The WAIT is OVER! KEF Speaker Review! KEF LS50 Speakers Meta Review

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[LennoxTim]

I first heard KEF speakers in 1988, but couldn’t afford to buy a pair until 2010. And while I auditioned the flagship product in ‘88 the ones I purchased were the budget bookshelf model. But I was blown away by how much my speakers reminded me of those I had auditioned so many years earlier. It was not what I expected. KEF are the best, bar none. I’ll stand by that forever. They are just amazing to me and my ears.

[alcozar]

Christie, Andrew stop worrying so much what we have all loved is seeing music and art thru your eyes. Keep up the work and understand that what most people enjoy is what you have enjoyed. You guys offered balance in a year that was tumultuous.

[robertdennis]

I have owned the Kef LS50 for 7 years and they are very good performers. The key to the best sound that you obtain is directly related to the equipment that you use with them. Quality amplification is essential ! I have now replaced the orignal LS50's with the metas- this is a new world! I use Parasound JC-1 amps and that combination is truly wonderful. I really think that your video is spot on. Keep up the great reviews. Please tell me what height solidsteel stand that you are using. I am going to change to using those sturdy and nice stands. Thanks!

[nickburklow]

After this review, and a few others - I now have TWO pair of the KEF LS50 METAs - both powered by a WiiM Amp. One set up in a smaller bedroom and one set up at my desk. Near field or midfield, omg what a great set up. They do soooo much right and I could not be happier.

[RayPaganJr]

My Metas arrived a day early. Yay. UPS delivered and five minutes later I was into some deep blues. Enjoyed them my first two hours of listening. Tomorrow I plan on doing absolutely nothing but listen to a lot of music and BD concerts. Yes, I’m a happy man.

[markmck]

"Can we just hear about the sound?" That was funny as sh*t! Thank you for that. Merry Christmas.

[FatedMaster]

I'm literally driving to Best Buy to pick up a pair of LS50 wireless 2. Very excited after seeing this review. A bit of a wait but they finally here!

[Mad.Maxx.]

I have a pair of LS50 Metas (royal blue) driven by an Avantone Pro CLA-200 studio amp and Topping D90 MQA dac. I love bass, so had to add an SVS SB2000 sub. These components are my PC audio setup which I use for digital music, games, and movies. I'm very happy with the Metas. It took about 50+ hours for them to open up and really strut their stuff. I work at home so am at my computer 8-12 hours/day. I gotta have great audio and I think I hit the sweet spot with this setup. Great review and commentary, mate!!

[schlegs]

I've been really interested in the KEFs as well! Loved switchin it up with Kristi! good touch!!

[ITWINGMAN]

Would you choose the KEF SL50 Meta over the Klipsch RP-8000F and the Polk Audio LSiM707?

[ysogvvk]

I had a KEF LS50, then a QUAD S2, now I have a DALI MENUET.
Of all the above, I think I liked the LS50 the most, without a doubt the most audiophile and with the greatest reserve when upgrading other components (amp). So I think I will end up with the LS50 META sooner or later ;-)

[benjaminqilafku]

Cristi and Andrew has been a tough year for all of us but somehow we survived it. What I have noticed is this year has been a year of exponential growth for C and A chanel thanks to your professionalism, objectivity, down to earth approach and multitude of gears reviewed . And the credits for the initiative of helping those in need is quite remarkable. You're not alone and have the backing of all of us for your hard work with a modest return. Marry Christmas to you and all the followers of this chanel and a better New Year.

[SGTOldSchool]

Love my white/blue ls50! Have them paired with a Denon 4311ci and a SVS PB 3000 sub as the core of my family room system. They are keepers for sure, I’ll probably never get rid of them.

[Jnegrin]

Did you ever run these ls50 metas with the marantz cinema 50? That's my purchase plan and this point

[anonmouse]

The meta is so good his wife came in from the next room to see if there was a real piano in the listening room. The holy grail of reviewing.

[JC-ozxn]

You're surrounded by speakers, including your wife! As far as she's concerned, sounds like you're a lucky man Andrew. Happy new year!

[luke]

9:06 did you ever revisit them as a 5.1 home theater speaker? I'm considering them for that purpose, but it's unclear (A) what they would pair with for rears and center channel, (B) what home theater receiver would make them sing, and (C) if they do well inside a TV cabinet given that they want a lot of toe in and have a rear port.

The closets thing to them seem to be the Hsu Research CCB-8, albeit a little larger and possibly less power hungry/finicky.

[RayPaganJr]

I have the Kef Q350. I purchased them after having to sell my Von Schweikert VR 4 JR due to having to leave work due to cancer. Also had to sell turntable and tube preamp. I was left with Parasound 2003 and Emotiva preamp, Music Hall DAC, Velodyne 1000 sub and Oppo player. A helluva difference, but I’m satisfied somewhat. I just ordered a pair of Metas from Amazon and will be here Tuesday. I’ve never auditioned these, but with all the great reviews, I’m sure it will be an upgrade to the Q350. My Parasound is more than capable to handle these Meta speakers. Nice review. Thank you.

[christopherplourde]

As an old subscriber from the earlier HT era, would love to hear your take on an LS50 5.1 system. Recently completed my 11.2 system, with 7 LS50s and 2 LS50Metas. Been incrementally buying pairs since 2016. BTW you should be able to get singles from Kef as well. I found amazing value when I first set up a 3.1 system, expanding it fully has been excellent. I’m using vintage for front L/R channels and stereo. Good power is required. Thanks for finally getting the new speakers in house. Looking forward to more down the road.
Cheers, and “be safe out there”
Chris