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Sometimes I see a new product (in this case speakers) that get lots of press and discussion only to see lots of them for sale a little later. 
Right now there are many pairs of Kef LS50s coming up for sale (both the regular and W versions).
Are these just a flash in the pan or just showing up on the market because so many have been sold?
In my mind there is nothing like a product that has stood the test of time. 
Am I just being a sceptic?
crwindy
crwindy OP
123 posts
 
That was my concern. Prior speakers, Merlin VSM (just revisions over years), and just got Vivid 1.5, a 10 year old design. 
I will look for a tried and true for the second set.
gdnrbob
4,508 posts
 
Few companies survive on the merit of their designs
Well, Vandersteen is one of the exceptions.
The Model 2 is still in production. Had I not heard it in the '80's, I wouldn't have bought my Treo's.
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randy-11
1,913 posts
 
have not hear them but they are overwhelmingly well received for SQ

people may be tired of having big gold eyes staring at them, may be anticipating the rumored upgrades, may be dying for lack of bass, or may be moving up to Kii 3's


yyzsantabarbara
5,123 posts
 
LS50s are great monitors for a small space. They are excellent for a desktop type of application. I think a lot of people buy them and expect huge sound with bass. That is not what the LS50's do.

The LS50's have become a gateway drug for me since I will be buying larger KEF's for bigger rooms solely based on the quality of the LS50.
yyzsantabarbara
5,123 posts
 
BTW - I believe the driver on the KEF is the 12 itheration of a design that strecthes back over a decade.
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