I may be the only one here who has upgraded from LS-50s to a Monitor Audio product. And I have zero regrets, LS-50s are a nearfield monitor, They work best in small rooms with a current-heavy amp of 100W/Ch or so. In my room, they just sounded lost and small. I bought a set of Monitor Audio Silver 300 7Gs and have never looked back. The MA 'house sound' is very clear and dynamic. My first thought was "This is what JBLs should sound like." They have the kind of jump factor that many speakers lack, combined with the smoothness and refined sound of a high end British speaker that is just irresistible to me. The Gold series is a more refined version than the Silver, with an amt-style tweeter replacing their already excellent dome, upgrades to the bass and midrange and nicer cabinetry, One final feature of the MA speakers is the tunability - slackening or tightening the rear mount woofer can make a significant difference in sound quality, as well as the rear port which can be plugged if your room placement moves them too close to the rear wall. When broken in I think you'll be pleased with the bass, unless you're a pipe organ fanatic, Short of that you'll find it tight, percussive, and reaching down far enough for full bass bass guitar and string bass coverage at any reasonable listening level in rooms under 200ft2.
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.
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@panzrwagn nice 😊 thank you |
@gkelly please share your thoughts about the MA's when you get them..comparing them to the LS50's. I am definitely curious what you think after spending time with and liking the KEF coaxial. For what it's worth (nothing now lol), I personally felt that the R3 Meta gave me a little something extra over the LS50 Meta. It might not have been the bigger jump in difference that you were aspiring for though. Good luck with the Monitor Audio's...I hope to hear your opinions of them. |
@gkelly I recommend Marten Oscar Duo speakers. |
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