KEF ls50 meta’s are on the way

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.

I like a few of the Soundstage.com reviewers. The LS50 Meta is going to be reviewed on the 15th by them. I hope it is by one of the reviewers I like.

Still no word on when mine on order (Titanium Grey) will arrive but will have both old and new to compare when they do.

I keep thinking the old ones are pretty good....new guys not any bigger so how much better can they be? I think there is room for improvement, in particular with soundstage and imaging, maybe detail, but how much? The consensus so far seems to be it is significant, but what percent is that? Who knows? These things can be very subjective.

It’s the new absorption technology used internally that is supposedly the game changer.

We will see what happens. Stay tuned.

I have the LS50 and have the LS50 meta for about two weeks.  On the same system and room the meta version is a big step up.  It has better clarity and improved soundstage.  Both need power and subwoofers.  I have a Parasound Halo A21 and two Rel t/7i.

Man, sorry to hear that its taking so long for you to get yours Mapman.  I remember when I bought my wireless Ls50’s I wanted the titanium ones.  After waiting 5 weeks I just took the black ones because I got sick of waiting.  Hopefully yours come soon