I recently purchased a pair of used LS50 Metas at $900 including shipping. As stated previously, they are now on sale everywhere for $999 with free shipping. I have a small room and listen at moderate levels most of the time. I purchased the LS50 Metas because of all the reviews and several reviewers made them part of their 'keepers'. I'm no expert, but have found myself trying to decide whether to keep them or not. I have a pair of Harbeth Compact C7ES-3 XD speakers. I didn't intend on keeping both speakers, but I really like both of them. I have purchased a KEF KS62 sub to add a little bass, but have not received it, yet.
LS50 vs R11/7/5 Meta
I have the LS50s (non meta) since it launched many years ago. Since then, I've upgraded around the Ls50s -- Parasound Hint6, Mogami wire / interconnects, Technics TT. For me, the only issue has been that the LS50s are too small for my room, but they're just too a good a platform that I really couldn't want for anything more. The R series and LS60s have recently piqued my interest. LS60s are not for me as they are powered and I want a separate amp. So, I'm wondering if anyone has experience upgrading from the LS50s to something in the R line?