Short answer: the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 v2, because it reaches lower for less. Its F3 of 55Hz and F10 of 39Hz put in-room extension in the mid-40s Hz, deeper than the KEF LS50 Meta’s F3 of 67Hz and F10 of 42Hz, and it costs $1,000 against $1,199. The LS50 Meta’s Uni-Q concentric driver mounts a 1” vented aluminum dome at the center of a 5.25” aluminum cone woofer rated 79Hz-20kHz+.
Buy the Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 v2. It is rated higher for sound quality than the KEF LS50 Meta and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Ascend Acoustics Sierra 1 v2 | KEF LS50 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1000 per pair | $1,199.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #3 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 179 in Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 68Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 7.5”W x 10.5”D (361.9 x 190.5 x 266.7 mm) | 11.9”H x 7.9”W x 11”D (302 x 200 x 280.5 mm) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms nominal, 7 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 8 ohms nominal (3.7 ohms minimum above 80Hz, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 81.5dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 83dB (measured average, Erin’s Audio Corner; 85dB manufacturer specified) |
| Drivers | 5.25” proprietary mineral-filled polypropylene cone with cast aluminum frame woofer, 26mm aluminum/magnesium alloy dome tweeter with titanium former (SEAS Titan) | 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone woofer, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption tweeter |
| Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 kg) each | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.65 | 5.74 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.61 | 7.88 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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