KEF - LS50 5-1/4" 2-Way Studio Monitors (Pair) - Matte Black
Model: LS50 MATTE BLACK
SKU: 6341757
This item is no longer available in new condition. See similar items below
Customers appreciate the LS50 5-1/4" 2-Way Studio Monitors' excellent sound quality and precise imaging capabilities, producing detailed and lifelike sound. However, some find the bass response lacking, suggesting the need for a subwoofer to complement the system. Overall, the speakers receive positive feedback for their accurate soundstage and presentation.
The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
I now have three pairs. These are awesome speakers. I’ve been searching for a 3rd pair for a while and was happily surprised when Best Buy had them in stock in Matte Black and new! I also have a pair or the KEF R3 and those are definitely better overall. However the R3 are huge for bookshelf speakers. They do give off much better bass though. The LS50s are great for near field or smaller rooms. They sound much better with a subwoofer. Completely changes the sound stage. I’ve paired them with KC62 and it’s definitely a step up. The build and look are unmatched. Grab them while you can. Especially at clearance price!
Posted by WookNH
Extremely happy with these Kef LS50 speakers,, silky smooth with incredible detailed sound and imaging, good tight bass and best of all I got them at the clearance discount price,, good things happen for those who wait, highly recommended
This review is from LS50 5-1/4" 2-Way Studio Monitors (Pair)
Posted by RayA520
I'm downsizing, and bought these as a more compact replacement for some classic KEF Reference 104/2 speakers from the 80s. I'm using the Sonos AMP as the amplifier/music streamer, which provides 125W/channel of Class D power, which is taking the place of my older 100W/channel ADCOM GFA-545. The LS50s are actually more demanding in terms of power than the 104/2 speakers; the Sonos AMP drives the 104/2s nicely, but with the LS50s, it struggles to make a clear distinction between forte and mezzo forte, indicating that it just can't deliver enough juice to make the speakers happy. The ADCOM GFA-545 did better powering the LS50s in that respect, probably due to its substantially beefier power supply. Lack of sensitivity is a common complaint about the LS50s, and I can say that the issue is real. You need to be able to give them MOUNTAINS of power to get the best performance. That said, the LS50s are super neutral and clean-sounding; the imaging is good, and for their size, I haven't heard anything that sounded even close to them. Their low-end can be a little weak; it helps to use a subwoofer with them if you need room-shaking bass (or to hear the Moog Taurus bass pedals on your famous prog rock album) but it's not strictly necessary.
Posted by wrbluepearl