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?  

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15x45x9'!!! Even if the actual area is closer to 25' that's still a lot of air to pressurize. The problem I always had with subs is they didn't fill in the lowest octave of the male voice. The ls60 or if your intent is to stay passive the R7 or Ref3 would be the minimum. I've found Kef uniq speakers really respond to power. 

I would hope the R7/ls60/ref3 would do a better job filling the mid and upper bass br4 handing off to sub/s. 

Regarding the MoFi, or even Tannoy, these speakers do address the bass limitations, but the mids won't sound the same, better, worse, or sideways our OP chose the ls50 specifically for what they do well. I haven't heard the MoFi, but can say with confidence Tannoy concentric with a tweeter in the VC of a 10-12 or 15" woofer sound nothing like a Kef ls50.