Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 vs KEF LS50 Meta
The Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 plays lower (52 Hz vs 79 Hz) and costs less ($1,000 vs $1,600). The KEF LS50 Meta is more sensitive (85 dB vs 84 dB), so it plays louder per watt.
What each one works with
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| 607 S3 | LS50 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Receivers and amps that drive it | 29 of 29 | 29 of 29 |
Specs side by side
Values that differ are bold. A dash means that model doesn't publish the spec.
| 607 S3 | LS50 Meta | |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) | 85 dB (2.83 V, 1 m) |
| Low end | 52 Hz | 79 Hz |
| Drivers | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm | 1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm |
| Size | 6×12×8 in | 8×12×11 in |
| Recommended amplifier power | 30–100 W | 40–100 W |
| Weight | 4.65 kg (10.3 lb) | 7.8 kg (17.2 lb) |
| MSRP | $1,000 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) | $1,600 a pair (MSRP, September 2026) |
Every spec and pairing: Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3, KEF LS50 Meta.
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References
- Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: Spec sheet, bowerswilkins.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3: Manufacturer product page, bowerswilkins.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF LS50 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF LS50 Meta: Owner's manual, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
- KEF LS50 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
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