KEF ls50 meta’s are on the way

@flight750 

If that question was for me, I used an Exposure 3010 s2d - 110wpc.  

I use a Pass lab int 60,which is only 60wpc and i do not experience, what you did with the meta’s. 

I owned the original LS50’s and now own the new Metas. I am really enjoying the new models, for me KEF has addressed the short-comings that bothered me with the originals.  The Metas have lost the occasional “brightness “ in the treble without loosing any detail. The bass also seems fuller. This is a bookshelf speaker though, so you can’t expect room rumbling bass below 50 HZ. I have paired the Metas with stereo Rhythmik F12’s to great affect. Seamless integration after much tuning and patience. I also have acoustically treated my room with absorbent panels as well as diffusers. Such is the nature of this hobby/obsession.   These new models are not a panacea. The Metas are the next step in the evolution of a classic speaker. With a well planned front end feeding them, ( they demand and reward quality well damped amplification) they can satisfy. They totally disappear and the soundstage really is 3D.They are not

The Metas are not a plug-and Play solution. If you are willing to take the time to find that system “synergy “ they are magical. If you don’t have the patience, go for the wireless mode, KEF has done it for you! The passive units are just not limited to a corporate budget....

I was watching a youtube video by tharbamar about the new metas where he was comparing it to Quad S2 bookshelves. He felt that the new metas provide less than 10% improvement over the old LS50s. His advice was that if you already own the original LS50s, it's not worth selling those and buying new ones. Given that the guy has extensive experience with the older model, and is generally more honest and upfront in his reviews (sort of how Thomas and Stereo and a few other youtubers used to be before they started peddling chi-fi), his opinion has to be taken on its merit. However, Steve Guttenberg, another reviewer who I respect, was all ga ga over the metas. Go figure!

I'm sure that even a 10% improvement is a big deal in our hobby, but the question is if it's enough to sell my LS50 wireless. Hopefully, as more long time owners moving up to the metas chime in the dust will start to settle a bit.