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Bookshelf Loudspeaker Pair
LS50 Meta is a highly precise, emotionally engaging loudspeaker built on revolutionary acoustic technology. Designed around the Uni-Q 12th Generation with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) driver array, this solid, compact loudspeaker is capable of delivering detailed sound anywhere in the room.



WHAT HI-FI? AWARDS 2020 - 'PRODUCT OF THE YEAR'
“KEF has taken an excellent speaker and made it even better with its innovative Metamaterial tech. The LS50 Metas are now the class leader at this level.” - September 2020, What Hi-Fi?

5 STAR REVIEW – WHAT HI-FI? SOUND AND VISION
“KEF has taken an excellent speaker and made it even better with its innovative Metamaterial tech. The LS50 Metas are now the class leader at this level.” — September 2020








Uni-Q with MAT
+40%
frequency response smoothness
Uni-Q
driver rearward sound absorption
by MAT
driver rearward sound absorption
by vented tweeter
Extremely low distortion by driver motor redesign
Mid-band at 90dB/1m


Customer Reviews
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A M A Z I N G !I ordered these Wed and its Friday (TODAY) and they are here. I unboxed and plugged up. Out of the box, they sound really GOOD. KEF has once again set the bar high with this new technology. If you order, you will not be disappointed. As I mentioned the sound is truly open almost as if they are OB speakers. I look forward to the break-in period. I'm gonna wait a couple of days before hooking up a sub. They sound GREAT without. Thanks, KEF. May get a pair in BLUE or RED. The BLACK is very classy. Looks like gunmetal. Going back to listen some more. REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS.
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EXCELLENT!Just got my pair delivered by UPS an hour ago. Set them up directly next to my old LS50 speakers. Immediately noticed the difference. More open sounding, cabinet vanished. I am in love.
I will follow up with a further review later on after I spent more time on them.
Thanks kef!Posted on
Write Your Own Review
Model | LS50 Meta |
Design | Two-way bass reflex |
Drive units | Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology MF/LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone |
Crossover frequency | 2.1 kHz |
Frequency range (-6dB) | 47 Hz - 45 kHz |
Typical in-room bass response (-6dB) | 26 Hz |
Frequency response (±3dB) | 79 Hz - 28 kHz |
Harmonic distortion (90dB, 1m) | <0,4% 175 Hz - 20 kHz <0,1% 300 Hz - 10 kHz |
Maximum output | 106 dB |
Amplifier power (recommended) | 40-100 W |
Nominal impedance | 8 Ω (min. 3,5 Ω) |
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 85 dB |
Weight* | 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs.) |
Dimensions (HWD per speaker) | 305 x 200 x 311 mm (12 x 7.9 x 12.2 in.) |
* Measurement per unit
** KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE. **

Review |
"The LS50 Meta equals its predecessor in that respect but improves on its presentation of low-level detail and has a little more treble energy. As a result, it presents a more transparent window into the recorded soundstage without compromising the ability to communicate the music’s message. Highly recommended." |
Year: 2020 |
Magazine / Issuing Body: Stereophile |
Country of Publication: United States |
Product: LS50 Meta |

Award: Recommended Reference Component |
"The success of the original LS50 had plenty to do with how favorably it compared to much more expensive speakers, and the improved LS50 Meta will probably achieve a similar level of success -- and richly deserves to be added to our listing of Recommended Reference Components." |
Year: 2020 |
Magazine / Issuing Body: SoundStage! Hi-Fi |
Country of Publication: United Kingdom |
Product: LS50 Meta |


Award: 2020 Product of the year - Stereo Speakers |
"...the LS50 Meta can hold its own against stand-mounted speakers of any price. That’s what made the original model such a hit from the moment of its release, and it will probably guarantee this latest version similar success. I think KEF has come up with another hit." |
Year: 2020 |
Magazine / Issuing Body: SoundStage! Hi-Fi |
Country of Publication: United Kingdom |
Product: LS50 Meta |


Award: 2020 Product of the year - Stereo Speakers |
"These standmounters set new standards at the price." |
Year: 2020 |
Magazine / Issuing Body: What Hi*Fi |
Country of Publication: United Kingdom |
Product: LS50 Meta |


Review: Five Stars |
"KEF has taken an excellent speaker and made it even better with its innovative Metamaterial tech. The LS50 Metas are now the class leader at this level." |
Year: 2020 |
Magazine / Issuing Body: What Hi*Fi |
Country of Publication: United Kingdom |
Product: LS50 Meta |


Review |
"It is so clean, so transparent...we're hearer clearer sound, we're hearing more of what the driver is producing, and less of the sound bouncing around inside the cabinet...it's just a more beautiful speaker." |
Year: 2020 |
Magazine / Issuing Body: Steve Guttenberg Audiophiliac |
Country of Publication: United States |
Product: LS50 Meta |