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KEF LS50 Meta vs. Golden Ear Triton 3

I'm thinking about upgrading speakers in a large bedroom where I listen to classic and jazz and moderate volumes. I found a lightly used pair of LS50s and a pair of Triton 3s for 60% of the price of the KEFs. The price difference is not hugely important, but it is a factor. Which would you choose and why?


Thank you,

John

jwats
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russ69
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I'd try the Triton3s. I have LS50s and I don't find them all that compelling. 

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stereo5
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If you want any resemblance of bass, go with the GE. The AMT tweeter is quite special, never fatiguing and always in balance with the rest of the sound. 

zlone
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As much as I love my LS50's, I think the advice is good to go with the 3's. The Kef's are great speakers and frequently used as a reference by reviewers, but they for sure need a subwoofer, and they don't play nice with underpowered amplifiers. I understand your decision is based on availability, but if you have the space for floorstanders it opens up the world to quite a few other options.

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