I have a pair of Kef R3s in my office and love them. Great for near - field with the coaxial driver and amazing bass especially when coupled with a sub or 2. One of the best bangs for your $ in an affordable monitor IMO!
I have had the OG LS50. They are outstanding, but Metas are better. Some folks are wondering if R3 or LS50 M is a better choice. R3 have a better bass extension and nicer dynamics. LS50 is more holographic, and perfect for smaller rooms.I have a pair of Kef R3s in my office and love them. Great for near - field with the coaxial driver and amazing bass especially when coupled with a sub or 2. One of the best bangs for your $ in an affordable monitor IMO!
The OG LS50's biggest problem was that KEF tried to get deep bass from a speaker too small. We all remember that hard bump in its response that really muddied the midrange down. Luckily now, the Meta fixed that issue, presenting a much nicer, more balanced sound.Caveat is that I've not yet heard the R3s but I do own LS50 Metas that really stepped up to a new level when I integrated a KS62. Really opened up the LS50 sound and at least in my room it was a very easy integration. It's exciting to have amazing choices!!
Thank you for choosing us! I use the Zen Signature at my deskYes iFi! BTW my desktop headphone and Focal monitor system is driven by a ZEN DAC V2 and into a ZEN can But back to the KEF LS50 Metas. Crossing them over at 90hz really is a good solution for my room. Given that the <90hz goes to the sub it really does make the LS50 Metas sing.
I also moved to the MS50 Meta and the first thing you notice is how much more clarity the Metas have. Not that the R3s are cloudy or unclear, more than the Metas are crystalline and in this department they punch way above their $ IMO.I have had the OG LS50. They are outstanding, but Metas are better. Some folks are wondering if R3 or LS50 M is a better choice. R3 have a better bass extension and nicer dynamics. LS50 is more holographic, and perfect for smaller rooms.
The only downside is that LS50M is picky about amplifiers. It requires the amp to handle large currents well and will make every shortcoming very apparent to the user.I also moved to the MS50 Meta and the first thing you notice is how much more clarity the Metas have. Not that the R3s are cloudy or unclear, more than the Metas are crystalline and in this department they punch way above their $ IMO.
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