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#1 in Bookshelf SpeakersBest Overall

KEF LS50 Meta

Name: KEF LS50 Meta
Brand: KEF
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

KEF

$1,499.00 – $1,599.00

Award-winning bookshelf speaker featuring KEF's 12th-generation Uni-Q driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology that eliminates 99% of unwanted sound from the rear of the driver. Delivers an extraordinarily wide and precise soundstage from a compact cabinet.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.5

User Sentiment

9.5

Value Score

9.4

Complaint Risk

9.4

Freshness

8.0

Community

8.7

Availability

9.1

Pros

Revolutionary Metamaterial technology
Exceptional imaging and soundstage
Stunning industrial design

Cons

Requires powerful amplification
Bass extension limited below 79 Hz

Don't buy this if…

These speakers demand a quality amplifier with at least 40 watts—underpowering them wastes their potential.

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KEF LS50 Meta

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