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KEF LS50 Meta

The KEF LS50 Meta is a bookshelf speaker with 8 Ω impedance and 85 dB sensitivity. Every receiver and amp in our catalogue can drive it.

Impedance
8 Ω
What the receiver must be rated for
Sensitivity
85 dB
Higher is louder per watt
Amplifier power
40–100 W
KEF's recommendation
Bass extension
79 Hz
How low it plays

$1,600 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

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Which receivers and amps can drive it?

What decides it is impedance: the LS50 Meta is 8 Ω, and the receiver or amp has to be rated for that.

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    Receivers and amps rated for 8 Ω

    29 in our catalogue

In its price range

All 29 receivers and amps we checked

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Which center speaker matches it?

For the closest tonal match as voices move across the front, pick a center from the same KEF range.

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LS50 Meta specifications

Impedance
8 Ω
Sensitivity
85 dB (2.83 V, 1 m)
Low end
79 Hz
Drivers
1 × 25 mm, 1 × 130 mm
Size
8×12×11 in
Recommended amplifier power
40–100 W
Weight
7.8 kg (17.2 lb)
MSRP
$1,600 a pair (MSRP, September 2026)

Every value comes from the sources under References, last retrieved September 15, 2026. To check it against the rest of your system, use the compatibility checker.

Questions about the LS50 Meta

What receiver do I need for the LS50 Meta?
One rated for 8 Ω speakers. In our catalogue, Denon AVR-S570BT, Emotiva BasX A-700 and Yamaha RX500A are rated to drive it.
Is the LS50 Meta 4 ohm or 8 ohm?
The KEF LS50 Meta has a nominal impedance of 8 Ω. Use a receiver or amplifier rated down to 8 Ω or lower.
How much power does the LS50 Meta need?
KEF recommends an amplifier of 40–100 W. Its sensitivity is 85 dB (2.83 V, 1 m). How much of that you use depends on how far you sit and how loud you listen, which the 3D editor works out for your room.
How low does the LS50 Meta go?
The KEF LS50 Meta is rated down to 79 Hz. Below that, a subwoofer takes over; where the bass actually lands depends on your room's modes.
How big is the LS50 Meta?
The KEF LS50 Meta measures 200 × 302 × 280.5 mm (7.9 × 11.9 × 11 in, width × height × depth) and weighs 7.8 kg (17.2 lb).

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References

  1. KEF LS50 Meta: Spec sheet, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  2. KEF LS50 Meta: Owner's manual, assets.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026
  3. KEF LS50 Meta: Manufacturer product page, us.kef.com, retrieved September 15, 2026

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