Are KEF LS50 still good?
The KEF LS50 hi-fi speakers are extremely nice. Released in 2012 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, they still sound impeccable; anything you put through them will either be remarkable, or it will be obvious whether the mixer has done a subpar job.
Are KEF LS50 meta?
The World’s First Speakers with Metamaterial Designed around the Uni-Q 12th Generation with Metamaterial Absorption Technology driver array, this solid, compact loudspeaker is capable of delivering detailed sound anywhere in the room.
Are KEF LS50 meta bright?
The LS50 meta is as what the reviews said. It is really detailed yet it doesn’t sound bright. It in fact sounded just a tad warm yet highly detailed.
Is KEF LS50 meta wireless?
LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system, streaming from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more, plus wired connections for your TV, games console and turntable. Great sound, no strings attached.
Does KEF LS50 need amplifier?
The LS50 requires a fair degree of current to run well. From Amir’s review… The KEF manual recommends an amplifier of 25 – 100W. I’d further recommend an amplifier than can deliver at least 50W into 4 ohms.
How much power does LS50 Meta use?
With a sensitivity of 85 dB and a maximum power handling capacity of 100 watts, the KEF LS50 Meta is very demanding for a bookshelf speaker.
Where are KEF LS50 made?
China
Although the LS50 was designed and engineered in England, it is manufactured in China by Gold Peak, the Hong Kong firm that has owned KEF since 1993.
Where are KEF LS50 Meta made?
“Designed and Engineered in the UK, Made in China” was written on the serial number panels on the speakers’ bases. Although KEF sells matching S2 stands, I set up the LS50 Metas on my usual 24″ Celestion stands, which had their single pillars filled with a mixture of dry sand and lead shot.
Are KEF LS50 active?
These are true active speakers where each drive unit has a dedicated power amplifier.
What is the app for KEF LS50 wireless?
First generation LS50 Wireless and LSX please use KEF Control and/or KEF Stream app. Note: KEF Connect is only compatible with KEF wireless speaker products using the W2 platform.
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What is the Kef ls50?
The LS50 is a two way standmount speaker which is a normal enough sounding device, but thanks to KEF’s long standing interest in the use of dual concentric drivers, it takes on a different concept and appearance than most rivals.
What is the ls50?
The LS50 was created to celebrate our 50th anniversary. With numerous technological breakthroughs, LS50 took the original LS3/5a studio monitor concept and brought it into the living room. In 2017, we introduced LS50 Wireless using the LS50 platform and brings hifi sound to the digital lifestyle.
Is the Kef ls50 compatible with the BBC LS3/5A mini monitor?
The marketing blurb goes on about connections to the fabled BBC LS3/5a mini monitor (which used KEF drive units), but the fact is that there’s little technical substance to link the two. That shouldn’t matter – the LS50 remains a blindingly good speaker for the money. The drive unit complement is the latest evolution of KEF’s trademark Uni-Q array.
Is the Kef LS3/5A a future-facing take on the BBC LS3?
Their design is a future-facing take on an old standard, the BBC LS3/5a. I suspect the connection might be more marketing spin than genuine genetic extrapolation. Perhaps the (wo)men in white coats at KEF’s development lab in Kent instead asked themselves: what might the LS3/5a sound like today?