The World's First Speakers with Metamaterial
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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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)
Listen and believe
SPECIFICATIONS
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology
MF/LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone
<0,1% 300 Hz - 10 kHz
Metamaterial Absorption Technology is a joint development with Acoustic Metamaterials Group.
AWARDS & REVIEWS
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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WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2023 BEST STANDMOUNT SPEAKER £800 - £1000
"For yet another year the KEF LS50 Meta speakers remain the class leader at this level." - What Hi-Fi?, Oct 2023
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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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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+ 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
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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
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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AVFORUMS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AWARD 2020
“The KEF is able to perform feats of soundstaging, time alignment and sheer impact that are an absolute delight.”
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REVIEW - HIFI WORLD
“For my money the new LS50 Meta is the best small speaker currently available at the £1,000 price point.” - HiFi World, February 2021
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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
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