KEF - LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Sand

These speakers are far and away beyond anything I’ve ever heard. The amplifier you pair them with does make a difference, but every amp I’ve connected to them so far has made them sound absolutely brilliant. I’ve paired mine with a Denon AVR-X3900H and a Marantz Cinema 50, and I purchased five LS50 Metas for a full 5.1 setup. They sound fantastic turned all the way up, but what really surprised me is how good they sound at very low volumes. They retain an incredible amount of clarity and detail even when you’re listening quietly. For music, I’ve found the absolute best listening experience is Multi Channel Stereo with the center channel turned all the way down. That lets the four LS50 Metas create an incredibly immersive music presentation without pulling the vocals and instruments into the center speaker. If you aren’t going to listen to music this way, though, you probably don’t need to spend the money on LS50 Metas for the rear channels. One important note: these speakers really need a subwoofer, so don’t judge them without one.

These sound wonderful with home theater and especially music. I used them without room correction in my attic room and they sound very natural. The imaging is great. The sound is cohesive.