LS50 Meta

No!! you would want at least a marantz model m1 for the kef ls50 meta, forget ls50 meta if you are set on getting the wiim amp ultra. Also, try to audition fyne audio f500SP before getting the kef if possible.

So basically, you've got the Wiim Amp Ultra setting the bar for price/performance for $530 USD (watch for a sale during Amazon Spring Prime Days later this month), with the next step up being a Wiim Ultra for $330 (watch for the sale), paired with a Buckeye Hypex NCx252MP for $625. The next upgrade

IMHO, KEF's subwoofers tend to be overpriced for what they offer. I'd recommend something from SVS or Rythmik, or if you want to stay truly in budget, RSL. I run an RSL Speedwoofer 10e with LS50 Metas and it's...fine? I wouldn't mind more, but my wife would 😁.

I understand how wave guides work, but you can see the measurements for yourself. Off axis slopes down in a balanced way, yes, but you’re still getting much more information to your ears by having the tweeters point at your ears. If it sounds good to you the way they are though then all good. https:

The Cinema 70 probably isnt the best amp for KEFs tbh - need more power and higher current Beyond that, the ls50 metas I had were very position sensitive. So it honestly could have just been bad positioning. Alternatively - you don’t like KEF - can’t do much about that. Just don’t buy KEF if it’s no

Not convinced of which? I have owned LSXII, LS50, Q Concerto, and WiiM products and think that’s exactly the right combo to consider. The KEF app sucks for real DSP control. WiiM gives you 10-band PEQ and even their own room correction software. If you want to add a sub you can time-align it with Wi

There's a reason it's this price... Take it from many disgruntled kef lsx and ls50 owners that you just don't want to go down this route If you have more space and are looking at wiim ultra look out for R3 reasonably priced second hand speakers instead - edited to say can see someone else recommends

yup. I've heard almost all Kef speakers and they sound ok but nothing special for their price. I bought ls50 meta because of Amir review on ASR forum and i also prefer coax speakers because of directivity and flexibility to turn the speakers on the side. Audiophile world is full of snake oils and yo

KEF recommends starting with zero toe-in; have you tried them that way? I feel like I always hear KEFs can be too bright/harsh when toed in much. Also, you don't say how far apart the speakers are. Just that it's a 20' x 50' space. But then also that one speaker is shoved into a corner? I'm no exper

For under $400 I recommend the Aperion Novus on sale https://www.aperionaudio.com/products/novus-n5b-front-ported-bookshelf?variant=19548035481657 Don't pay more than $350 for the Q1 Meta... https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/kefq1metablk-rb/kef-q1-meta-pair-5.25-2-way-bookshelf-spea