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KEF LS50 Meta Passive Bookshelf Speakers - Pair (Mineral White)
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Brand | KEF |
Model Name | LS50 Meta Mineral White |
Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
Recommended Uses For Product | For Surround Sound Systems, For Gaming Consoles, For Televisions, For Music Players, For DVD Players |
Mounting Type | Tabletop |
About this item
- LS50 Meta features KEF's breakthrough Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) reducing unwanted sound from the rear of the driver by 99%.
- Features KEF'S 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver proving a 40% increase in smoothness over the previous version.
- THD 0.07%
- Frequency range (-6dB) - 47 Hz - 45 kHz
- Available in four stunning finishes: Cabon Black, Mineral White, Titanium Grey, and Royal Blue Special Edition
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Quality of material | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Sheerness | 4.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
Bass quality | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Huppins |
speaker size | 30.2 centimeters | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches | 5.25 inches | 6.5 inches | 4 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | AC | AC | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf, Center Channel |
mounting type | Tabletop | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount |
weight | 17.8 kilograms | 34 pounds | 34 pounds | 25 pounds | 16.76 pounds | 13.01 pounds |
model name | LS50 Meta Mineral White | Q350 | Q350WA | Q150WA | Q350 | Debut 2.0 B5.2 |
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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Product information
Product Dimensions | 7.87 x 11.02 x 11.89 inches |
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Item Weight | 39.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | KEF |
ASIN | B08HGHTWYL |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | LS50 Meta |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #188,348 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #300 in Bookshelf Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 22, 2020 |
Speakers Maximum Output Power | 100 Watts |
Item Weight | 17.8 Kilograms |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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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.
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Customers like the quality, detail, value, appearance and image quality of the speakers. For example, they mention that it sounds good, has clarity on the high end, an amazing amount of subtle detail and that it's a great value for the money. They also appreciate the matte finish and the soundstage is fully 3D. Customers are also satisfied with crisp.
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Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say they sound good, are satisfied with the bass and low end, and are happy with the well-recorded music. They also say the vocals are crisp and clear, and they get louder than they ever need them to. However, they do need lots of current to sound great.
"...your attention with their Center-Image is extraordinary & everything sounds good- Rock, Hip-Hop, EDM, Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Classical & anything..." Read more
"...Similar size, and half the price. They too are very very good. Not quite as good with image and inner detail. but warmer and richer sounding...." Read more
"...I also use these speakers for movies and they perform wonderfully. Have them paired with a Bluesound Node and Schiit Aegir...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
Customers like the detail of the speakers. They mention that it has clarity on the high end, an amazing amount of subtle detail, and dramatic differences in detail, imaging, and soundstage. Customers also say that the clarity and imaging are fantastic for music, and are crisp and articulate.
"...You can hear an amazing amount of subtle detail, yet they are not in your face. Are they IDEAL??..." Read more
"...These speakers definitely deliver! The clarity and imaging are fantastic for music (classical, jazz, vocals)...." Read more
"...The Kef's provide a great soundstage and a beautifully clear and present sound without being harsh or tiring...." Read more
"...There's plenty of detail without added harshness. Recordings that I thought were a bit edgy sound good with the KEFs...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's a great product for the money and has super quality.
"...These speakers are a great value, you'll enjoy them for decades and they're very pretty. I consider them a modern classic...." Read more
"...Similar size, and half the price. They too are very very good. Not quite as good with image and inner detail. but warmer and richer sounding...." Read more
"...These speakers are worth every penny! But bear in mind their performance sits right where the price range is. These are not $10000 speakers for 1600...." Read more
"...I use them 5-8 hours a day, and they are worth every penny." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it looks pretty, has a lush sound, and has slick matte finish. The center image is extraordinary, and the highs sparkle and cymbals sound great.
"...way these speakers keep grabbing your attention with their Center-Image is extraordinary & everything sounds good- Rock, Hip-Hop, EDM, Adult..." Read more
"Solid, well built speaker that looks pretty too...." Read more
"...They are definitely Not bad at all! sound is clear and lush but a tad too warm, robbing a bit of clarity and transient attack...." Read more
"...I am very happy with these speakers and they also look fantastic with their designer colors...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the speakers. They mention that it produces the best imaging and soundstage they have ever experienced. The soundstage is fully 3D, and the images are holographic. Overall, customers are impressed with the imaging and transparency of the product.
"...Wonderful musicality and coherence with the best imaging and soundstage you can get without getting into Electrostatic Panels or Ribbons...." Read more
"...Never had a speaker that images better, and they really let you into the recording...." Read more
"...sound of these speakers, they produce huge soundstage, very holographic with good recordings...." Read more
"...The soundstage is fully 3D at this point, and I never knew that there was so much difference in source material...." Read more
Customers are impressed with the speakers' crisp and articulate sound. They also appreciate the incredible resolution with smoothness to match.
"...Incredible resolution with smoothness to match...." Read more
"...The new speakers sound better, more crisp and lively of course but clearly they need a sub-woofer or a supportive speaker of some sort to bring..." Read more
"If you're looking for neutrality -- smooth, flat frequency response -- this is as good as it gets, particularly for the money...." Read more
"...The highs are more precise and smooth/silky (?). Here's a better measurement: 40% more goosebumps vs legacy LS50s...." Read more
Customers like the low frequency of the speakers. They say that they have a richer lower range than the Anniversary monitor. The midrange is the best part of the speaker, making male and female vocals sound liquid and forward. They also say that the highs are more precise and smooth.
"...I agree with the assessment that these speakers have a richer lower range than the Anniversary monitor LS50s, to which they are kin in style, size,..." Read more
"...mid range is the best part of them, male and female vocals sound liquid and forward but not unbalanced. highs sparkle and cymbals sound great...." Read more
"...high frequencies, the Metas are quite respectable while the midrange is much more rich and full sounding, and the bass response seems notable for a..." Read more
"...Although they have good low frequency, I paired them with a new KEF KC62 subwoofer to fill in the below 80 hz spectrum...." Read more
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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!
Been playing them a month or so, and that impression holds up. Never had a speaker that images better, and they really let you into the recording. You can hear an amazing amount of subtle detail, yet they are not in your face. Are they IDEAL?? I would say am glad to have another pair of great speakers that are more relaxed sounding to switch off from the KEFs. The KEFs kind of demand your attention. They make you want to sit right in the sweet spot and concentrate on the music and sound. As I type this, am listening to the Wharfedale Evo 4.1s. Similar size, and half the price. They too are very very good. Not quite as good with image and inner detail. but warmer and richer sounding. Ideal for relaxing and not paying strict attention to the sound...like when on computer. Yet they also can be rewarding if you sit in the sweet spot with the lights off. 2 diff. listening experiences, and what I select speaker wise, depends of my mood and the recording. Nice to have them both.
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
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*Update al fin encontré el sweet spot para escuchar esa imagen holografica que genera un buen punto de escucha, verdaderamente una ganga en términos de precio considerando el nivel de calidad de estos altavoces, los tengo actualmente con el AXR 100 de Cambridge Audio y la fuente es el Eversolo DMP A6, sin embargo estoy en espera de un mejor amplificador para llegar al punto mágico de desempeño de las LS 50
Reviewed in Mexico on December 6, 2023
*Update al fin encontré el sweet spot para escuchar esa imagen holografica que genera un buen punto de escucha, verdaderamente una ganga en términos de precio considerando el nivel de calidad de estos altavoces, los tengo actualmente con el AXR 100 de Cambridge Audio y la fuente es el Eversolo DMP A6, sin embargo estoy en espera de un mejor amplificador para llegar al punto mágico de desempeño de las LS 50