WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2022 - PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

“KEF has taken an excellent speaker and made it even better with its innovative Metamaterial tech. The LS50 Meta are now the class leader at this level.” - October 2022, What Hi-Fi?

 

Performance

Most accurate, immersive sound

Metamaterial Absorption Technology eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound

12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy

Driver Performance Optimisation for enhanced sonic performance, less distortion and reduced coloration

Patented off-set flexible port for reduced midrange coloration with exceptional levels of depth and detail

Design

Attention to every detail

Optimised cabinet design for best acoustic performance

Available in 4 finishes

With mounting inserts to secure on KEF S2 Floor Stand (available as separate item)

 

The Details

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Model

LS50 Meta

Design

Two-way bass reflex

Drive Units

Uni-Q Driver Array:

HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology

MF/LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone

Crossover Frequency

2.1 kHz

Nominal Impedance

8 Ω (min. 3.5 Ω)

Frequency Range

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

Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)

85dB

Weight*

7.8 kg (17.2 lbs.)

Dimensions (H x W x D) with Terminal*

302 x 200 x 280.5 mm (11.9 x 7.9 x 11.0 in.)

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* Measurement per unit

Metamaterial Absorption Technology is a joint development with Acoustic Metamaterials Group.

 

AWARDS & REVIEWS

 

WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2024
BEST STANDMOUNT SPEAKER £800 - £1000

"These standmounters continue to set the standard at the price." - What Hi-Fi?, Oct 2024

THE AUDIOPHILIAC DAILY SHOW

“My impression of this speaker right away was, it doesn’t sound like an LS50. I mean it does, but it sounds so much better. So much more transparent, clear, open, dynamic. It’s just a mega improvement.” - Sept 2020

 

WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2022 - PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

“KEF has taken an excellent speaker and made it even better with its innovative Metamaterial tech. The LS50 Meta are now the class leader at this level.” - October 2022, What Hi-Fi? 

 

STEREONET PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

“There's nothing not to like about this aesthetically beautiful, sonically lovely little standmount speaker – and it's all the better because it's far more affordable than many of its fellow award winners. Combining natural musicality with decent power and oodles of finesse, it's our star product of the year.” - StereoNET, Dec 2021

 

STEREONET PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021 STANDMOUNT SPEAKER

“KEF's latest LS50 Meta builds on the original LS50's many admirable strengths, adding a little bit more quality pretty much across the board. The result is a musically lucid and articulate sounding standmounter that's a peach to look at and to live with.” - StereoNET, Dec 2021

 

HIFI+ STAND-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER OF THE YEAR (UPTO £2,000)

“The original LS50 was loved for its combination of guts and clarity, and now it is gutsier and even clearer than ever.” - HiFi+, Awards 2021