KEF LS50 Meta – A sound upgrade?

[Booza-Pitt]

A pair of KEF LS50 Metas is available for me under $ 600. My current speakers are SA jiffys (https://system-audio.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/SA-jiffy1.pdf). Amp is Marantz NR1200 (2 x 75 W). I use this combo mainly as a TV ”sound machine”. About 70 % movies, 30 % music.

What do you say? Should I upgrade my SA jiffys to Metas? Or are they a overkill for my usage? (And for my amp?)

 

[BeeKay]

From what I recall 75W won’t impress any LS50 too much. Also 85dB sensitivity. Could be stressful for your Marantz.
But others may know better.

 

[MGRMLN]

Correct. I'm feeding my LS50 Metas 350W Class D into 4 ohms and they lap up the power. Headroom is needed to bring out the best from these low sensitivity speakers.
But fed with ample power, even the bass comes alive.

 

[tifune]

I would do it. You mention your main use case is movies, you could add an identical center in the future. Although I'd probably do subs first before upgrading your amp.

 

[phoenixdogfan]

You absolutely should do it if you have a smaller room. Amp power is important, but not critical. They should do fine on 75 wpc. I've owned a pair going one two years, withing their limitations they are excellent, and while the take very well to EQ, DSP, and a sub are completely enjoyable right out of the box. Sure to be a huge upgrade at a steal of a price.