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Moss Green

Sand Shell

Carbon Black

Titanium Grey

Mineral White

Royal Blue Special Edition

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Compact two-way bookshelf speakers from KEF, built around the 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with Metamaterial Absorption Technology. Sold as a pair.

KEF recommends amplifier power of 40 to 100W. The LS50 Meta comes in Carbon Black, Titanium Grey, Mineral White, Moss Green, Sand Shell and a Royal Blue Special Edition.

Design

Two-way bass reflex

Drivers

25mm aluminium dome, 130mm aluminium cone (Uni-Q)

Frequency response

79Hz - 28kHz (±3dB)

Sensitivity

85dB (2.83V/1m)

Impedance

8Ω (min. 3.5Ω)

Amplifier

40 - 100W recommended

Why you will love it

12th generation Uni-Q with MAT

KEF's Uni-Q puts the tweeter at the centre of the midrange/bass cone. KEF says this spreads sound evenly through the room, so the sweet spot is wherever you sit.

KEF calls the LS50 Meta the world's first speaker with Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT). It describes MAT as a maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the tweeter.

Close-up of the Uni-Q driver on a KEF LS50 Meta in Carbon Black

Cabinet and port

The curved, low-diffraction baffle is modelled around the Uni-Q array. KEF makes the baffle from injection-moulded Dough Moulding Compound, with internal cross bracing and Constrained Layer Damping to reduce vibration.

The patented off-set flexible port was shaped with computational fluid dynamics. KEF says this delays turbulence and stops port walls colouring the midrange.

A family of colours

KEF lists six finishes on its Australian page: Carbon Black, Titanium Grey, Mineral White, Moss Green and Sand Shell, plus the Royal Blue Special Edition.

The speakers were designed by Simon Davies and the KEF Industrial Design Team, as a successor to the LS50.

Four KEF LS50 Meta speakers in different finishes

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

Want compact bookshelf speakers with a wide listening area
Have an amplifier of 40 to 100W or more per channel
Plan to put them on stands, such as KEF S2 floor stands

Worth knowing

These are passive speakers and need a separate stereo amplifier
The listing is for a pair
Stands and cables are not included
KEF lists a weight of 7.8 kg per speaker

Build your system

The LS50 Meta needs an amplifier and a source.

Stands: KEF designed the KEF S2 floor stands to partner the LS50 Meta.
Amplification: Drive them with a stereo amplifier.
Bass: Add a subwoofer.
Wireless version: Want built-in amplification and streaming? See the KEF LS50 Wireless II wireless hifi speakers.

Specifications

Sound

Design	Two-way bass reflex
Uni-Q driver array	HF: 25mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT; MF/LF: 130mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone
Crossover frequency	2.1kHz
Frequency response (±3dB)	79Hz - 28kHz
Frequency range	47Hz - 45kHz
Typical in-room bass response (-6dB)	26Hz
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	85dB
Nominal impedance	8Ω (min. 3.5Ω)
Maximum SPL at 1m	106dB
Recommended amplifier power	40 - 100W

Size and finish

Dimensions (H × W × D)	302 × 200 × 280.5 mm
Weight	7.8 kg
Finishes	Carbon Black, Titanium Grey, Mineral White, Moss Green, Sand Shell, Royal Blue Special Edition

Specifications from KEF's Australian LS50 Meta page, checked November 2026.

Questions people ask

What amplifier power does it need?

KEF recommends 40 to 100W.

Are they active or passive?

Passive. You need a separate amplifier.

What is Metamaterial Absorption Technology?

KEF says it is a maze-like structure behind the tweeter that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver.

Which stands fit?

KEF designed the S2 floor stands to partner the LS50 Meta.

Is there a wireless version?

Yes. The KEF LS50 Wireless II has built-in amplification and streaming.