{"product_id":"kef-open-box-ls50-meta-center-single-monitor-bookshelf-titanium-gray-each-b-grade","title":"KEF OPEN BOX LS50 Meta Center Single Monitor Bookshelf - Titanium Gray - Each - B Grade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eLS50 Meta\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery note. Every word. Every detail. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat loudspeakers disappear, leaving just the music. LS50 Meta is such a loudspeaker. The incredibly immersive sound means you lose yourself in your favorite music. Savoring every nuance as layer upon layer of instrumentation is delivered with exceptional acoustic accuracy anywhere in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-performance.jpeg\" alt=\"White LS50 Meta Bookshelf speakers on stands connected to turntable\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_one_fourth\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-meta-metamaterial-meta.jpeg\" alt=\"Image showing Metamaterial Absorption Technology\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_three_fourth col_last\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\" style=\"padding: 0px 0;\"\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT ™)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA truly revolutionary tool in the KEF acoustic armory, Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT ™) is a highly complex maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-uniq.jpeg\" alt=\"Exploded image of LS50 Meta drivers\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eEvery spot is the sweet spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12th generation Uni-Q with MAT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing advanced simulation and analysis tools, our engineers have developed the 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT. This new driver array delivers reduced coloration, less distortion and a sound that is more transparent and life-like than previously possible, all dispersed evenly throughout the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-pair-blue-enhance.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue LS50 Bookshelf Speakers on white background\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eEnhancement from legendary LS50 Lineage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat loudspeakers disappear, leaving just the music. LS50 Meta is such a loudspeaker, and enhancements over the legendary LS50 include Driver Performance Optimization and patented off-set flexible port for the best acoustic performance and an incredible immersive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eCurved for performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLS50 Meta’s low-diffraction, curved baffle is precision modeled around the Uni-Q driver array. It’s smooth curved surfaces help radiate sound out across the baffle without any interference from hard edges, which cause diffraction. The result is cleaner, more precise sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-braced-for-action.jpeg\" alt=\"Image showing LS50 Meta internals\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-flex-port.jpeg\" alt=\"Image showing LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speaker internals\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eBraced for action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLS50 Meta’s baffle is engineered from an injection-moulded Dough Moulding Compound (DMC), while inside the cabinet cross bracing and Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) combine to deaden internal vibrations. The result of such meticulous attention to detail is the lowest coloration of any speaker in its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_half col_last\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eFlexible port\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), the port flare and profile of LS50 Meta’s patented off-set port is calculated to delay the onset of turbulence, and the flexible port walls prevent resonances from coloring the midrange. This leads to improved clarity, with exceptional depth and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_full\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-design.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue LS50 Meta speakers sitting on bookshelf\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttention to every detail \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery aspect of LS50 Meta has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction curved front baffle is subtly mirrored by the gently radiused rear panel, where both the port exit and speaker terminals have been elegantly recessed and softened visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-designed.jpeg\" alt=\"Blue LS50 Meta bookshelf speakers on white background showing connection options\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"hp-title\"\u003eDesigned for performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLS50 Meta may look sensational, but as a high-performance loudspeaker every aspect of its design is a case of form following function. From the precision modeled curved baffle to the solid, reinforced cabinet, every inch of LS50 Meta has been designed to perform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/pub\/media\/wysiwyg\/kef-ls50meta-colors.jpeg\" alt=\"LS50 Meta speakers on white background in available colors - black, gray, white, blue\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col_narrow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"KEF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42930154569812,"sku":"KEF:LS50CM-TIT-EA-BSB","price":729.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3281\/8260\/files\/IMG_0455.jpg?v=1770910845","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvice.com\/products\/kef-open-box-ls50-meta-center-single-monitor-bookshelf-titanium-gray-each-b-grade","provider":"Audio Advice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}