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KEF LS50 Meta
I got a demo today and ordered a pair.  Will shootout with my current ls50s when I get them.   
KEF LS50 Meta
A local dealer has them on display. Going to try and get there today or tomorrow to have a listen. Offering trade in for old ls50s but of course only about 50% of current value so much better off selling the old ones direct as usual. 
Thought My Harbeth M40.1's Were Forever Speakers - Guess Not
Good stuff. Thanks @cd318 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
+1 OZZY62. 
KEF LS50 Meta
Could be. I wonder why that is?Some tests and measurements are surely to come out sometime soon that either backs up the claims regarding sound absorption or not.If so, I would hope people who care about the best sound quality possible at least wo... 
KEF LS50 Meta
Backwave with a Walsh style driver is a different beast I would think with the driver exposed and mounted on top of the cabinet facing downwards and the sound heard emitted to a large extent  horizontally off the rear of the driver. Seems to me it... 
KEF LS50 Meta
Correction:  tuflex block is used to absorb the front wave sound in wall facing directions with Ohm Walsh CLS driver, not the back wave. Totally different.  With Ohm Walsh the backwave is different in nature and I believe fires down the length of ... 
KEF LS50 Meta
From what I read about how KEF has always gone about applying technology very meticulously and fairly openly with the ls50s ( a big reason why I bought them ie what went into the impressive design was published and made very transparent to any int... 
Subwoofers masking other frequencies.
+1 audiokinesis 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
For <$600, Vanatoo Transparent 1 Encore active speakers gives anyone with a computer, tablet, or smartphone with streaming software to start with a very flexible and formidable sounding complete system for practically nothing in terms of high e... 
KEF LS50 Meta
Oh no could be upgrade time again!  😍 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
Wow.  Look at all the posts.  Kenjit is king of Audiogon for sure!   🙏 
IMHO (and friend's) opinion of acrylic platter
There is way too much anger around these days.  I will call a truce and be the first to promise to do  better. Especially here.  It’s really kind of silly grown ups getting so wound up over a bunch of toys.  
IMHO (and friend's) opinion of acrylic platter
MC maybe just leave already rather than wishing for everyone else to get the boot. You will be much happier not having to deal with all us dummies. I’m sure you will find new people to put on your hate list.Over and out.  
A Couple Little Things I'm Wondering About
Ok.  If you say so.