Short answer: the KEF Blade Two Meta. It ranks #3 of 228 floorstanding speakers by sound quality, rated 4.8/5, at $28,000; the Magico S5 2024 ranks #13, rated 4.6/5, and costs $82,000, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The KEF Blade Two Meta is the deeper-bass option. Outstanding floorstanding speakers with a point source design, superb imaging and very low distortion at high volume. Its bass reaches about 31Hz before falling 3dB, against 37Hz for the Magico S5 2024. The tradeoff: 2dB dip and slight resonance around 200Hz, also visible in KEF white paper and likely cabinet-related.
Why pick the Magico S5 2024: Ultra high end floorstanding speakers with exceptionally accurate sound and bass deep enough that most music needs no subwoofer. The tradeoff: At $41000 per pair it is one of the most expensive speakers we list, and it is sold only through Magico dealers.
Buy the KEF Blade Two Meta. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Magico S5 2024 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Blade Two Meta | Magico S5 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28,000 per pair only sold in stores | $82,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #3 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #13 of 228 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 26Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | approximately 20.8Hz (measured, manufacturer data on spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 37Hz (measured, manufacturer data on spinorama.org) |
| Dimensions | 46.6”H x 13.5”W x 14.8”D (1183.6 x 342.9 x 375.9 mm) | 48”H x 19.1”W x 19.3”D (1220 x 485 x 490 mm) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (3.3 ohms minimum, measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms nominal |
| Drivers | 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone, force cancelling woofers, 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone midrange, 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT tweeter | Two 10” graphene Nano-Tec woofers; 6” graphene Nano-Tec midrange; 28mm diamond-coated beryllium tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 86.8dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 79.4 lbs (36 kg) each | 260.1 lbs (118 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 6.99 | 7.35 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.11 | 8.52 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | Curved aluminum |
| Power Handling | - | 50-1000W recommended amplifier power |
| Frequency Response | - | 20Hz-50kHz (manufacturer, in-room) |
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