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The comparable value price is $1,599.99

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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 76 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers frequently mention the excellent sound quality and beautiful appearance of the LS50META Bookshelf Speakers. Some users noted that the bass response is limited, while others found the size to be unobtrusive. The build quality also received significant praise. However, a subwoofer might be considered for those who prefer a warmer, more bass-heavy sound.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expensive but quality speakers. Worth the $$.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality sound, quality construction. High priced but produces high quality sound. Highly recommended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bookshelf

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent clarity, soundstage, and imaging. Definitely worth the investment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KEF LS50 Meta review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers - owned the original KEF LS50'S - these are even better - Highly recommended - John

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing quality. For first time buyers - play with speaker placement to really dial these in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing bookshelf speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing bookshelf speakers, going to use a sub with them. Lacking just a little bass

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    open box missing items

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    open box speakers were in perfect condition. The sticky rubber feet were not included.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade from Q150

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Upgraded to these after my love for the Q150s. Upgrade is slight to be honest but definitely notice more balance, accuracy, bass, etc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great smooth sound. Dynamic and fast with decent bass for size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers for audio, excellent for the bookshelf.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good plus but better speakers exist for 1/2 price

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not sue KEF’s are worth the big bucks. My Elacs and Klipsch sound just as good for a lot less moula A bit too hot and over-rated in my book

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fabulous

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After an extended listen session the the Meta’s I am very impressed. I have not been this excited about the sound of a speaker since I had Krell bi-amped NHT 3.3’s, The Meta is a true upgrade from the LS50’s. They have the sound of speakers, I can’t afford. The sound is just so natural and smooth. Very good recordings are so surreal. The detail is incredible. I hear instruments that before I only heard using my Koss 950 headphones. Anyway I will be interested to hear what other think of the LS50 Meta

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A superlative speaker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use a pair of these for my center channel, where they perform better than anything else that I have tried. The unusual design is very attractive, and it is helpful to be able to choose among four colors. The Uni Q driver works very well, giving a coherent output that separate tweeters and woofers can't match. Expensive, but well worth what they cost.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better looking and sounding LS50 than last Gen

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although it will cost more to acquire the Meta version of LS50 than the last generation ones, it is totally worth it because it sounds better and looks better, especially the blue and golden color combo. Be sure to mate it with a similar priced high quality amplifier to get the best out of it. It will sound even better and fuller if you add the KEF KC62 powered sub. What a beautiful sounding match that is.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    KEFls50 meta

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers have great mids and highs.they may require a subwoofer depending on the amp you use.The reason I bought these was to replace an old pair of speakers.I had been comparing five different bookshelf speakers ranging in price from $1600-$3000. the reasons I bought these are #1 they were close by. #2 size, I didn’t need to rearrange furniture. #3 great online reviews.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not for me at all.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you love the energy and happiness music gives you instead of "critical listening" this isn't for you. This is a professional monitor. It takes the soul out of music. Get Klipsch rp 600m or svs ultra bookshelf. They both destroy these kef speakers in liveliness and soundstage. I struggled for a week to make these sound right in my room, I have 10k into a pre amp and amp, and still couldn't do it. My Klipsch now live were these did and I'm happy again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Open box shipped as new to Best Buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Ordered these full price as new (not open box). Went to pick them up and the box had been retaped and was labeled open box, but Best Buy staff said it wasn’t their style of labeling. They think it came that way from the manufacturer. I paid for new and wanted new, so I returned them. I didn’t reorder since there was no guarantee it wouldn’t happen again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend