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KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

Model: LS50METAB
SKU: 6434268
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Customers are saying

Customers appreciate the amazing sound quality and excellent imaging provided by these speakers. Many users also find the product's appearance and unusual design to be very attractive. While some reviewers noted that the bass is slightly lacking, others feel the size of the unit is not obtrusive.

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Color

Black

Features

  • Design

    Optimised cabinet design for best acoustic performance

  • Material

    Metamaterial Absorption Technology eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound

  • Tecnology

    The tweeter in question sits at the heart of our 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array.

  • Inserts

    mounting inserts

  • Porting

    Patented off-set flexible port for reduced midrange coloration with exceptional levels of depth and detail

Specifications

  • Speaker Type
    Bookshelf
    RMS Power
    100 watts
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Reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 80 reviews

5 star rating. 71 reviews4 star rating. 7 reviews2 star rating. 1 review1 star rating. 1 review
98% would recommend to a friend
Customers are sayingCustomers appreciate the amazing sound quality and excellent imaging provided by these speakers. Many users also find the product's appearance and unusual design to be very attractive. While some reviewers noted that the bass is slightly lacking, others feel the size of the unit is not obtrusive.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
  • Sound Quality (67)
  • Appearance (5)
  • Design (3)
  • Imaging (3)
  • Bass (9)
  • Size (3)

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny!!!

    So my situation was a reconfiguration of our small room, so my tower speakers (tannoy platinum) had to go. After many weeks of research and reading I decded on the LS-50 Meta's. I listened to the next model down in the store and was well impressed (Q1 Meta). Ultimately I chose to spend the extra money on these. Specs can be deceiving, so I listened to both in my room. I am running a Marantz Model 40n to power them. This produces the lower end of what I would power them with. Its about 100watts plus at 4ohms, but the can handle WAY more power and from what I have read will just sound better and better with more quality power. Remember these are actually a 4ohm minus speaker dipping to 3.2 so feed them as well as uou can. One reviewer ran them with 300watts per channel 8ohm and 600watts per channel 4ohm. His words were that these speakers really "woke" up with the extra current. This is one of the reasons I chose them. I have probably 30+ hrs on them but thet will need 200+ hours to be broken in and sound optimal. The one thing I can say, is these spekers deliver what's in the recirding. They are very revealing and can dissapear when properly setup. I am running them with dual 6" sealed aubwoofers. Many times I listen without the subs and have been suprised by the dynamics and bass. If you want small bookshelf's that can grow with any upgrades to your system (and power you give them), look no furter than KEF. LS-50's for the win!!

    This review is from KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Blue

    Posted by F1fletch

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KEF META LS-50s

    Awesome speakers, great sound and drop-dead gorgeous!

    This review is from KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by Pinhead

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Needs break in, good amp and Dac

    Almost bought the q350 until I saw it in the store. The finish looked a bit cheap. So I got the meta instead. Much better finish quality. I actually had the original ls50 a few years back. I was originally a bit disappointed with the sound at first. Image size was a bit small and vocalists seemed a bit recessed. But after switching out a modern integrated amp with a vintage marantz 140 power amp directly feed by a wiim mini and smsl Dac the sound is now big and spacious. Small 8 inch sub adds just enough bass.

    This review is from KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - White

    Posted by GJ1935

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

    For the sale price these are amazing. They look as great as they sound as well.

    This review is from KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Titanium

    Posted by eric

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2 channel system

    Sounds good with mono block amplifier and subwoofers and cd player is best

    Posted by JohnE

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Pros for KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
Sound Quality, Design, Appearance, ImagingSound Quality, Design, Ease of useSound Quality, SizeSound Quality, Design, Size, Soundstage
Cons for KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
Bass, SizeConnectivity, BassConnectivity, BassThere were no cons for this product—

Specs

Questions & Answers

  • What is the weight and dimensions of the speakers?

    The LS50META Bookshelf Speakers weigh 34 pounds. They are 16 inches high, 14 inches deep, and 22 inches wide.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What is the purpose of the recessed speaker terminals?

    The recessed speaker terminals provide a visually appealing design by minimizing their appearance and creating a smoother look.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • What is the warranty coverage for the speakers?

    The speakers have a five-year warranty for both parts and labor.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • How does the curved baffle design affect the sound quality?

    The curved baffle design helps radiate sound out across the baffle without any interference. This design element contributes to the speaker's optimal performance.

    This question and answer was generated by AI based on customer and product data.

  • I recently purchased a pair of Kef ls50 Meta speakers to go along with my pair of SVS 3000 Micro subs. I am running the Kef LS50 Metas full range, and using the subs to fill in the lower bass. What high pass filter,and slope,should I use for the Metas?

    80 or 100 hz as these don't go much lower than 80 hz

    Answered by Jneg
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