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expiredLavenderKestrel461 posted Oct 02, 2022 02:08 PM

KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Various Colors)

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Various Retailers have KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Various Colors) on sale below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LavenderKestrel461 for sharing this deal.

Available from:Specs:
  • Design: Two-way bass reflex
  • Drive units:
    • HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome
    • MF/LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminum cone
  • Crossover frequency: 2.1 kHz
  • Frequency range (-6dB): 47 Hz - 45 kHz
  • Typical in-room bass response (-6dB): 26 Hz
  • Frequency response (±3dB): 79 Hz - 28 kHz
  • Harmonic distortion (90dB, 1m):
    • <0.4% 175 Hz - 20 kHz
    • <0.1% 300 Hz - 10 kHz
  • Maximum output: 106 dB
  • Amplifier power (recommended): 40-100 W
  • Nominal impedance: 8 Ω (min. 3,5 Ω)
  • Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85 dB
  • Dimensions (HWD): 12" x 7.9" x 12.2"
  • Weight: 17.2 lbs.

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 200 reviews.
    • Rated 5 out of 5 at What Hi-Fi, 9.2 out of 10 at Hi-Fi Trends
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is ~$300 lower (19% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $1599. -SaltyOne
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Various Retailers have KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Various Colors) on sale below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member LavenderKestrel461 for sharing this deal.

Available from:Specs:
  • Design: Two-way bass reflex
  • Drive units:
    • HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminum dome
    • MF/LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminum cone
  • Crossover frequency: 2.1 kHz
  • Frequency range (-6dB): 47 Hz - 45 kHz
  • Typical in-room bass response (-6dB): 26 Hz
  • Frequency response (±3dB): 79 Hz - 28 kHz
  • Harmonic distortion (90dB, 1m):
    • <0.4% 175 Hz - 20 kHz
    • <0.1% 300 Hz - 10 kHz
  • Maximum output: 106 dB
  • Amplifier power (recommended): 40-100 W
  • Nominal impedance: 8 Ω (min. 3,5 Ω)
  • Sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85 dB
  • Dimensions (HWD): 12" x 7.9" x 12.2"
  • Weight: 17.2 lbs.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 200 reviews.
    • Rated 5 out of 5 at What Hi-Fi, 9.2 out of 10 at Hi-Fi Trends
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that this is ~$300 lower (19% savings) than the next best available options with prices starting from $1599. -SaltyOne
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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Model: KEF LS50 Meta Mineral White Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)

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sr2002
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I recently got rid of my LS50s (I know these are metas but I've tried both the difference isn't drastic) after ownership of almost 3 years running them using a mcintosh power amp. Although these speakers in general hit above their price bracket, they definitely have unique sound. To me honestly they were flat but fatiguing to listen to. After 30-40min of listening I'd feel my ears would hurt. They have a bit of "shouty" midrange that can but less desirable for some people. Not to mention its very important that they be run using clean class A or Class AB amps, Class-D amps from receivers and low power amps will make this sound thin and shrill.

All in all, if you are open to experiment, go for them, but if you have doubts, its okay to pass on these till you can audition in person/have the right amplification.
karazi
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Not sure why OP is getting trolled...I'm not in the market for these but maybe somebody is; this is in fact a DEAL according to amazon price history unlike a lot of the garbage that's posted here.
mk11
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Confused as well. This is a good price for these, I was in the market for high end speakers last month and never saw them this low.

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Not sure why OP is getting trolled...I'm not in the market for these but maybe somebody is; this is in fact a DEAL according to amazon price history unlike a lot of the garbage that's posted here.
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mk11Oct 02, 2022 03:45 PM
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Confused as well. This is a good price for these, I was in the market for high end speakers last month and never saw them this low.
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obiyanOct 02, 2022 04:31 PM
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Good price, even below launch price from 2 years ago
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2manydealsOct 02, 2022 06:03 PM
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Quote from karazi :
Not sure why OP is getting trolled...I'm not in the market for these but maybe somebody is; this is in fact a DEAL according to amazon price history unlike a lot of the garbage that's posted here.
I agree but the people on this site seem to only care about the typical JBL, Jamo, Triangle, Sony, and Klipsch, etc. speaker postings.

In terms of cost, these KEF are a few steps those ones I listed and there seems to be a belief there's no perceiveable difference, or at least not enough to justify the price to the typical slickdeals user.

To each there own but this shouldn't be "thumbs downed" either by these people. Yet, if there is a legitimate reason to downgrade this, at least state the reason why.
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Quote from karazi :
Not sure why OP is getting trolled...I'm not in the market for these but maybe somebody is; this is in fact a DEAL according to amazon price history unlike a lot of the garbage that's posted here.
Good post. I hope it helps to stop the slobbering idiot comments.
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amaraliOct 02, 2022 06:07 PM
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Quote from mk11 :
Confused as well. This is a good price for these, I was in the market for high end speakers last month and never saw them this low.
Is that a base port out the back or is that the tweeter?
edit: it's a base port. I thought maybe it was an omni-pole tweeter, but the tweeter just has a filter on the back.
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Quote from karazi :
Not sure why OP is getting trolled...I'm not in the market for these but maybe somebody is; this is in fact a DEAL according to amazon price history unlike a lot of the garbage that's posted here.
I'm assuming because OP didn't put the price in the title? Still, seams petty and unproductive to go all mean girls on a deal forum instead of help OP out so they can correct it.
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OneLeggedTrollOct 02, 2022 06:47 PM
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Other colors are also available for the same price.

I have the original KEF LS50 and they sound great.
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MarlboroNjManOct 02, 2022 06:49 PM
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I see all colors and not just white. Not a bad price. Maybe worth a try, but I'm waiting for R3 to go down in price.
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macproOct 02, 2022 06:57 PM
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I own the originals and love them. Among the best speakers I've ever owned. Been waiting for a sale on this gen 2 (called Meta, it stands for Metamaterial, not FB). Haven't been able to hear this second gen for myself, so not absolutely sure it's worth the money to upgrade (which after I sell my old ones will probably be $500).
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No price in title seems to bring in a lot of angry reactions, and could be the reason of thumbs down.
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luk350Oct 02, 2022 08:01 PM
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Quote from macpro :
I own the originals and love them. Among the best speakers I've ever owned. Been waiting for a sale on this gen 2 (called Meta, it stands for Metamaterial, not FB). Haven't been able to hear this second gen for myself, so not absolutely sure it's worth the money to upgrade (which after I sell my old ones will probably be $500).
I second this. I loved LS50 and hated at the same time for my struggle to pair with proper amp.
That's why i traded them for LS50 wireless. Highly advise to audition wireless version. KEF ultimately nailed SQ with LF: Class D and HF: Class AB amplification. But at the same time KEF fail at their app for wireless part. It does sux big time.
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