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LS50 Mini Monitor Speaker Pair
$1,499.99
The LS50 mini-monitor loudspeaker is a reinterpretation of the research, design and engineering approach of the legendary LS3/5a Monitors using KEF's latest technologies.
The LS50 sounds spectacular and is available in two finishes: High Gloss Black with Rose Gold Driver, or High Gloss White with Electric Blue Driver.
* Promotion is available direct from KEF and from your local KEF Dealer.
Product Features
| LS50 An innovative concept inspired by the legendary LS3/5a, the LS50 mini monitor speaker is designed to bring a professional studio monitor concept into the home. Rarely the case in such a compact design, the LS50 monitor delivers a rich, multi-dimensional 'soundstage experience’ that is out of all proportion to its size. Patent-pending acoustic designs, together with state-of-the-art technologies from KEF’s latest flagship Blade loudspeaker, provide the ultimate studio experience – even in the smallest of spaces. |
| Breakthroughs Creating a small housing capable of delivering such a spacious sound is the result of considerable research and development. In cabinet construction, baffle shaping and port design, LS50 breaks new ground with patent-pending technology. All this is made possible by KEF's leadership in modern research (including techniques such as Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics*). LS50's unique technology offers by far the cleanest, most accurate studio-grade performance of any mini monitor. |
| Uni-Q® LS50 employs revolutionary technology developed for Blade, KEF's latest flagship loudspeaker. Using the very latest Uni-Q driver, specifically designed for this model, LS50 radiates an extremely large listening sweet spot and delivers a remarkably fast, clean sound. And, because LS50 neither adds nor subtracts a single sound, it's effortlessly natural and accurate too. |
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Customer Reviews
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best ever, with KEF KUBE 10 Subwoofer.I had a pair of KEF Q350, which sound quite good...but I got a Kube 10 subwoofer, so I needed more clarity. No answer more than LS50....superb sound and craftsmanship....
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great speakers, especially at the priceMy second pair of LS50s, these will replace a pair of Vandersteen 2C speakers. In side-by-side listening, the KEFs are clearly more transparent, and they take up less real estate.
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poor workmanshipSound is great, if not fantastic, for even spacious rooms, but the workmanship is quite poor: discoloration appeared on both mid-low and high speakers and, sadly, in two different tones, so I have two concentric shades on them. Additionally, one mid-low had to be replaced, as the foil started breaking apart in multiple places.
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OutstandingThey sell themselves. So far at 14 pair as my family and guests here them. That pretty much speaks for itself, right?
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LS 50 Mini Monitor Speakers.These black Monitor Speakers, are excellent: Sound, design, finish, size etc, are very pleasant.
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Great speaker,Terrible Customer ServiceDealers are the place to buy. KEF Direct charges nearly 20% restocking fee if the Xmas gift needed to be black instead of white.
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Great when used with a sub-woofer crossed over at about 65HzThis is my second set. Gave the others to my wife and later found I missed them on my system. Replaces a set of R100 monitors with sub-woofer. These are so refined and a great match with nearly any good quality amp with sufficient power. The amps I have used are rated between 250W and 300W into 8 ohms. Obviously most average program material requires less than 30W except on peaks. It's nice to have an amp with a 1KW+ transformer and supply to ensure constant DC rails. I actually prefer the sound of these LS50's to the LS50W's I have in the master bedroom. It's also nice to be able to tune the system with amps, pre's and DAC's. Where the LS50W's excel is in the integration and "system in a box" (or two). I would not give up either setup.
The wife's integrated system is 150W into 8 ohms and to me doesn't quite deliver the goods when pushing it a bit. There are many forums and reviews which can guide a user to good amp/speaker combo's for those interested.Posted on
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Excellent speakers at a remarkable priceI took advantage of the $999.99 sale price and am very glad I did. This is my third pair of KEF loudspeakers (a vintage pair of 303.3's, a pair of Q100's and now the LS50's). Each was large step up in quality from the previous. The cabinet of the LS50 is surprisingly small, but very solidly constructed. It is the most acoustically-inert cabinet I've encountered. I can't comment on the difference(s) between the Uni-Q drivers between the Q100's and the LS50s. The curved front baffle is supposed to minimize diffraction and that does seem to make a big difference in the imaging.
I happen to run mine with a (miniDSP-controlled) subwoofer. So I have no complaints about the bass extension.Posted on
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Listening as I am writing the review, because I can't stand not to listen to them any free moment.These speakers, whats there to say that has not been said by countless reviewers. They sound so good that I wish I had more hours in a day to listen to them. I knew what I was getting into since I had LS50W model since August of 2017. I wanted a regular LS50 pair. No regrets, I love every note that comes out of these. If you are on the fence, don't think any longer just take the plunge and enjoy.
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Beautiful Sound and Extraordinary ValueBest speakers I've ever owned. Worth every penny.
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Spec
| Model | LS50 |
| Design | Two-way bass reflex |
| Drive units | Uni-Q driver array: HF: 25mm (1in.) vented aluminium dome LF/MF: 130mm (5.25in.) magnesium/aluminium alloy |
| Frequency range (-6dB) | 47Hz - 45kHz |
| Frequency response (±3dB) | 79Hz - 28kHz |
| Crossover frequency | 2.2kHz |
| Amplifier requirements | 25 - 100 W |
| Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 85dB |
| Harmonic distortion 2nd & 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m) |
<0.4% 175Hz-20kHz |
| Maximum output | 106dB |
| Nominal impedance | 8Ω (min. 3.2Ω) |
| Weight | 7.2kg (15.8lbs.) |
| Dimension (H x W x D) (with terminal) |
302 x 200 x 278 mm (11.9 x 7.9 x 10.9 in.) |
** KEF reserves the right, in line with continuing research and development, to amend or change specifications. E&OE. **
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Stereophile Recommended Component - A(Restricted Extreme LF) - 2017
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Downloads
| LS50 Brochure | • Open In New Window • Download |
| ls50 Manual | • Open In New Window • Download |
| LS50 Information Sheet | • Open In New Window • Download |
| LS50 White Paper | • Open In New Window • Download |
