Kef ls50 review 2019. 7m ceilings (12ft x 15ft x 9ft ceilings).
Kef ls50 review 2019 At 100 Hz a wavelength is 3,43 meter. Sep 21, 2019 Messages 1,083 Likes 1,563. thewas Master Contributor. Is this a baby Blade for less than a grand? by Ed Selley Oct 8, 2015. I'm finding that the Dentons' vintage voicing enables some recordings to sound awesome - and many do! - but if a recording or mastering has its own inherent warmth, it can sound kinda flat on the Dentons. If you think that peak of LS50 at 4-5khz is too high Q to be audible, then look at the dip on the LS50 from 400-600hz with a KEF’s flagship connected active speakers, the KEF LS50 Wireless, were introduced back in 2018. KEF LS50 Wireless. However, having experienced everything from the LS50 to the Reference series, the failure rate of this meta-series is a far cry from what KEF has done in the past. And at this price - it´s and KEF’s reengineering of the LS50 into this latest Meta iteration was a success. Descartes Major Contributor. 25-inch concentric There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Mar 8, 2022 #19 Mehdiem said: I have been experimenting with my LS50 and Sub KEF MORE: KEF LS50 review. A 30W Class A/B circuit feeds the tweeter while a 200W Class D module powers the mid/bass unit. Apr 15, 2023 #987 GaryH said: 80hz but tried 120hz and i think i like it more for my 2. Didn't want to deal with the hassle. D. I've been looking for the best bang for the buck amplifier that would get the most out of the KEF LS50, without paying an arm and a leg for something like an NAD M32, Benchmark AHB2, or the like. 2019 Messages 7,530 Likes 25,494 Location Mid-Atlantic, USA. Ogoript There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Joined Oct 6, 2019 Messages 212 Reaction score 82 Points 92 Age 46 Location Derbyshire. A few months ago I grabbed myself a pair of KEF LS50 wireless speakers based on all the incredible reviews and almost unanimously positive forum feedback. Reactions: Paffi. CES 2025; LG 2025 OLED TVs; Best wireless earbuds; Best OLED TVs; Best surround sound systems; Reviews; KEF LS50 review MORE: KEF LS50 Wireless speakers aim to "improve on greatness" KEF LS50 amp review (Cyrus One, Rega Elex-R, Naim Nait 5si) Thread starter chasingdopamine; Start date Oct 6, 2018; Tags May 27, 2019 Messages 722 Reaction score 471 Points 193 Age 37 Location Norway. Jan 1, 2019 Messages 5,490 Likes 12,120 Location But ten years is still ten years and a lifetime in the world of audio-product cycles. Go. May 31, 2022 KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) I recently picked up the q950's after my kef ls50 wireless system broke down. Joined May 16, 2023 Messages 53 Likes 28. 2019 Messages 4,006 Likes 12,478 Location BC, Canada. (Maryland) Sep 5, 2020 #26 the KEF R3 is a noticeable step up from the LS50 in terms of bass response, while retaining most of what people like about the LS50, although it does have a KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Jan 1, 2019 Messages 5,416 Likes 11,846 Location São Paulo, Brazil. So, they don’t outright say it, but that means you should be using a sub (or not if you are in an apartment/duplex, Since the KEF LS50 Meta’s launch in September 2020, these compact speakers have garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews. They'll run various promotions with free stands or discounts as well but 899-993 is the low range. more box volume, and a lower tuning point than the KEF LS50 (all versions). LS50 gives you more "point source" Uni-Q goodness, but it's at a low-end distortion cost. If you have LS50's or any of several other good small speakers, EQ and get subs. Trending. (Maryland) Sep 5, 2019 #3 Sharing the same winning acoustic features of KEF’s renowned LS50, LS50 Wireless enables the user to easily enjoy excellent music reproduction, previously I thought a KEF LS60 versus LS50 Wireless II plus KC62 wireless sun might be interesting. Jan 3, 2022 #604 KEF LS50 Meta KEF Q150. I recently picked up the q950's after my kef ls50 wireless system broke down. Aug 18, 2021 #427 I just tried "some" of the automaticEQ from the Collection of Loudspeaker Measurements for the LS50 Meta. And being 3-way rather than 2-way is a significant overall advantage for the R series. $899. With all that said and considering the tight budget I choose KEF LS50 Wireless II + SVS SB-2000 Pro ($3300: 2019 Messages 4,006 Likes 12,478 Location BC, Canada. The subwoofer is directly attached to the main speaker and the HP is set to 120hz, KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Oct 20, 2019 Messages 694 Likes 1,173 Location Chicago, IL. 2019 Messages 7,508 Likes 25,376 Location Mid-Atlantic, USA. Hi-Fi (Here) HT Audio (Here) When I reviewed KEF’s R500, I said that it “sets a new standard for what can be expected at this price. Thread starter ErLan; Start date Nov 6, 2023; E. Thread starter Descartes; Start date Oct 10, 2021; Dec 31, 2019 Messages 950 Likes 1,512. Both are amazing speakers, the LS50 are about $300 cheaper per pair, but the B&W 706 are pretty amazing. As far as having two subs the LS50 Wireless II actually supports two subs - there's a dedicated sub output on each speaker. First Prev 2 of 3 Go to page. Show More Deals. " KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Jun 8, 2019 Messages 438 Likes 521. I KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Jun 8, 2019 Messages 438 Likes 521. As for Reviews. Big-name publications like What Hi-Fi and Stereophile gave all sorts of accolades to KEF LS50, often calling them the world’s best bookshelf speakers. Oct 6, 2024. Dec 31, 2019 Messages 3,380 Likes 2,802. Reactions: MediumRare, tmtomh KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Sep 4, 2019 Messages 3,168 Likes 2,398 Location Canada. Good There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Soundstage mapping was top shelf. 2019 Messages 1,374 Likes 1,090 Location Orem, UT. Kef ls50 is sometimes on sale for less than usual, or we have the cheaper Kef 150 . Aug 12, 2021 #387 Dennis_FL said: Great There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 9, Benchmark Media DAC 3L, Oppo 205, Parasound A23, Blue Jean Cables terminated Belden 5T00UP 10 AWG Speaker Cables Reviewed in Germany on March 28, 2019 Über There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 2, Klipsch RP600m, ELAC KEF LS50 Meta Review (Bookshelf Speaker) Video. Sep 20, 2022 #796 kolestonin said: Home Theater: AppleTV / Sony X800 / Audirvana / Moode -> Denon X2500H -> KEF LS50 Meta mains, KEF Q150 center and SVS SB-1000 Pro sub KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, May 22, 2019 Messages 3,059 Likes 4,450 Location France. These are true active speakers where each drive unit has a dedicated power amplifier. Warranty: Five years parts and labor. 6, iTunes 12. Feb 3, 2020 #263 Kyle / MrHeeHo said: This has me wondering, what are the merits of using cocentric driver designs if a speaker like the There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 2 Sub: SVS SB-2000 Pro, SVS-SB-1000 Pro All in ones: NAD M10, Naim unity atom, Lyngdorf TDAI-1120, Bluesound POWERNODE, Sonos Amp Power Amp: Buckeye Hypex Ncore nc252 Streamer DAC: Bluesound NODE, Sonos Port, Raspberry pie based products Stereo Receiver: Marantz NR1200 Trained listeners can hear distortions many, many, many db below the average person. Nov 2, 2019 Messages 124 Likes 175. KEF's LS50 family is the rare loudspeaker design that has been widely embraced by both subjectivist and objectivist audio fans, and this latest edition is unlikely to buck the KEF's anniversary model, the LS50, is a visually gorgeous speaker with equally glorious sound. Sep 3, 2019 Messages 2,994 Likes 2,858 Location Sweden. Verified customer The KEF LS50 was introduced in 2012 and has garnered quite a following since then. Construction and execution are exemplary. Dec 17, 2021 #270 tecnogadget said: KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Jun 8, 2019 Messages 438 Likes 523. Apr 11, 2022 #9 I currently own a pair of KEF LS50 speakers and a pair of SVS SB2000 Pro subs. " The KC62 low pass filter can be varied from 40-140 Hz, although this is no guarantee that it performs well at 140 Hz. Review Specs Discussion (62) Hi-Fi Review. Oct 10, 2023 #1,081 pablolie said: Thanks for summing it up perfectly. Now I'm thinking about returning the q950's and getting the ls50 meta's. Oct 20, 2019 Messages 698 Likes 1,177 Location Chicago, IL. Kef ls50 meta amp? Thread starter Awdeyo; Start date Sep 14, 2021; A. phoenixdogfan Major Contributor. Sep 16, 2021 #465 thewas said: KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Remember that at higher crossover-frequencys, the distance between a floor-standing subwoofer and a standmounted Kef ls50 becomes critical. Thread starter JJB70; Start date Sep 5, 2019; Aug 24, 2019 Messages 100 Likes 211. Jan 20, 2019 Messages 543 Likes 776 Location Munich, Germany. KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Fig. Jun 3, 2019 Messages 5,608 Likes 10,369 Location New York City. Jun 3, 2020 #45 The KEF LS50 is bass reflex port is tuned around 60hz. The company considered revising that beautifully made enclosure but concluded that little could be improved. You can tell which speaker is playing by watching the Speaker Cables. LS60 Wireless seems like a hybrid between Blade 2 Meta and LS50 Wireless 2. Oct 30, 2021 #46 i think the preference score improved because KEF re-voice the ls50 in the metas. With ls50w high pass filter on forget about it. Joined Dec 12, 2019 Messages 13,335 Likes 29,584. KEF LS50 Meta Review (Bookshelf Speaker) Video. Looking for 2. It was kindly purchased new by a member and drop shipped to me and costs US $1,500 for a pair. 1 or 2. One subjective review I read said the Meta was an improvement, but not worth an upgrade from the originals. Magnapan MMG, KEF 103. 99. The KEF LS50 has been on sale for a little while now and I have heard it in passing at various shows and events. 1 Revel Performa3 M106 (red) and KEF LS50 (blue), anechoic response on tweeter axis at 50", averaged across 30° horizontal window and corrected for microphone response, with complex sum of Read our KEF LS50 Wireless II review. With a threeway dsp crossover ( maybe with two minidsp hd ) or a dbx driverack pa2 one could build a speaker with an active crossover . The LS50, on the other hand, has a passive crossover, including an inductor in series with the woofer. In my room of 12 x 21 x 9, the SVS SB3000 have been a great match to my KEF LS50 Wireless ii. Review Index. Aug 30, 2021 #3 KEF give both R3 and LS50 an 8ohm nominal rating. The latter has a 6. Listen especially to the drum snaps, very crisp and detailed. The LS50 Meta comes in different colors and I must say, it looks stunning in white: View attachment 145854 I've tracked the LS50 price for 2 years. Aug 8, 2021 #307 q3cpma said: I am happy to recommend the KEF LS50 Meta. Jan 8, 2019 Messages 3,970 Likes 5,683. Aug 7, 2021 #61 Nice performance and extremely pretty speaker! I wish the R3 styling followed the same theme. . I have decided I'm going to get either the KEF LS50 Wireless ii system or LS60. In the past John reviewed also the Harbeth P3ESR and the Spendor SA1, which are both more expensive. Hence this super-defensive paragraph: "What the LS50W Doesn’t Do "There are two prominent wireless conventions for entertainment devices on the market: Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) and Apple AirPlay. Next Last. Use the KEF digital crossover setting at 75hz. The LS50 Metas are sounding excellent at very low volumes too. The speaker was sent to me buy the owner; shipped directly from the retailer where he purchased it from. 1 nearfield set up at my gaming/media desk in bedroom with kef ls50 meta and svs sealed 1000 pro sub with the Denon AVR-X1400H AVR This is a review and detailed measurements of the KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf coaxial speaker. 1 of 2 Go to page. I also much prefer the looks of an LS50 on stands compared to this LS60 if the pic ends up being real. Nov 16, 2021 (KEF LS50 Meta). Joined Dec 27, 2020 Messages 2,531 Likes 1,369. I've decided to step up the game and ordered a pair of KEF LS50 Meta speakers. AppleTV / Sony X800 / Audirvana / Moode -> Denon X2500H -> KEF LS50 Meta mains, KEF Q150 center and SVS SB-1000 Pro sub 2019 Messages 3,380 Likes 2,801. ls50w does not at up to 6-70% can't go higher as I don't want to get kicked out of KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) May 31, 2019 Messages 68 Likes 25. 👍. And the new KEF R3 Meta review. So I am looking to upgrade my three front speakers and am wondering what would work best 3 KEF LS50 Meta or 3 KEF R3 all my surround speakers are KEF LS50 first generation. Thanks to Erin for this Feb 17, 2019 Messages 322 Likes 86. It delivers the kind of performance The LS50 Meta don’t look any different from the LS50, and in many ways they aren’t. Apr 15, 2019 Messages 376 Likes 773. Jan 1, 2019 Messages 5,460 Likes 11,967 Location São Paulo, Brazil. The various reviews are just too good and too consistent to ignore. People were gushing over them, saying that they sounded like speakers worth ten times their price. KEF LS50 Meta: Price Comparison. ) The midrange makes one understand why the midrange of the BC1 became a legend. Sep 14, 2021 2019-2020 Awards. Subs then It’s a pair of LS50’s converted so I can bi amp and bypass the crossovers with a couple of 12” subs for the low end I started with some KEF LS50’s, which I opened up, disconnected the crossovers and individually wired the drivers, I Sep 22, 2019 Messages 136 Likes 77. , also the LS50 use the 11th gen UNIQ and the LS50M 12th gen UNIQ, the R series use the KEF LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Review. Nov 13, 2020 #81 OK, this metamaterials thing got me goin No ASR review/measurements on the new KEF speakers yet? Would have thought these would have There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. At 200 Hz it is 1,71 meter. At $1,499/pair, the LS50 isn’t cheap, but KEF designed it as a KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Jan 27, 2019 Messages 8,811 Likes 14,533. They're one of KEF's newer ranges after the LS50 Meta, so probably far from first in line for a refresh. Jan 3, 2019 Messages 43 Reaction score 23 Points 47 Age 45 Location New Zealand. Rarely has a compact mini-monitor of this size sounded so amazingly good like these speakers from KEF. Find out how Meta betters its predecessor. Aug 14, 2021 #405 Kef LS50 Meta with subwoofer? hejon; Sep 22, 2024; Speaker Reviews, Measurements and Discussion; Replies 10 Views 2K. Aug 8, 2021 #210 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Hiss must be avoided, even at 19in away from tweeter with speakers close to wall and corner, even in a quiet room. 62. 99/pair) in our May 2019 issue, he concluded by saying: "The LSXes sounded pure and resolving. 25” one which is actually going to be closer to the displacement of a 4” since it’s concentric around the inner tweeter, of course. The LS50 Meta comes in different colors and I must say, it looks stunning in I reviewed the Anniversary Edition LS50 in December 2012 (footnote 1), writing that it was rare to find a loudspeaker that offers this combination of clarity and neutrality and concluding that within its limits of dynamic range and bass extension, the KEF LS50 "will provide Class A sound for those with small rooms. Highlights: Precise imaging and focus There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. The LS50 Meta comes in KEF LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Review. Next Feb 17, 2019 Messages 322 Likes 86. Uni-Q is amazing There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. View. Oct 20, 2019 Messages 692 Likes 1,162 Location Chicago, IL. ErLan Member. If I didn't get the JBL's for such a great price, I'd have some R3's. with two stereo subwoofers placed very close to each speakers for There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. There were too many of us, we had access to too much money, too much equipment, and little by little we went insane. Best SUB for KEF ls50 wireless II. Having never heard the impressive KEF LS50 outside of audio shows, I decided to buy a pair of LS50 Metas in Titanium Grey ($1,599) to listen to what was so special about the latest generation of KEF’s LS50 bookshelf loudspeaker. The best overall option for most people. They do drop to 3. 6): When Herb Reichert reviewed this tiny, network-connected active speaker system ($1099. £1500 pounds cheaper, The LS60’s and KC62 are There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. They are both used in mint condition. 0. However, there are some limitations, such as a lack of low bass and slight issues in the upper midrange causing a lack of “attack” or “detail”. KEF engineers were aware that its competitors haven’t stood still, either. Nov 8, 2021 #27 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Jun 9, 2021 KEF LS50W II has a phone app that will KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Oct 20, 2019 Messages 694 Likes 1,173 Location Chicago, IL. Apr 9, 2024 #1,219 ALex_hha said: Something like Genelec ? KEF's LS50 family is the rare loudspeaker design that has been widely embraced by both subjectivist and objectivist audio fans, and this latest edition is unlikely to buck the trend. 2019 Messages 177 Likes 141. I am wondering if the LS50 is in the same league as the Spendor and the Harbeth? By the way I am surprised that KEF doesn't sell the LS50 in the US via their dealer network. abdo123 Master Contributor. If I got the LS60, the plan would be to ditch the sub. The Kef LS50 Wireless II is a compact, bookshelf-sized wireless speaker. May 27, 2022 #7 Genelec Ones would give you one stop room eq KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Dec 31, 2019 Messages 3,380 Likes 2,802. I bet with EQ they would be indistinguishable or nearly so. 5. Back to the KEF LS50 – High-End Bookshelf Speakers that Take Audio Experience to a Whole New Level. We loved the originals, but the LS50 Meta takes the performance to a notably higher – and Award-winning – level. The LS60 is a sealed design, whereas the LS50 is ported, as you mentioned. Dec 3, KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) This is a review and detailed measurements of the KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf coaxial speaker. Edit: video review posted as well:----- KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) First Prev 4 of 64 Go to page. Usually the first few seconds of the first track tells me most I've got the 590's as my front pair and the 530 as my center. Kef LS50 Review. 11. Thread starter MarcT; Start date Monday at 3:49 PM; 1; 2; 3; Next. Dec 22, 2021 #583 Ataraxia said: Jun 8, 2019 Messages 438 Likes 521. 2019 Messages 7,531 Likes 25,497 Location Mid-Atlantic, USA. 2019 Messages 1,645 Reaction score 551 Points 347 Age 47 Location Sussex England. 5, and Pure Music 3. When I added subs my LS50's really went from good to great. all over $2000+. Home Theater: AppleTV / Sony X800 / Audirvana / Moode -> Denon X2500H -> KEF LS50 Meta mains, KEF Q150 center and SVS SB-1000 Pro sub Mar 17, 2019 Messages 1,379 Likes 1,577. 1 nearfield set up at my gaming/media desk in bedroom with kef ls50 meta and svs sealed 1000 pro sub with the Denon AVR-X1400H AVR KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; KEF LS50 Meta KEF Q150. Even the spectacular directivity of the KEF's didn't really impress me as much as I thought it would. There was a question with the active version, but the question has been discarded because of the colour Because if it's like the Blade it will be crossed over around 400-500Hz and won't be a complete point-source would be my main reason. If that case is "You need vertical directivity or just compact KEF LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Review. May 27, 2019 #16 I know this is an old thread. I know a guy who lives under a rock and he knows all about the KEF LS50. Mar 4, 2021 #10 phoenixdogfan said: Revel F208 Tower Speaker Review | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum and the KEF R3: KEF R3 Speaker Review | Audio There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Apr 10, 2019 #3 Absolutely. Oct 10, KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) First Prev 4 of 64 Go to page. This is also the reason why in your distorition graphs, the distortion goes down around 60hz, and then rapidly Ls50w without high-pass filter have better highs than lsx with high-pass filter at almost any setting. I bought open box KEF performance stands from Amazon that were flawless There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Thread starter Ogoript; Start date Jan 29, 2024; O. Jul 8, 2023 I've decided to return both the KEF LS50 Meta and KC62. Feb 9, 2021 Fig. Aug 12, 2021 #382 phoenixdogfan said: (Roon w/Qobuz or JRiver ) --> WiiM Ultra --USB--> Gustard X16 DAC --> Fosi ZA3 amp -> KEF LS50 meta/ KEF KC62 sub. 5" only I am already surprised the bass -6db point is somewhere at ~57hz already, for desktop/computer speaker use with some wall loading bass boost it should be fully usable and I can imagine very satisfying for such case. Aug 7, 2021 #91 uwotm8 said: So LS50 reached the score of Dynaudio LYD KEF made the LS50 minispeaker for lots of reasons. Jan 29, 2020 #102 Ilkless said: Shame about the dip and peak from 1. Monday at 4:28 PM; Kef LS50 Meta with subwoofer? hejon; Sep 22, 2024; Speaker Reviews, Measurements and Discussion; Replies 12 New KEF LS50 collection with new Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) coming. It’s a throwback to the LS3/5a, a beloved, BBC-designed minimonitor for which KEF made the drivers. 1; 2; 3; Next. Rather than taking a winning formula and starting from scratch, KEF Hi Erin, thanks for thorough and informative review! I am in the position of a set of Kef LS50 WII's and a single KEF KC62 subwoofer. Jun 10, There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. BoredErica Addicted to Fun and Learning. The parametric app works well, I had a high Q boost of 4 db at 63hz to deal with a minor room cancellation (Took care of most of the cancellations with front/side absorption, ceiling/back side diffusion/absorption from GIK From Amir’s review The KEF manual recommends an amplifier of 25 - 100W. Read our guide to the best bookshelf speakers on the market. Hi-Fi (Here) HT Audio (Here) 2018-2019 Awards. Nov 7, 2021 #23 2019 Messages 136 Likes 77. There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. I had never truly managed to get a complete handle R series and LS50 Meta are in the same price bracket, and not massively different in version. tomtoo Major Contributor. Sep 1, 2022 #77 aerochrome2 said: There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Nov 25, 2020 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help I've decided to step up the game and ordered a pair of KEF LS50 Meta speakers. My Truthear Zero EQ. Nov 14, 2023 KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) This is a review and detailed measurements of the KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf coaxial speaker. The drivers are not identical, but seems to have a really good tweeter in all of the different uniQ series. Jun 12, 2022 #734 cavedriver said: Speakers: KEF LS50 Meta, KEF LS50 Wireless II , ELAC DBR6. 7m ceilings (12ft x 15ft x 9ft ceilings). KEF Eccleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone I have a MiniDSP SHD -> March Audio Purifi P452 -> Kef LS50's + Rel T/5i. Joined Nov 20, 2019 Messages 3,831 Likes 4,996 Location Germany. This speaker does Information and Photos. LS60 retail at £6k inc vat, the KC62 is around £1700 the LS50’s are around £2800 . mhardy6647 Grand Contributor. But you never know. The fans and the fare haven’t stopped. (Maryland) Jun 30, 2022 #11 KEF LS50 Speaker Review . LSX begins vibrating the enclosure at 2/3's volume. 1st REW Measurements KEF LS50 Wireless II with KC62 sub. Jan 28, 2022 #653 KEF marketing realizes KEF engineering messed up. I got to hear the LS50, Q350, and Q950 at a store, and they were great, but not better than the JBL's. 6 🙏. 2019 Messages 4,006 Likes 12,470 Location BC, Canada. Sep 5, 2021 #12 The KEF LS50 Meta is a good speaker overall, retailing for around $1,600 per pair. I’ve had KEF LS50 and KEF Q350 for about a year or so with a Denon 600ne attached and often switch the two to compare different sounds. In-depth, unbiased, expert reviews; Issues delivered straight to your door or device; From $27. 1 matthewpiano78 Established Member. But. Then, in 2016, KEF went and made the fully active wireless version, which was received with much fanfare. KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Home Theater: AppleTV / Sony X800 / Audirvana / Moode -> Denon X2500H -> KEF LS50 Meta mains, KEF Q150 center and SVS SB-1000 Pro sub Home TV There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Joined Jun 3, 2019 Messages 5,637 Likes 10,429 Location New York City. Jun In the review the LS50 is compared with the B&W CM5 and the LS3/5a. Joined Jan 15, 2019 Messages 630 Likes There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. It doesn't give you 'stereo' bass but bass is omni-directional. Although my entire HiFi quest has been Low Price / Big bang for bucks equipment, and I've bought a number of pairs of speakers, all under $500 a pair (Second Hand and New). KEF LS50 Meta vs KEF R3. I played the same song on both systems and the vocal on the KEF just didn’t cut it. I can see the target audience, as Erin and members mentioned. q3cpma Major Contributor. Aug 29, 2021 #124 A dsp in series with the signal must be KEF and some KEF fans seem to be pushing the KC62 as the "subwoofer meant to be paired with the LS50. It’s a celebration of the company’s 50 th anniversary. I have a pair of KEF LS50 Meta and am currently powering the speakers with my Yamaha TSR-700 AVR (rated at 100WPC @ 8 Ohms). I always thought the original passive LS50 sounded forward/brightish' but a little cold and slightly hollow. 2019 Messages 698 Likes 1,176 Location Chicago, IL. 5” woofer vs the KEF LS50’s cited 5. We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices. 2019 Messages 467 Likes 315. Forums. with a coaxial driver and 4. I also have a Yamaha A-S501 integrated amp being fed by a miniDSP Flex. The LS50 Wireless II sounds ridiculously good: timbrally honest, spatially precise, and dynamically capable. Jul 29, 2022 #13 The Kef ls50 Meta has high distortion from 130 Hz and below at 86 dB , and need to be crossed at this freq. 2019 Messages 442 Likes 524. The review discusses the KEF LS50 Meta speaker, mentioning its positive aspects like precise imaging, focus, and a unique oval-shaped soundstage. It has precise imaging and a 3D soundstage. Crutchfield customer from Washington, DC on 8/25/2020. If you have the LS50 Wireless 1 though you can daisy chain some subs. Feb 17, 2022 #665 AND the changing position of the woofer cone will modulate the response of the tweeter, as I noted in Erin's review of the KEF R3. Daisy chaining basically means sub1 is connected as normal and sub2 is connected to sub1. A. Aug 8, 2021 #221 MarkWinston said: LS50 Wireless 2 is US$2k/pair. $1,399. Oct 1, 2021 #484 killdozzer said: KEF LS50 Meta Speaker Listening Tests I always test speakers with the same set of tracks and in the same order. KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; First Prev 12 of 65 Go to page. Kudos. Awdeyo Member. KEF LS50 เป็นลำโพงวางขาตั้งที่เปิดตัวในปี 2012 เพื่อเฉลิมฉลองวาระที่บริษัทก่อตั้งมาครบ 50 ปี แน่นอนว่าความประทับใจในเสียงอันอลังการของมันในงาน LS50 Wireless 2 is US$2k/pair. The LS50 Meta comes in different colors and I must say, it looks stunning in Read the review. The speaker's frequency response, Jan 1, 2019 Messages 5,483 Likes 12,111 "Hold my beer! I'm going in deep!". I have to see how much better they are to the speakers I currently have. Dec 2, 2019; Iiuc, Genelec's studio monitors are intended to be used with critical placement while KEF LS50 appears to be designed for decent vertical and horizontal off-axis response KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) May 2, 2019 Messages 327 Likes 477. Thread starter amirm; Start date Jan 28, 2020; Jun 8, 2019 Messages 181 Likes 234. Jan 28, 2020 #24 They didn't sound good to me either. It’s the first affordable application of the technology developed for the $29,999/pair Blade. Joined May 22, 2019 Messages 3,060 Likes 4,447 Location France. 42 No. Thread starter amirm; Start date Jan 28, 2020; Apr 18, 2019 Messages 1,776 Likes 2,277. Jul 19, 2021 #50 Home Theater: AppleTV / Sony X800 / Audirvana / Moode -> Denon X2500H -> KEF LS50 Meta mains, KEF Q150 center and SVS SB-1000 Pro sub There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Kef LS50 foam plugs. Sonically, they're everything you want KEF speakers to be, offering that balance and substance that only the finest performers can achieve. Thread starter thefsb; Start date Dec 2, 2019; Prev. Jan 3, 2022 #592 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 2019 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. I’m looking to upgrade from my KEF LS50 speakers that I’ve owned for about 6 years. Oct 8, 2023 #1,060 I've only heard the KEF LS50 meta, and LS60 briefly at a store. 5 to 5kHz. Such are the pratfalls of components KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Aug 29, 2019 Messages 10,894 Likes 17,620. Black Friday 2018 was $999. 2019 Messages 796 Likes 660. 99 USD per pair. Bright. Joined Nov 15, 2020 Messages 7,464 Likes 8,047 Location Brussels, Belgium. Even though KEF rates these the same as the original for bass extension, these seem surprisingly weighty. 1 for now. Nov 7, 2023 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. I've had KEF's new darling, the LS50 Meta, for a couple of months now, but have only just been able to complete Hi all Need help config the rel t5x with kef ls50 meta, conetected with hi level input to topping pa7 pro. The cabinet shape and size still works well, and the curved front panel – made of Dough Moulding Compound: a polyester re A surprising invention has elevated the performance of KEF's LS50 into the new LS50 Meta. Or half the price of this. Dec 26, 2022 #937 pjn said: I've started crossing LS50 metas over at 150 to get some harmonic distortions under control (based on REW scans, not my ears, although my ears can definitely detect harmonics when playing single tones at ~95 kHz). Jan 5, 2021 #9 Videotape said: I thought I should share my own experience and observations setting up the Kef LS50 Meta with a SB2000pro and the Denon x3600h preouts to a Luxman R117 for amplification. Oct 4, 2020 #14 alont said: Hello everyone, KEF LS50 Meta - 1500 USD; KEF R3 - KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Oct 20, 2019 Messages 689 Likes 1,156 Location Chicago, IL. Nov 29, 2019 Messages 4,006 Likes 12,468 Location BC, Canada. I find that the LS50s have incredible clarity but sound tiny and the Q350 have incredible size but There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. Features. Read the full KEF LS50 Meta review. The pleasurable musical cohesiveness, engaging and expansive sound, and solid well-defined KEF LS50 Wireless review: a complete system hi-fi system wrapped in a neat and brilliant package – read the review at What Hi-Fi? The KEF LS50 Meta is a two way standmount speaker. In order to appreciate the Big 50, the KEF engineers created a very special speaker called LS50, whose concept was influenced There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 2019 Messages 2,907 Likes 13,978 Location North Alabama. 2019 Messages 105 Likes 158. May 6 KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; Sep 27, 2019 Messages 1,636 Likes 3,057 Location Southern California. Verified customer (What's this?) Verified employee review There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. 2019 Messages 5,487 Likes 12,119 Location São Paulo, Brazil. KEF LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Review. 1 of 3 Go to page. Jan 4, 2022 KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; May 22, 2019 Messages 3,059 Likes 4,451 Location France. There are even tracks designed to tease out differences in tonality. Apr 22, 2022 #17 (KEF LS50 Meta + KEF KC62 + Hegel H95) Erin's review -- KEF Q11 Meta. Too bad the piano black finish is gone. Thread starter CARLOICA; Start date Dec 19, 2020; 1; 2; Next. Detail was always exceptional, bass always clean. KEF LS50 & LS50W - Why the huge price difference. Made by a prestigious British manufacturer of audio equipment, the KEF LS50 speakers were inspired by the LS3/5A model which was It sounds fuller and, dare I say it, a hair "warm" of neutral. That KEF LS50 Wireless II is limited exactly at 100dB, so that seems realistic. I really liked how the LS50s sounded and looked, and it fit perfectly (a bit on 2019 High-End Audio Buyer’s Guide: Stand-Mounted Loudspeakers Under $10,000 - KEF LS50/KEF LS50 Wireless $1499/$2199 (The slight excess of treble energy noted in the review has been corrected in current production: The speaker is extremely smooth now. Dec 22, 2023 - Is Kef LS50 Meta at US$1000/pair a good value against other passive bookshelves? Sure, there's a case to be made. Dec 19, 2021 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your 2019 Messages 438 Likes 523. 2019 Messages 3,116 Likes 5,620 Location Liège, Belgium. The first half is the LS50, the second half is the B&W 706. Nov 17, 2021 #102 KEF LS50 Meta KEF Q150. Sep 13, 2021 #6 Speakers have been selected, they will be Kef LS50 Meta. A wireless-enabled and active version of their much-lauded LS50 speakers, they are relatively small while being KEF LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Review. 2019 Messages 1,005 Likes 685 Location East Texas. It is a revision of the original LS50 which has been a huge hit for KEF in the eight years it has been on sale. 2019 Messages 2,994 Likes 2,855 Location Sweden. Joined Jan 15, 2020 Messages 7,297 Likes 18,701. 2019 Messages 5,490 Likes 12,120 Location São Paulo, Brazil. 2ohm minimum, but only in certain parts of the frequency band. ” KEF LS50 Loudspeakers Price: $1499. This speaker does a lot of things right, at the cost of loudness. So by the laws of physics, There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer 2019 Messages 696 Likes 1,173 Location Chicago, IL. I went to the shop today to try the new KEF LS50 wireless II, i was pretty impressed by the clarify of the sound and how separation between instruments. Kef have created a wonderful piece of engineering. Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 8 --> WiiM Ultra --USB--> Gustard X16 DAC --> Fosi ZA3 amp -> KEF LS50 meta/ KEF KC62 sub. Jul 29, 2024 #2 In a square room room modes will be a real problem There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. " I was sufficiently I'm currently trying to decide between Focal Aria S906 ($1000) and KEF LS50 Meta ($1000). HOWEVER, I find they totally lack emotion. Some audio reviewers use the LS50 as thier reference speakers! LA on 12/25/2019. The KEF LS50 is one of the most all-around-satisfying little speakers I’ve reviewed in some time. The KEF LS50 wireless have excellent clarity and soundstage. Lowest I've seen was $899 around Black Friday 2019. Dec 31, 2019 Messages 950 Likes 1,512. 2019 Messages 2,615 Likes John Atkinson wrote about the KEF LSX in June 2019 (Vol. A common complaint in reviews too. Our room (plan drawing, PM me 2019 Messages 796 Likes 660. The various reviews are just too good and too consistent to KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; Start date Aug 7, 2021; I've only heard the KEF LS50 meta, and LS60 briefly at a store. It features a 5. Joined Aug 10, 2021 Messages 14 2019 Messages 5,470 Likes 12,042 Location São Paulo, Brazil. Sep 16, 2021 #455 thewas said: above pseudocoax has not much to do with the Uni-Q and a 8" Uni-Q would make Couple of questions: One review said LS50 would be a good choice for a "small" room. Jan 29, 2020 #42 The official name is KEF LS50 Mini Monitor. Deleted member 35396 Guest. I've been wanting to try the Meta but wasn't in too KEF celebrated its fiftieth anniversary a while ago and looked back with pride on half a century of technical innovations. It's a pair of wireless stereo speakers packed with built-in amplification and streaming smarts, and their impressive execution of this appealing concept earned them a five This is a review and detailed measurements of the KEF LS50 Meta bookshelf coaxial speaker. I don't know what is the series resistance of that inductor, but it may be high enough to have a noticable negative impact on the damping factor. Aug 7, 2021 #61 Nice performance and KEF LS50 Meta Review (Speaker) Thread starter amirm; First Prev 55 of 65 Go to page. Feb 27, 2019 Messages 6,205 Likes 10,254 Location Europe. ahofer Master Contributor. Dec 14, 2019 Messages 594 Likes 890. 2 setup, starting with 2. Sep 5, 2019 #23 Juhazi said: The LS50's went back into the system last night, and likewise my relative assessment is evolving again. These are calculated using Amir's recent review measurements. Hi-Fi; KEF; KEF LS50 Hi-Fi Speaker. Joined Jan 15, 2019 Messages 630 Likes There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions 2019 Messages 630 Likes 911 Location USA. Indeed, it looks like WiSa is indeed supported by LS50 Wireless II, and probably LS60 as well: View attachment 206684 If there is some other big annoucement coming from KEF this summer, I bet it has something to do with this At the moment WiSa is probably already in use when you wirelessly link up the second speaker. Forum Donor. 3. Write your own review for Kef LS50 Meta . Review: KEF LS50 Mini Monitor - High Gloss Piano Black (Pair) Hardware: Dedicated Mac Mini (Mid 2011, 16GB, SSD storage), OS X 10. The original passive KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Speakers arrived on the scene back in 2012 to much fanfare. Suggest pairing it with a subwoofer if you want to play loud bass though. 7 KEF LS50 Meta, spatially averaged, 1/6-octave response in JA's listening room (red), and of original LS50 (blue), Jan 15, 2019 Messages 630 Likes 912 Location USA. Joined Nov 6, 2018 Messages 3,650 Likes 6,141 There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. My lounge/living room is around 4m x 5m x 2. I’d further recommend Reviews. Oct 9, 2022 #838 I've been happy with the original LS50 for years now, I had a year stint with the R3/R2c combo up front but then went back to the LS50 for the more pure point-source presentation.
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