![]() ![]() This is one of the most transparent, clear, and detailed bookshelf speakers I have heard to date. Looks and cool factors aside, the one reason to buy the Kef LS50 Meta is without a doubt the sound. They don’t need to be too far off a wall to work wonders but give them a bit of space nonetheless and they open up. In terms of the spacing due the Kef works well with a little thought. ![]() They state 85 watts per channel but I would lean to something a little bit higher to get the most out them. The Meta do require power though and especially at high volume. The pairing was great and the Michi drives the LS50 Meta effortlessly but it’s going to be overkill for a lot of people. I hadn’t purchased this amp specifically for the pairing but had used it with my Mangepan in the past. My choice of the amplifier was the Rotel Michi. You can use any stand you like really, and the Meta would also work well as a bookshelf speaker, but in my opinion, they are so incredible sounding they should be taken seriously and given a proper setup with some room planning thrown in. The stands are very well made and match the aesthetics of the speaker perfectly. I chose to pair the white LS50 with a matching KEF S2 speaker stand and it’s a match made in heaven. ![]() There was something about the KEF LS50 Meta though and when moving to my new home I wanted something in the lounge that wasn’t as imposing as my towers. I have tested a lot of speakers and apart from my Dali Lektor and Mangepan 0.7 I rarely buy them. These are actually my own speakers that I purchased for this review. They claim 99% of the sound is removed which would greatly cut down on hard-to-control resonances. MAT stands for Material Absorption Technology, Kef has designed a maze-like baffle to capture and eliminate the unwanted sound coming from the rear of the driver. The bass ports sit off to one side and down at the bottom, you will find the ports for connecting them to your Amp and Reciever.Īt the heart of the component, redesign is the MAT technology. It’s only when we get to the back that there is anything else notable on this clean-looking speaker. The sides and smooth plain and flat as are the top and bottom. With a smooth convex curve on the front-facing portion, the driver sits directly in the middle and a small tasteful KEF logo is placed above. This creates a dense low resonance enclosure which is then internally braced to further reduce the coloration of the sound. Kef Constructed the LS50 Meta using what they call injection-molded Dough Moulding Compound (DMC for short). The enclosure is solid, tank-like, it feels like a sturdy unit. The LS50 Meta is now available in 4 color options (Black, White, Blue, and Silver), you may have seen a similar Red model around that is very eye-catching but that is the wireless model and different from the one we are testing here. We get so many speakers through the office but these stand out, modern yet not distasteful. The aesthetic is stunning, commanding presence in any environment it looks truly unique and with this design, KEF has elevated the look of a bookshelf speaker in a way few others can match. Music Direct does not guarantee delivery within that specified time period.Visually the LS50 Meta ticks all the boxes. Average ground delivery time ranges from 7-14 business days. The ground shipping method used will be determined at Music Direct's discretion. Please Note: Orders that are less than $125 are not guaranteed to ship via FedEx. Orders will be held to ship all back ordered items together when they are all received in stock. Music Direct will not charge additional shipping for any back orders items. Music Direct will contact you with shipping charges for these addresses.Ĭustomers can choose an alternative expedited shipping method but it will not qualify for this free shipping offer. This offer is not included on any shipments to FPO/APO addresses. Music Direct reserves the right to change the terms of this promotion or discontinue this offer at any time. Music Direct reserves the right to select the carrier and ship method within the terms of this offer. ![]() This offer cannot be applied to previously placed orders. This offer also excludes Oppo, demos, closeouts/sale items and freight shipped items. **Orders must be at least $49, before tax, to qualify. *Ground shipping to the 48 contiguous states only (FPO/APO excluded). If you continue to see a shipping charge on your order, please check the exclusions listed below. When your order subtotal reaches $49 in the shopping cart the shipping charge for associated qualifying items will automatically be adjusted on your order. Place a qualifying order over $49* and receive FREE DOMESTIC GROUND SHIPPING. ![]()
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