soundstage they produce is huge, on my amp i rarely go past 11 o’clock . In regards to bass, to my taste i like that they are not bass heavy, that way i hear music more clearly, bass is there but not heavy nor overpowering. Hope this review helps to those who are considering them. The reason for 4 stars & not five is due to them being 85db , not very efficient , thus require careful amp pairing.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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