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KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers (Pair, Various Colors) Expired

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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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    • 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
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KEF LS50 Meta is down to $1300. All colors are currently available on Amazon. The deal is available at KEF's own website, but colors are more limited.
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About This Product
    Product Name: KEF LS50 Meta (Pair, Mineral White)
    Manufacturer: KEF
    Model Number: LS50 Meta
    Product SKU: B08HGHTWYL
    UPC: 637203217906
    ASIN: B08HGHTWYL
    Brand: KEF
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 7.874 x 11.0236 x 11.88974 Inches
    Item Weight: 39.242283 Pounds
    Item model number: LS50 Meta
    Manufacturer: KEF
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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.
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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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    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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    HIDDENfeijichang10-02-2022 at 08:00 AM.
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    karazi
    10-02-2022 at 08:40 AM.

    Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank karazi

    10-02-2022 at 08:40 AM.
    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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    mk11
    10-02-2022 at 08:45 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 08:45 AM.
    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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    obiyan
    10-02-2022 at 09:31 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 09:31 AM.
    Good price, even below launch price from 2 years ago
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    10-02-2022 at 11:03 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 11:03 AM.
    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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    samgotit
    10-02-2022 at 11:06 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 11:06 AM.
    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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    10-02-2022 at 11:07 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 11:07 AM.
    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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    10-02-2022 at 11:34 AM.

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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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    HIDDENdaledemp10-02-2022 at 11:37 AM.
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    OneLeggedTroll
    10-02-2022 at 11:47 AM.
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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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    MarlboroNjMan
    10-02-2022 at 11:49 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 11:49 AM.
    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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    macpro
    10-02-2022 at 11:57 AM.
    10-02-2022 at 11:57 AM.
    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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    SuplexCity
    10-02-2022 at 12:08 PM.
    10-02-2022 at 12:08 PM.
    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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