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The coaxial Uni-Q drive-unit, now in its 12th iteration, includes a new cone-neck decoupler and a symmetrical motor system, these intended to optimize the speaker's dispersion. Visually, the only differences are an elegant matte finish compared with the original gloss and the fact that the chamfered rear panel now stands proud by one-tenth of an inch rather than being set flush. The Meta is priced the same: a penny less than $1500/pair.

Now, eight years after its first appearance on the high-end audio stage, the LS50 has a successor, the LS50 Meta. Since then, I have used my LS50s as the primary reference for my reviews of standmounted loudspeakers. I bought a pair of the non-anniversary LS50s after Stephen's follow-up review, and I compared them with the equally superb-sounding but differently balanced and different-measuring Revel M106 in January 2015. Definition was superb, ranking with the very best speakers at any price." Stephen Mejias was equally impressed, concluding in June 2014 that with the regular LS50 in his system, "there's just so much more to enjoy—more body, more beauty, more control, more music." (The regular LS50 lacks the words "50th Anniversary Model" below the coaxial Uni-Q drive-unit but is otherwise identical.) Sam Tellig agreed with me, commenting in May 2014 that he found the LS50's tonality "spot-on, more neutral than sweet. I reviewed the Anniversary Edition LS50 in December 2012 (footnote 1), writing that it was rare to find a loudspeaker that offers this combination of clarity and neutrality and concluding that within its limits of dynamic range and bass extension, the KEF LS50 "will provide Class A sound for those with small rooms." Usually, anniversary models are large, floorstanding "statement" designs with a price to match, but the LS50 was a minimonitor, priced at $1500/pair. The price is firm.KEF's LS50 loudspeaker was introduced in 2012 to celebrate the English manufacturer's 50th anniversary. Welcome to test upon pickup from Kellyville Ridge. And this is very rare to find in Australia, especially in this condition. The 107.2 are amazing full-range reference quality speakers and a huge step up from the previous ones. I started my KEF journey with the LS50, then the LS50 Meta, upgraded to reference 105.3 before changing to 107 and then finally 107.2. I prefer to use them without the covers as they’re more transparent. There are some pulled marks on the fabric. Has been well looked after.Ĭomes with the speaker covers (covering the head units). The speaker's cabinet is in mint condition with very very minor signs of use. Crossover units are in the original untouched condition. All woofer donuts, surround foams and rubber eyelets have been professionally refurbished and are in immaculate condition. Each speaker's dual 10” woofers produce impressive bass down to 20hz. Sounds beautiful with impactful bass and amazing mid-range and non-fatiguing highs.

“Recommended as one of the few full-range dynamic loudspeakers that I have experienced to touch the soul-not just of the music, but of the listener.-John Atkinson”Īll original drivers, no damage, no issue. This was the 2nd iteration of the flagship 107 speakers from KEF in the mid 90s. Up for sale are the iconic KEF 107.2 Reference speakers in mint condition.