![]() ![]() Though, speakers can easily work with many amplifiers within this range, but an optimal power output will depend on your listening preferences, room size, and volume levels. KEF LS50 advises users to use an amplifier power range of 25 to 100 watts into 8 ohms. How many watts does it take to power a KEF LS50? High-quality components and construction of an amplifier can contribute to better overall performance and durability. The build quality of an amplifier matters a lot. Before buying an amplifier make sure the amplifier has sufficient inputs for your KEF LS50 speaker. Some of the common inputs are analog RCA, balanced XLR, and digital inputs like optical or coaxial. Audio Source and Inputs:Ĭheck out all inputs on your amplifier with audio sources. But, you can choose any amplifier between stereo amplifiers, integrated amplifiers, or separate preamplifiers. Since KEF LS50 speaker is passive, it requires an external amplifier to power it. There are different types of amplifiers available on the market, you have to choose an amplifier that fits with your KEF LS50 speaker. Mismatch Impedance leads to inaccurate power transfer and affects sound performance. Match the amplifier's impedance with KEF LS50 speaker’s impedance. It will help you to avoid underpowering or overpowering which may prevent actual sound quality and potential damage to speakers. You have to pick an amplifier that provides a sufficient amount of power and also make sure the amplifier’s power output matches the KEF LS50’s requirement. Power-handling capabilities are most important for KEF LS50 speakers. Paired with a subwoofer(s) I believe it would be hard to find a more enjoyable speaker for my use.Not only one, but you should also check out several things to ensure optimal performance and compatibility when buying an amplifier for KEF LS50 speakers. I have never experienced a speaker that complete disappeared and just plays music like the KEF LS50 Meta's. I now understand what he is talking about. He responded that they have, it is called the LS50 Meta's. I said that I wish KEF would release the Blades in a stand mount version. A friend who owns a pair of Blade 2's was telling me about a comparison that KEF ran at a show that he attended. They are just now breaking in and I am really loving them! Recently reading the white papers on the speaker I am once again impressed with the technology KEF puts into their speakers. I power them with an MBL amplifier and they seem to like the quality power. They fit very nicely in my room and work incredible with my other gear. I also matched them with the S2 stands and they are simply a gorgeous design. I have been missing KEF after getting a pair of Magnepan speakers to replace my KEF R700's. ![]() I was afraid that I would not get the same enjoyable listening experience with a small speaker.Īfter reading and watching several reviews and doing my own research I decided to give the LS50 Meta's a try. My original KEF's were the fantastic Reference 104aB's! Recently I have had floor standing speakers (R700's, Magnepan's) but I have wanted to get a smaller speaker that are easier to live with. I have been a fan of KEF speakers for about 40 years now. In the meantime, I will enjoy these small wonders of LS50 Meta, but eagerly looking forward to hear, one day, the voice of God from the higher end KEF speakers. I would wait for such speakers, willing to pay for them even half way between LS 50 Meta for 1.6K and the Speakers of God for 9K. I hope one day KEF will do something “in between”: a larger version of “LS50 Meta”, with more high end midrange, and more bass. Interestingly, on KEF website, a reviewer noticed on Reference I Meta speakers: “IF GOD SPOKE - THESE ARE THE SPEAKERS HE WOULD USE TO BROADCAST HIS VOICE.” I believe I get his point. Regrettably, KEF has ‘meta’ technology in these LS50 speakers and then only in their Reference range that starts with the smallest, a standmount model “REFERENCE 1 Meta” for 9K… out of range for most of us. If KEF LS 50 Meta were able to get such similar, musically amazing, midrange, along with their already amazing upper range, they would be my perfect speakers. Driven by my Musical Fidelity A300 amplifier, they delivered a very nice, warm, simply splendid midrange. In 2002, I bought Monitor Audio best speakers at that time, Gold Reference 60 and Gold Reference 20. The bass can be easily enhanced by a subwoofer, like KEF KC62 or even the larger KF92. These “Metas” have also very good (but not exceptional) MIDRANGE and pretty good BASS for such small size speakers. In the past, two decades ago when I started buying audiophile equipment, this upper range would be unthinkable in the speakers of this price range. The treble is not bright or fatiguing or analytical, but splendidly musical and engaging. These “METAS” have gorgeous UPPER RANGE with a lot of detail and tremendous transparency.
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