expiredhtp182 | Staff posted May 04, 2023 09:37 AM
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expiredhtp182 | Staff posted May 04, 2023 09:37 AM
KEF LS50 Mini 5-1/4" 2-Way Monitor Speakers (Pair, High Gloss Piano Black)
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These are not $1299 anymore though. $999 is the regular price for new original LS50's.
Original LS50's are a design first released in 2013.
The new LS50 Meta version is a better speaker measurably when neutrality is the benchmark, it is notably more money over this $715 price though. Also if you like glossy finishes this is your option as the meta is matte.
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These are not $1299 anymore though. $999 is the regular price for new original LS50's.
Original LS50's are a design first released in 2013.
The new LS50 Meta version is a better speaker measurably when neutrality is the benchmark, it is notably more money over this $715 price though. Also if you like glossy finishes this is your option as the meta is matte.
Step up from these.
Step up from these.
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Thanks.
Open Box R3s are as low as $6xx, R7s are like $8XXea iirc.
Thanks.
I really liked the Q350's and they actually measure better than the original LS50's when 'neutrality' is the benchmark. The Q350's also have better high power handling.
I beleive the LS50 is slightly more difficult to drive so it will also depend on your AVR's handling of low impedance zones and difficult electrical phase areas in the speakers electrical anatomy.
I have never directly compared the two sets.
You could do that if you are willing to deal with returning the LS50's if you don't keep them.
Just make sure the speakers are playing at the same actual volume(SPL) and you will need to measure that to ensure it is so. Better yet learn the ups and downs of the few most popular speaker volume matching approaches as actually matching them to the same volume is a bit more complex than one would hope. If one is actually louder it will usually be prefered simply due to that so getting them actually matched in a way that makes sense is paramount or you have nothing but a louder and a quiter speaker playing.
I'm actually in the midst of upgrading my desktop setup from Q150s.
The R3s have been on my desk for maybe 5 days now. They are definitely way more detailed but they just require more volume to open up. After A/B-ing both, it's amazing to see how muddy the Q150s are, but the R3s just aren't suitable for desktop (for my preferred volume).
I bought this deal to try, and I also found a pair of open box 707 S2s, 1 of them has a blown tweeter and B&W is sending me a tweeter, gets here on Friday. With the limited mono audition, my first impression is that the 707s have 0 mid ranges... and it's wayyyy too treble forward.
I probably need a way better amp as I'm only driving all of these with an Aiyima A07.
Currently the 2.0 is paired with a REL HT1003.
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