It’s only when we get to the back that there is anything else notable on this clean-looking speaker. The sides and smooth plain and flat as are the top and bottom.
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With a smooth convex curve on the front-facing portion, the driver sits directly in the middle and a small tasteful KEF logo is placed above. This creates a dense low resonance enclosure which is then internally braced to further reduce the coloration of the sound. Kef Constructed the LS50 Meta using what they call injection-molded Dough Moulding Compound (DMC for short). The enclosure is solid, tank-like, it feels like a sturdy unit. The LS50 Meta is now available in 4 color options (Black, White, Blue, and Silver), you may have seen a similar Red model around that is very eye-catching but that is the wireless model and different from the one we are testing here. We get so many speakers through the office but these stand out, modern yet not distasteful. The aesthetic is stunning, commanding presence in any environment it looks truly unique and with this design, KEF has elevated the look of a bookshelf speaker in a way few others can match. They’re a particularly good match for vinyl.įans of multi-channel immersive music and movies can purchase 2 pairs of the LS50 Meta, match them up with a KEF Center channel speaker, a KEF Subwoofer and KEF’s Dolby Atmos speaker module for a killer 5.1.2-channel immersive surround sound system.Visually the LS50 Meta ticks all the boxes. Match them up with a high quality source and a decent amplifier and you’ll have yourself a very special “HiFi system” that will be the envy of your well-heeled audiophile friends. Whether you enjoy rock, techno, electronica, classical music or jazz (or a little of everything), the LS50 Meta will bring out details in the music that you’ve probably missed before. Those who want “Mo Bass” can pair it with a KEF subwoofer, extending the low end response down to the lowest audible registers and freeing the LS50s to concentrate on what they do best: the midrange and treble. Though it’s fairly compact in size (about 12 inches high by 9 inches wide by 11 inches deep), the speaker can go much lower into the bass registers than you’d expect – down to about 50 Hz of solid, musical bass. What makes the LS50 so special? It’s coaxial UniQ driver design places the tweeter in the center of the woofer/midrange unit, which avoids the phasing distortion that can happen with traditional speaker designs.
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That’s 19% off, with free shipping, while supplies last. But, getting $300 off that price makes this a no-brainer. The KEF LS50 Meta is available in Carbon Black, Titanium Grey, Mineral White, and Royal Blue Special Edition finishes.Īt its regular price of $1599.99/pair, the LS50 Meta is a great deal. The speakers simply disappear when you press play on your source component of choice, transporting you to the studio where the music was recorded. If you’re an audiophile or music-lover searching for a taste of that elusive ultra high-end sound for a minimum investment, the LS50 Meta may be just what you’re looking for. Our own Ian White raved about the original KEF LS50 when they first came out, comparing them to speakers in the $5,000 to $7,500 range. The “Meta” name comes from KEF’s “Metamaterial Absorption Technology” (MAT) – a complex maze-like structure in the speaker cabinet which is said to absorb “99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.” The result is a loudspeaker that sounds even sweeter and cleaner than the original.
The current “Meta” version was introduced in 2020 and builds upon the original’s strengths while making subtle improvements where possible. Originally introduced as part of the company’s 50th Anniversary celebration, the LS50 remains the darling of audiophiles and audio reviewers worldwide. KEF’s LS50 Meta offers a taste of high-end HiFi at an affordable price.
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