What to upgrade from a Kef ls50 meta?


 

My amp, an Anthem STR, has informed me that it would like to have a new friend to play with. Any suggestions would greatly help me out in this situation. I am looking 👀 at a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 100 6G. Because of space constraints, bookshelf speakers only. Thanks everyone for your suggestions. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gkelly

I went from the LS50 Meta + KEF KC62 sub (a superb combo) to the Magnepan LRS+. The Maggies were a more fun to listen to with the wall of sound effect. The clarity and detail of the LRS+ is slightly below the level of the LS50 Meta.

I then had to trade my small office to another smaller space. The LS50 and LRS+ were in the bigger office. The smaller office now has the Magnepan Mini speakers. This speaker has the same level of clarity as the LS50 Meta. It also has that same wall of sound effect. However, my office space is small enough for this speaker setup to shine. The Maggies also do not have as much side wall reflections as the LS50, so it is easier to place.

The Maggies need a strong amp, and I use the $2000 Schitt Wotan amp. A gem of an amp for the price (sounds like it cost 4x more). I also still use the KEF KC62 sub

If you like the LS50’s, move up to a pair of the Reference 1’s. I have had both, the Ref’s are phenomenal. They will blow the doors off if so desired.

I’d get rid of the anthem and the speakers and move to the Kef ls60. If you had a better amp, the 50’s would sound better. The built in amp/dac in the ls60 would be an upgrade

Can't go wrong with Monitor ...

I would definitely support the Buchardt suggestion ... 

@rbstehno confused by your statement. Why do you want me to trade in a $6500 amplifier for a $6000 all-in-one speakers. The LS 50s sound great. I just was trying to be more in line with the cost of amplifier and speaker synergy.