Short answer: the KEF Blade Two Meta for the higher ranking, the Polk T50 for the lower price. The KEF Blade Two Meta ranks #2 of 25 floorstanding speakers at $28000. The Polk T50 ranks #21 at $249, $27751 cheaper.
On the KEF Blade Two Meta side: True point-source coaxial design (four 6.5in mid-bass drivers flanking a coincident mid/tweeter) with matched ~50 degree horizontal. The tradeoff: 2dB dip and slight resonance around 200Hz, also visible in KEF white paper and likely cabinet-related.
The case for the Polk T50: Pretty deep bass for the price. The tradeoff: 5dB peak at 1khz, 4dB bright top end from 11khz on up.
One note: the Polk T50 is discontinued, but it still ranks #21 of 25 floorstanding speakers, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used.
Buy the KEF Blade Two Meta if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Polk T50 if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| KEF Blade Two Meta | Polk T50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28000 only sold in stores | $249.00 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #2 of 25 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers | #21 of 25 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 26Hz | 38Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 31Hz | 47Hz |
| Dimensions | 46.6"H x 13.5"W x 14.8"D (1183.6 x 342.9 x 375.9 mm) | - |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
| 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 | 2x 6.5" bi-laminate paper cone woofers, 1x 1" Terylene dome tweeter + 2x 8" passive bass radiators |
| Sensitivity | 87dB | - |
| Weight | 79.4 lbs / 36 kg each | 75.4 lbs / 34.2 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | Rear ported | - |
| Discontinued | - | Yes |
The Two Speakers In Full
KEF Blade Two Meta: $28000 only sold in stores
Pros: True point-source coaxial design (four 6.5in mid-bass drivers flanking a coincident mid/tweeter) with matched ~50 degree horizontal and vertical dispersion, unusual for a multi-driver speaker. Fully rounded, edgeless cabinet eliminates baffle diffraction. Frequency response holds within about 2.5dB across the listening window. Extremely low harmonic and multitone distortion even at 96dB, with under 0.5dB of compression at full output, rivaling the Reference 1 Meta and JBL 4367 in dynamic range. Reviewer described the imaging and soundstage depth as revealing recording details other speakers he tested (PS Audio FR10, MoFi SourcePoint 8, Neumann KH80) masked. Available in any custom finish at no extra charge.
Cons: 2dB dip and slight resonance around 200Hz, also visible in KEF white paper and likely cabinet-related. Bass rolls off fairly quickly below its 31Hz F3. Horizontal dispersion (~50 degrees) is narrower than the reviewer preferred 70-80 degrees; benefits from toeing out 10-20 degrees to open soundstage without losing image focus. Needs a separate power amp, not AVR-friendly.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 26Hz |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 31Hz |
| Dimensions | 46.6"H x 13.5"W x 14.8"D (1183.6 x 342.9 x 375.9 mm) |
| 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 |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB |
| Weight | 79.4 lbs / 36 kg each |
| Woofer Cabinet | Rear ported |
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Polk T50: $249.00 Discontinued Amazon
Pros: Pretty deep bass for the price. Distortion at 86dB SPL/1m is reasonably controlled outside a narrow spike around 250Hz. The reviewer notes performance is “not too bad for a budget speaker” once the two main tonal issues are addressed with EQ.
Cons: 5dB peak at 1khz, 4dB bright top end from 11khz on up. Just okay vertical off axis. Impedance and phase show several resonances between 200Hz-1kHz, with a minimum impedance of 4.2 ohms. Distortion rises substantially at 96dB SPL/1m across the midrange, with repeated peaks between 100Hz-2kHz. Discontinued.
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz |
| Discontinued | Yes |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5" bi-laminate paper cone woofers, 1x 1" Terylene dome tweeter + 2x 8" passive bass radiators |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Weight | 75.4 lbs / 34.2 kg |
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