The KEF LS50 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the KEF LS50 to the KEF LS50 Meta. Ratings run from 3.9/5 to 4.5/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
LS50 to LS50 Meta
The KEF LS50 Meta replaced the KEF LS50. It rates higher, 4.5/5 against 3.9/5.
| Spec | LS50 | LS50 Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.25” (130mm) Uni-Q magnesium/aluminium alloy woofer with coaxial 1” (25mm) vented aluminium dome tweeter | 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone woofer, 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption tweeter |
| Sensitivity | 85dB | 83dB |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 82.8Hz | 68Hz |
| Weight | 15.9 lbs (7.2 kg) each | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) each |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the KEF LS50 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the KEF LS50, from the KEF LS50 to the KEF LS50 Meta.
What replaced the KEF LS50?
The KEF LS50 Meta replaced the KEF LS50. It is rated 4.5/5, against 3.9/5 for the KEF LS50.