KEF Meta speakers vs non meta

I have ls50s and ls50 metas.  The metas are a notch or two better. 

I also have the Reference 5’s non meta and was able to hear the Reference 3’s but not the. 5’s. We have a new dealer here and they are having some an event tomorrow evening and a KEF Rep is supposed to be there, so I hope to ask him a bunch of questions.

Curiousjim-I'd appreciate an update on what you learn and hear at the KEF event!

The magnolia the KEF rep sent me to did have a pair of Reference 3 meta's, but they weren't connected to anything and the network was down. I don't expect any better from best buy and it's really disappointing KEF chose them to carry their reference products.