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Kef ls50 wireless ii - how good?

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  • 25-10-2020 8:28pm
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    windowspotter
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    So I'm new to the world of home hifi & looking for something to fit into my sitting room rather than take over the room. Reviews of the speakers above are excellent but I have no idea what the reference point is. Compare speakers like this to say a neat system you have on sale in the naim uniti atom & b&w 606's. Main listening source will be streaming from either Spotify or Tidal. HDMI arc on naim makes it interesting as I will likely replace my TV soundbar if I went that route.

    Once lockdown ends I'll take a trip up to demo some equipment hopefully but just trying to understand the differences in both options.


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    Richersounds.ie: John
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    Hi window spotter,

    apologies for the late response..

    ..I have not personally heard the Kef Meta version yet -the Mk1 LS50 are really exceptional ( and super value in Euro!) and are pretty much teh 'go-to' product if you want something compact / stylish and sounding super ...

    ...however, then you went and brought up the NAIM Uniti Atom - and that complicates things completely :D - the Atom for example with a pair of B & W 606 or even better a pair of compact Monitor Audio Silver 50 in a really nice Piano Lacquer Gloss finish will sound far better and of course give you more functionality - but of course it will also cost more.

    Really you have got to get the pen and pad out and make a list of priorities..

    If compact is critical then I would highly recommend the LS50

    If you want to compromise between compact and best audio quality then I would recommend the NAIM route - the NAIM route will also allow you to upgrade the speakers - do you really need bookshelf speakers - the Uniti Atom will drive really top-end floorstanding speakers and sound amazing - so with the NAIM you also have a clear upgrade path..

    ...saying all that - I actually have a sealed box pair of LS50 sitting in a guest room at the moment that I keep meaning to set up - so I am a convert..

    Keep us posted and happy to demo at any stage for you - just keep us posted,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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