Let me add that I did speak to KEF directly and asked them the question. They said they don't discuss any possible forthcoming updates/new models, etc before they are ready to be released. I respect their approach, and I partly read in that something new for the LS50 was in the works.
Since the model first appeared we now have other competitors' newer speakers, such as the Technics bookshelf---LS50 copy-cat, the new Elacs (Jones designed) monitors, and newer models from Revel.
I love the LS50, but I would be upset if I bought a pair soon, and an updated version was introduced this year. That's one of the audiophile's known unknowns!