KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in Carbon Black (Pair)
Benchmark high-performance standmount loudspeaker • 12th Gen Uni-Q® driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) • curved flexible port enclosure • Carbon Black matte finish
The KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in Carbon Black (Pair) represents a revolutionary acoustic leap for audiophile standmount loudspeakers. Centered around KEF’s landmark 12th-generation Uni-Q® driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™), these high-precision monitors eliminate 99% of unwanted rearward tweeter distortion for transparent high-frequency clarity and immaculate soundstage focus. Engineered with a heavily braced, curved composite front baffle and a patented flexible off-center port, the KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in Carbon Black (Pair) delivers deep, articulate bass performance without cabinet coloration or port turbulence. Finished in a tactile, non-reflective matte Carbon Black enclosure with matching driver highlights, the KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in Carbon Black (Pair) sets the global standard for compact reference audio.
Key Features & Innovations
Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) — the KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in Carbon Black (Pair) utilizes a complex maze-like structure to absorb 99% of rearward tweeter resonance for pure, distortion-free treble.
12th Generation Uni-Q® Driver Array — point-source driver topology aligns a 1-inch vented aluminum dome tweeter into the exact acoustic center of a 5.25-inch magnesium/aluminum alloy mid/bass cone.
Flexible Computational Fluid Dynamic Port — patented flexible-walled, flared bass-reflex port delays turbulence and prevents midrange resonance from smearing low-end detail.
Sleek Modern Finish — finished in a velvety matte Carbon Black cabinet enclosure designed to blend seamlessly into contemporary high-end audio setups.
FAQ — LS50 Meta
Are these speakers sold individually or as a pair?
The KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker in Carbon Black (Pair) is sold as a matched stereo pair.
Are speaker stands recommended for the LS50 Meta?
Yes, pairing the LS50 Meta with dedicated floor stands (such as the color-matched KEF S2 Floor Stands) brings the Uni-Q array to ear height and isolates cabinet vibrations for optimum acoustic staging and bass response.
What amplification power is recommended for the LS50 Meta?
With an 85dB sensitivity rating and a 4 Ohm nominal impedance (3.5 Ohm minimum), these reference loudspeakers perform best when driven by high-current integrated amplifiers or power amplifiers rated between 40 and 100 watts per channel.
How does the LS50 Meta differ from the active LS50 Wireless II?
The LS50 Meta is a passive loudspeaker requiring external amplification and speaker wire connections, while the LS50 Wireless II incorporates active internal amplifiers, DACs, and high-resolution wireless streaming platforms in the same cabinet shell.
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