kef ls50

KEF is a British loudspeaker manufacturer with international distribution. It was founded in Tovil, Maidstone, Kent in 1961 by electrical engineer Raymond Cooke and named after Kent Engineering & Foundry which previously occupied the site. Its founder, Raymond Cooke, was created OBE by Elizabeth II in 1979.
KEF is now owned by GP Acoustics, which is itself a member of the Hong Kong-based Gold Peak Group. Product development, acoustical technology research and the manufacture of flagship products still occurs on the original Tovil site in England.

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    Question acoustic energy ae1 mk3 vs kef ls50 meta

    Good evening everyone I have a pair of Acoustic Energy ae1 mk3 bookshelf speakers yet to listen to because I need to pair them with an amplifier. I would like to build a small system to connect to the television but I'm undecided whether to keep them or replace them with a pair of Kef LS 50...
  2. P

    Problems Casting audio to Kef LS50 wII from W10 PC.

    I'm having mixed results sending music from my (W10) PC to the Kefs. There appear to no problems getting the Kefs recognised on the network. Here's what works. 1. Audirvana - plays fine - but it's a trial version and I don't want to pay yet another subscription. 2. PowerDVD - also plays fine -...
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    Casting to Kef LS50 WII from PC- Some apps work, some don't!

    I'm not sure if this is the best forum, maybe a computer forum, but here we go! I'm having mixed results sending music from my (W10) PC to the Kefs. There appear to no problems getting the Kefs recognised on the network. Here's what works. 1. Audirvana - plays fine - but it's a trial version...
  4. S

    Cambridge Audio Evo 150 & Wharfedale Evo 4.2 or Kef LS50 wireless 2's

    Good evening, Looking to create a streaming set up and have narrowed my choices down to either of the options in the title. Realise the KEF's would be approximately £650 cheaper, but would the sound be comparably not as good? I know sound is subjective, and it is each to their own, however...
  5. davisa

    Question KEF T101 to Monitor Audio Radius 225

    Anyone done this? Currently I have 3 x KEF LS50 fronts + BK sub, powered by an Anthem MRX 540. KEF T101 do surround duties, but they’ve been pretty terrible right from the start. They’re thin, weedy and just can’t handle the power, even at low levels. ARC room calibration is painful to listen...
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    SHD Studio to KEF LS50 Wireless 2's 2's

    Hi, hoping that you can help. I'm currently running Roon on a Surface Go 3 to the LS50's. I'd like to introduce Dirac into the chain but I'm not sure what the best cable choice is. I'm looking to run SHD Studio to KEF LS50 Wireless 2's. The Surface Go 3 would feed the SHD Studio wirelessly...
  7. tintin jones

    Stand for Kef LS50 Meta on its side

    Hi folks, I've been searching for a compatable stand for Kef LS50 Meta on its side as a centre speaker in a 5.1.2 home cinema set up. I already have my left and right speakers on the Kef S2 stands but these obviously wont do the job for the speaker in landscape and i'm looking for a cheaper...
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    KEF LS50 Meta – A sound upgrade?

    A pair of KEF LS50 Metas is available for me under $ 600. My are current speakers are SA jiffys (https://system-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SA-jiffy1.pdf). Amp is Marantz NR1200 (2 x 75 W). I use this combo mainly as a TV ”sound machine”. About 70 % movies, 30 % music. What do you say...
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    Best streaming amp for Dali Oberon 2 or Kef LS50 Meta

    Recently early retired with plenty of time on my hands and want to enjoy listening to music again! I've been streaming music through my Bose sound bar in the lounge but it's time to buy some proper speakers and streaming amp. Discreet size is important to keep my wife happy 😉 Budget is around...
  10. Wez68

    B&W 705 S2 SIGNATURE VS Kef LS50 META

    I,m currently running Kef LS50 Meta speakers with my Naim Atom , and whilst I do love the combo , I wondering if it ,s worth jumping on a pair of B&W 705 S2 SIGNATURE speakers that are available at a very good price , I love the looks of the 705,s , would they be a step up in performance over...
  11. Andyclockwise

    Using Kef LS50 wireless II as my home cinema speakers

    I have invested in a pair of these which I mainly use for music, but sometimes I want to watch movies too. I have a 1080P Epson TW EH3200 projector, source is Amazon Firestick HD with a HDMI splitter taking the audio via Optical cable to the Kefs. The sound is OK on the whole, but I wish I had...
  12. surr3a1

    Help me decide on an amp for KEF LS50 meta

    Hi all, I now own a Bluesound Powernode which powers the KEFs. I like the sound of this combo but I know that it can be better if I get a just a Node and add a separate Amp. I had auditioned the KEFs with Arcam SA20(or 30 not sure) before I got them and the sound was a little better with more...
  13. Mad Monk

    Question 'Narrow' amplifier for powering LS50's

    G'day sports Looking for an amp with subwoofer out to power a pair of old KEF LS50's. The amp needs to sit in a shelf 39cm3 so width is proving to be an issue with normal sized HiFi gear. I've taken a quick look at the Cyrus One and some of the Rega equipment but none seem to have the sub out...
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    CXA60 with KEF LS-50's?

    Hi everyone Just thinking through some options for my setup. I already have a Cambridge Audio CXA60, I'm thinking of adding some KEF LS50 speakers as they are currently £550. The only issue is, I have read various things in forums about the Kef's needing a lot of "juice" - the CXA60 is a...
  15. Seagull67

    Best amp & speakers to complement my Rega P3 playing acoustic jazz in a smallish room

    Hi I'm new to this forum but have found it very informative. I bought myself a Rega Planar 3 a few months ago with an Audio Technica VM530 cartridge. I have been playing it through the hifi components I've had around for years: my Teac A-H300 MkII & a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze B1's from...
  16. silouette

    Question Kef LS 50 meta anyone tried these in an AV rig

    These seem to be the new Best Buy, anyone given them a try in an Av rig
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    KEFs, Headphones, Denon AVR 3803 and What to Do?

    Hi All Any input welcome for the newbie please. Some background waffle: I've never been an "audiophiliac" but I do like my music. I used to run a basic set-up with a pair of Sony SS-H3500 stand speakers through an (antiquated) Kenwood/TRIO A-3X amplifier which gave up the ghost about a year...
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    Question Kef LS50 passive.

    Hi, I have a pair of Kef LS50's that I currently have stored away. The only available amp I have to use with them is a Cambridge Audio CXA-60. This would work with them, but I think is a little underpowered to get the best from them. An alternative would be to place them in my home theatre setup...
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    Question KEF LS50 Wireless.... opinions please?

    Hi, I considering putting a ‘Wanted’ add in the classifieds for a pair of these but I can’t really audition and I don’t want to wait weeks for the lockdown to finish. I‘m very aware of the properties and benefits of properly active speakers, as I’ve owned various Avi actives in the past so...
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