Could be. I wonder why that is?
Some tests and measurements are surely to come out sometime soon that either backs up the claims regarding sound absorption or not.
If so, I would hope people who care about the best sound quality possible at least would take notice.
Otherwise, yeah, its always hard to separate the hype from the substance .
I will say that based on my experience with them over the last 2 years the old ls50s are very good within their limits though and if truly made even better are an even better value now than 8 years ago. Especially if you use them with good gear and a suitable amp up front, a good sub or two or 4 to fill in what’s missing properly, and the room is not too big.
They are still small speakers after all. However sounds like bigger kefs will be getting similar enhancements very soon. Nice that the proclaimed innovation was made with the product that most can afford and will trickle up not the other way around.
Some tests and measurements are surely to come out sometime soon that either backs up the claims regarding sound absorption or not.
If so, I would hope people who care about the best sound quality possible at least would take notice.
Otherwise, yeah, its always hard to separate the hype from the substance .
I will say that based on my experience with them over the last 2 years the old ls50s are very good within their limits though and if truly made even better are an even better value now than 8 years ago. Especially if you use them with good gear and a suitable amp up front, a good sub or two or 4 to fill in what’s missing properly, and the room is not too big.
They are still small speakers after all. However sounds like bigger kefs will be getting similar enhancements very soon. Nice that the proclaimed innovation was made with the product that most can afford and will trickle up not the other way around.