@mapman If you are going to have both versions in the same room can you test out the following claim.
This would a big deal for people with small rooms.
the LS50 Meta can also be operated close to a wall or in the corner of a room. We literally moved the compact loudspeakers and stands in front of the wall and one after the other used the supplied inserts to reduce and close the bass reflex opening. They effectively compensate for the bass emphasis caused by the setup.
This would a big deal for people with small rooms.