Not sure if the OP is still on the market...
If the issue with the LS50 was the Orange Doily, KEF does have other colors available (or at least they used to). I almost purchased a pair of LS50s that had a Black Enclosure but with the a Blue Baffle. I instead purchased the Sonus Faber Venere 2.0 in Walnut. I'm using them in a Media Room. They have a more forward and fuller sound compared to the Harbeths, which works great for movies.
When you have a moment, consider calling Kurt at Echo Audio to see what kind of alternative colors are available for the LS50. Also, I'm not affiliated with Echo (but I can say that they're legit, and have become a semi-frequent magnet for my disposable income).
If the issue with the LS50 was the Orange Doily, KEF does have other colors available (or at least they used to). I almost purchased a pair of LS50s that had a Black Enclosure but with the a Blue Baffle. I instead purchased the Sonus Faber Venere 2.0 in Walnut. I'm using them in a Media Room. They have a more forward and fuller sound compared to the Harbeths, which works great for movies.
When you have a moment, consider calling Kurt at Echo Audio to see what kind of alternative colors are available for the LS50. Also, I'm not affiliated with Echo (but I can say that they're legit, and have become a semi-frequent magnet for my disposable income).