The Kef LS50 Meta Review - Purity and Drama

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Our short review of the new Kef LS50 Meta - a very nice improvement over the legendary original LS50.

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Tested using:
Schitt Aegir / Schitt Freya Plus
Mytek Brooklyn Amplifier Plus
Line Magnetic 508ia Integrated Amp
Chord Qutest DAC
Chord Mscaler
Auralic G1 Streamer
Allo USB Bridge Signature
Audioquest Niagara 1200
Audioquest Go-4 speaker cables

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[mechdude]

Love your review, and the length of your review. You got to the IMPORTANT STUFF... Without dragging it on for 20 minutes. Thanks 😊👍

[dougg]

I’ve thought about getting them just for their industrial design, it’s a truly modern beautiful speaker. IMHO

[Michael-xznk]

I love my iconic 2018 LS50's with no plan of upgrading...not really what I have ever done. I find what I like and stick with it. I'm sure the Meta version sounds different but better (?), and at what price to upgrade (?) Nonetheless, nice review!

[Chris._.B]

Was about to pull the trigger on some BR02's after watching your review but wondering if I should make the jump to the Metas... How much more rewarding would the Metas be? (Objective: speakers that translate music into giving you more of that goosebump factor. Current amp is the Aegir. Room, tiny 2.5m x 3.5m) Keep up the reviews, they're fun to watch 😃

[Three-Chord-Trick]

Is the Ls50 meta SIGNIFICANTLY better than the q150? I'd decided to buy metas, but then I heard that the 150s were not noticeably lower quality. 🤔

[josegazal]

You’re a natural. May I suggest only a lavalier mic?

[altabriziyehya]

I just found this and I love your review, Subscribed

[MadMaxx]

I like your style, mate! Subscribed! I have a pair of these Metas for my computer audio (games, music, video streaming). They're quite good, though can get a bit bright/fatiguing with metal and industrial music. I have a chance to buy the Dynaudio Evoke 20 for just a couple hundred $$ more than the Metas. Would you recommend the Evoke 20 for nearfield, like my setup? Are they a decent upgrade from the Metas? BTW, your dog is the perfect sidekick for your videos!

[chuckisidro]

Very helpful review mate! I have two questions, would a pair of REL t7i subs still work well with the metas(my room is 13x15 feet)? The other question is, what’s the name of your dog? Thanks 😊

[RayPaganJr]

I just ordered these on Amazon although I’ve never had the opportunity to audition them at home or at any dealer. Purchased purely on recommendations here on YT. I’ll be pairing them with an old Parasound HCA 2003 and a Velodyne sub. I’m sure this amp is more than capable but hope it’s not too bright. Should be here Tuesday.

[EarlPartridge]

Very interesting :) Could you please describe the combo Kef LS50 + Mytek Brooklyn Amp? Cheers!

[feverSoundHK]

KEF did a very good job this time, meta do matter

[syr]

Thanks for the review. What amps did you pair with it? Did you try the Freya?

[azapta]

Do you think these are better in imaging than the Dynaudio Special 40s? I really like the videos btw.

[alainbesario]

Hi nice review, how big is your listening room in assessing the meta? Did the aegir perform well? ie power and dynamics, and did you have a stereo or mono? Just curious also having aegir and Rp 600m in the combo in stereo mode. keep up the good work

[premsaggar]

Great review! Do you prefer the 705 s2 or LS50 meta for loud near field listening? Thanks!

[batdroid]

Good review. Will you also be covering the ls50 wireless ii?

[altabriziyehya]

Wish you could mention the Amp and Dac used

[lextr]

no comparaison to your already reviewed speakers like special 40?

[MrJossher]

Can you recommend a compact integrated amp (peachtree nova, sprout 100, rega brio, etc.) for the Meta?