LS50 Meta

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

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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.)

Downloads

Product Manual Product Information Sheet White Paper

* Measurement per unit
Metamaterial Absorption Technology is a joint development with Acoustic Metamaterials Group.

Please visit our Product Support page for more details. KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE.

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

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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?

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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

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HIFI+ LOUDSPEAKER HALL OF FAME

"Sporting a Uni-Q coaxial drive unit, the LS50 Meta is a part of a long tradition of KEF blending the loudspeaker designer’s art with cutting edge materials science and innovative acoustic research." HiFi+, Issue 235

ESSENTIAL AUDITION - PURSUIT PERFECT SYSTEM

“If you are shopping for a standmount speaker around this kind of money, you have to audition the LS50 Meta. It feels like the one to beat.” - Pursuit Perfect System, July 2021

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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

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LS50 META - HIFI NEWS, OUTSTANDING PRODUCT

“The LS50 Meta - especially when you consider its ~£1,000 price - ticks every box for a small speaker: huge soundstage, generous bass, terrific imaging. Satisfying? Try 'supernatural'.” - May 2021

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5 STAR REVIEW - WHAT HI-FI? SOUND AND VISION

“KEF has taken an excellent speaker and made it even better with its innovative Metamaterial tech. The LS50 Metas are now the class leader at this level.” - September 2020

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See how it looks in your home

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What's in the box

LS50 Meta (pair)
User manual
Warranty information
Rubber feet
Port bungs

Listen and believe

Really great loudspeakers simply melt away, leaving you with just the music. A pristine voice, perfectly rendered layers of instruments you can lose yourself in, sound so clear it’s as though the artist is there with you. This is what great loudspeakers with the best technology deliver.

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Super pleased with my LS50 Meta

I purchased the KEF LS50 Meta after researching via Audio Science Review. I'm super pleased with the build quality and sound clarity. I particularly want to mention the wider soundstage I'm experiencing—it's just exceptional and has elevated my music to the next level.

Amazing Sound

Crisp, clear sound. Deep enough bass.

Truly Amazing LS50 Meta

I was a happy owner of the original LS50 and didn’t think the speaker could be much better… how I was wrong! the LS50 Meta is noticeably better, more resolution & clarity, even better sound stage (broader & deeper) and better instrument separation… I would even say more dynamic!
Pair it with very good quality source & amplification (I use Moon 260D CD player, PS Audio NUWave DAC & Accuphase E-370 Integrated amplifier) and high quality speaker cables and it will truly amaze you.

Excellent speakers and fantastic customer service

I purchased the LS50s after doing some research on turntable speakers and these definitely did not disappoint! The sound quality is excellent and there isn't much more to add that hasn't already been captured in the other great reviews. What really stood out to me was the service I received when I ran into some online ordering issues on my end. After reaching out to the KEF team, they were responsive, professional, and stepped up to help ensure the speakers were successfully placed and shipped in a timely manner -- definitely one of the best and most helpful online service responses I have received. I highly recommend these speakers and the team at KEF, and I will certainly look to purchase more from them in the future.

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LS50 Meta

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