Nominal impedance: 8 ohms. Which one is for you? Bookshelf Loudspeaker Pair LS50 Meta is a highly precise, emotionally engaging loudspeaker built on revolutionary acoustic technology. Holiday Gift Guide 2020. Is there any differences between anniversary and non anniversary model? JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. The current KEF lineup is some of the best products the company has ever produced and in particular the BLADE represents $60,000.00 and above levels of performance for $30k, the BLADES are amazing speakers! 5 years after my first post, I bought a pair of these, Bowers & Wilkins 705 Signature loudspeaker, GoldenEar BRX (Bookshelf Reference X) loudspeaker, Analog Corner #304: SAT XD1 record player, Analog Corner #293: VPI HW-40 40th Anniversary Edition turntable & FatBoy tonearm, Electro-Voice Model Two & Model Six loudspeakers, Acoustic Geometry Room treatments (before & after), My current and likely the last home audio setup, Fascinating wiev by Verity Audio Sarastro, Recommended Components: Fall 2020 Edition. In my opinion the Usher RSW-708 in walnut would be a very special look: http://audioscape.ca/wp-content/uploads/usher-rws708.jpg. Maximum output: 106dB. The Uni-Q may look like a single unit, but it’s really a 25mm aluminium dome tweeter in the centre of a 13cm magnesium/aluminium–coned mid/bass. WIth that being said, I do feel that is unfortunate that KEF does not have more stocking dealers with the LS 50, or with a wider range of their products. Now a new breed of loudspeakers takes on the mantel. There is a local dealer, but it stocks only KEF's low-line stuff, not any of the fancy products (including the Reference Series). I say "within reason" because its unreasonable to expect a speaker of this size to reproduce the weight and scale of a symphony orchestra at full power. Fax: (732) 683-2358. In 2017, we introduced LS50 Wireless using the LS50 platform and brings hifi sound to the digital lifestyle. The reason you can't find a pair Audio Asylum is because KEF in their wisdom decided to insult all of their loyal dealers by offering this product ONLINE ONLY! Intuitive set-up and easy to use with personalised listening experience via the single KEF Connect app. We did the High End Audio Show in NYC last year, and our setup with the BLADES and all Chord Electronics sounded as good as any of the other setups at the show including a $300,000.00 plus YG setup and another mega dollar MBL setup and these were $30k speakers standing up agains $110k speakers! Hey guys, I just made an unboxing of these: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wXhPOZJ9_o&feature=share&list=UU7cghwWqjNRsqjqECeyFXXQ. Revolutionary technology with improved performance… LS50 Meta is the speaker your hifi system has been waiting for. The sound is the same. Are the KEFs going to work well in such a setup? Identical acoustic features as LS50 Meta together with Music Integrity Engine for the most accurate and immersive sound. Using the Sony  XA5400ES SACD/CDP (the best there is), into the Anti-Mode 2.0 as a pre and DSP to eliminate the "room boom," into a tube buffer, into the Class D Audio amp into the LS50's and R400b produces real "you are there" sound. We are certain you won’t regret the experience. But in all seriousness this is what a good review makes us do: dream. Designed around the Uni-Q 12th Generation with Metamaterial Absorption Technology driver array, this solid, compact loudspeaker is capable of delivering detailed sound anywhere in the room. Even at maximum range from my location -- Washington DC -- I came up empty. Imagine my disappointment when I went to KEF's US website and tried to find a dealer. Lets face it looks count also. The legendary LS3/5a is still spoken about in reverential tones; impressive for a loudspeaker from the 1970s. Crossover frequency: 2.2kHz. The KEF plus the stands I subjectively think look best is a $2000 proposition. If you're not trying to fill a large room and are not looking for stomach churning loudness, it's hard to go wrong with these. The sound I'm getting from this set up is "stupendous!" Shop By Price. Serial Numbers of Units Reviewed: 1302E22N1G & 1306E22N1G. Optimised cabinet design for the best possible sound. Curious what amplification both QFS and you are using. In Europe you can buy and audition them via their dealers. Other than that, the little KEFs have it all over, and I really can't fault them, within reason. The Ultimate Wireless HiFi Speakers LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system, streaming from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more, plus wired connections for your TV, games console and turntable. ), John Atkinson You should hear a pair of LS 50 setup with the really nice little KEF R 400 sub you have a roughly $3k package that sounds remarkable, huge soundstage, shocking dynamics and great transparency! Thanks Stereophile. More than a loudspeaker, LS50 Wireless II is an all-in-one speaker system for the person who wants fantastic sound … no strings attached. Manufacturer: GP Acoustics (UK) Ltd., Ecceleston Road, Tovil, Maidstone, Kent ME15 6QP, England, UK. There is really no logic as a business man and Hi-Fi enthusiats that KEF would want to snub their dealer base with an "Anniversary" product. All-in-one wireless speaker system with built in amplification and the ability to stream from any source in your home. In order to appreciate the Big 50, the KEF engineers created a very special speaker called LS50, whose concept was influenced by the legendary BBC studio monitor, the LS3/5a. In the review the LS50 is compared with the B&W CM5 and the LS3/5a. Drive-units: Uni-Q driver array with 1" (25mm) vented aluminum-dome tweeter, 5.25" (130mm) magnesium/aluminum alloy-cone woofer. It was fine the day before. The scale on the horizontal waterfall plot is ±90°. (I can't speak to the Canadian issue as we are in the US). Yeah well anyway that is another grand. In the same league as the Harbeth P3ESR & the Spendor SA1? This is what great loudspeakers with the best technology deliver. I've just purchased the pair after searching high and low for floor standers to replace Rogers LS2a/2. I am wondering if the LS50 is in the same league as the Spendor and the Harbeth? With MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy wherever you sit in the room. The LS50 was created to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Anyone experience it? We played him a pair of other bookshelf speakers he happily purchased instead. Generally, a slight enhancement from Rogers LS2a/2, livelier that is. Price: $1499.99/pair. Great sound, no strings attached. By the way I am surprised that KEF doesn't sell the LS50 in the US via their dealer network. If anyone wants to visit our shop call 877 428 2873 and make an appointment to hear these incredible little jewels. Frequency response: 79Hz–28kHz, ±3dB. I concur completely with the comments of all 3 Stereophile reviewers.