What to upgrade from a Kef ls50 meta?


 

My amp, an Anthem STR, has informed me that it would like to have a new friend to play with. Any suggestions would greatly help me out in this situation. I am looking 👀 at a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G. Because of space constraints, bookshelf speakers only. Thanks everyone for your suggestions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gkelly

Is there an upgrade to the KEF LS 50 Meta? Or is there just “different“. I think that is a better question.

I would definitely try to audition some speakers at a local hifi shop if that's available.  They may even let you borrow some to try in your space before you buy.  So hard for strangers in the internet to determine the right speaker for you.  What qualities are you looking for in this speaker?  If you want live, impactful sound, go with Tekton, like an impact monitor or encore monitor.  If you want smooth and open go with Harbeth?  Lots of options.  Too many to consider.  That's why it's best to see if you can audition some examples in your space with your system and YOUR ears.  In the sub stratospheric though I see Harbeth and tekton as kings personally but everyone's tastes are different.  Personally have never been a huge fan of Kef and think they are really overrated considering their significant SPL limitations and distortion

I was thinking of getting the Ref 1 when I had the LS50 Meta and the KC62 sub. However, I decided against it since the setup sounded as good as the Ref 1 and maybe played deeper. I did not need the LS50 Meta to play louder.

Well, it is 11 o’clock and Olsens Hifi is opening so I guess I’m going to give Brian a call and order the monitor audios. I would like to thank everyone so much for their input especially the ones about the reference One speaker definitely a want to get as I go along this journey.