Imagine it, you are living in 1961 with clear disappointment in the way music sounds. Will you stand down? Raymond Cooke didn’t, and that is what this passion that lead to the creation of countless innovations in speakers, including the KEF LS50 Metas.
KEF (named after Kent Engineering and Foundry) has one sole purpose - to listen to music without compromise. That is what Mr Raymond Cooke believed in when he started the journey. Inspired by his love of music, he made it his goal to fill rooms with music as it was made to be heard.
There are two types of music lovers in the HiFi world. Those who would hike a large valley to experience the world through a clear stunning transparent window, and those who are looking for an exciting experience - The listening equivalent of a thrill-seeker who jumps in any roller-coaster or throws themselves out of a plane to skydive.
They are both enjoyable and valid ways to listen to music, but KEF believe in combining those valley views with a ride a few dB away from a adrenaline rush.
They’ve proven this time and time again, with their top end reference series as well as dedicated studio monitors engineered for recording professionals (We have sold a pair or two to recording engineers local to Portsmouth).
But they are far from bland. KEF’s LS50s have been a statement to the HiFi world for 11 Generations of models. They offer you the music as the artists pictured it, as the artists imagined it. But with the changing times the 12th generation has entered the picture, the LS50 Meta. But does Meta mean better?
So what is Meta?
Meta stands for Metamaterial, a substance that exists to contain no acoustic traits seen by any natural material. KEF implemented Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) in the LS50 Meta as a type of acoustic treatment to reduce up to 99% of unwanted sound bouncing created from the back of the driver. In short, they have managed to reach new levels of clarity, having reduce the Mid-Band total Harmonic Distortion to a low of 0.07%. This means your ears can enjoy a immersive experience with even more clarity throughout the frequency spectrum. Which, in turn, has helped balance out the bass frequencies, an issue that has been noticed with its predecessor.
Sounds like some sort of Sci-Fi voodoo to me! luckily KEF have given it a more indepth look in this video here.
The LS50 Metas have set a new precedent in speaker technology, especially in being an affordable high end bookshelf speaker. KEF also have the benefit of very few competitors a similar price range.
The KEF are a master-stroke of balance to compliment a wide range of music, with a dash of excitement to make you want to listen more and more.
So let’s sum this up
The KEF LS50 Metas are a great option to consider when thinking about upgrading your speakers, and would integrate well in a wide range of home systems. The well balance nature of the speakers offers a versatility when it comes to pairing with almost any amp. They’re not afraid of performing in a larger room with their surprising bass response.
The New LS50 are currently available in four finishes - Carbon Black, Mineral White, Royal Blue and Titanium Grey.
Thank you for reading - Jake and Nick - Audio T Portsmouth
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