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LS50 vs R11/7/5 Meta

I have the LS50s (non meta) since it launched many years ago.  Since then, I've upgraded around the Ls50s -- Parasound Hint6, Mogami wire / interconnects, Technics TT.   For me, the only issue has been that the LS50s are too small for my room, but they're just too a good a platform that I really couldn't want for anything more.    The R series and LS60s have recently piqued my interest.  LS60s are not for me as they are powered and I want a separate amp.  So, I'm wondering if anyone has experience upgrading from the LS50s to something in the R line?  

martinman
dbphd
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Try adding KEF KC62 subs.   I haven't heard the R series, but for the money, I think the sweet spot may be LS50 W2 with a pair of KC62s.  The KEF Contact app does a great job of integrating speaker and sub.

My current setups are Reference 1s driven by Ayre gear and an LS60.  May sell the Reference 1s and Ayre gear and keep the LS60.

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danomar
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How about the R3 Meta? They possess many of the LS50 Meta's attributes with greater articulation and volume.

I auditioned the R5 and R7 and was left unimpressed. It might have been the associated equipment, but I found the R3 more coherent. That said, I was planning to get the Reference 1 Meta but now is not the right time for me.

jl35
4,255 posts
 

LS50 Meta now $999 a pair almost everywhere...including Amazon, with full returns...curious what asking price on used ones will be...

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mapman
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Original ls50s had a similar price drop and used prices were only marginally lower. 

jl35
4,255 posts
 

thanks mapman, seems I will need to try a new one...

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