KEF's new Metamaterial Absorption Technology

[Zvu]

As far as i can tell, B&W Nautilus and VividAudio Giya line works on that principle.

 

[jgazal]

And since KEF was founded in 1961 and LS50 was released to celebrate their 50th anniversary, maybe a LS60 since 2021 isn't far away?

I might be wrong, but that seems a full range driver like the LS50 driver:

 

[thewas]

https://uk.kef.com/collections/ls50

LS50 Meta
The World's First Speakers with Metamaterial
Revolutionary technology with improved performance… LS50 Meta is the speaker your hifi system has been waiting for.

Performance
Most accurate, immersive sound
Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound.

12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy wherever you sit in the room.

Enhancement from legendary LS50 Lineage for the best acoustic performance.



From the description in above link I am not sure if they wireless version has also the MAT driver?

 

[kaka89]

https://uk.kef.com/collections/ls50
From the description in above link I am not sure if they wireless version has also the MAT driver?

I think it does.

LS50 Wireless II: Identical acoustic features as LS50 Meta together with Music Integrity Engine for the most accurate and immersive sound.

 

[Soniclife]

https://uk.kef.com/collections/ls50

LS50 Meta
The World's First Speakers with Metamaterial
Revolutionary technology with improved performance… LS50 Meta is the speaker your hifi system has been waiting for.

Performance
Most accurate, immersive sound
Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound.

12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy wherever you sit in the room.

Enhancement from legendary LS50 Lineage for the best acoustic performance.



From the description in above link I am not sure if they wireless version has also the MAT driver?

Interesting. I don't see a price or a white paper, yet.

 

[Ilkless]

https://uk.kef.com/collections/ls50

LS50 Meta
The World's First Speakers with Metamaterial
Revolutionary technology with improved performance… LS50 Meta is the speaker your hifi system has been waiting for.

Performance
Most accurate, immersive sound
Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound.

12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy wherever you sit in the room.

Enhancement from legendary LS50 Lineage for the best acoustic performance.



From the description in above link I am not sure if they wireless version has also the MAT driver?

If they managed to fix the mid-treble and get distortion down to Genelec 8030 levels, they have my attention.

 

[Rizzle]

I hope its going to be a bit smaller than the current LS50s but I dont think so. I really like the size of the KEF X300A on my desk.

 

[Jukebox]

I hope its going to be a bit smaller than the current LS50s but I dont think so. I really like the size of the KEF X300A on my desk.

The size will be identical with the older LS50

 

[ElNino]

Anyone notice that the LS50 Wireless II has an HDMI input? You can see it in the pic. That's a nice feature.

 

[JDragon]

Interesting. I don't see a price or a white paper, yet.

There was a UK retailer that had the LS50 Meta for 999 GBP.

 

[sweetchaos]

Kef website says Global launch is 8.5hrs from now....I'm guessing they'll update the website, maybe with a live-stream? We'll see.
Soundstage says expect a video on their Youtube channel, 8.5hrs from now.

Exciting times!

 

[napilopez]

That blue and gold matte finish is gorgeous. I'm tempted ask to review the passive model first just because it's so pretty.... (Edit: well, assuming it's exclusive to the passive model like some prior colorways).

 

[stren]

I'm guessing they didn't send one to Amir?

 

[bigLP]

KEF is announcing the use of a new sound absorption technology that can absorb 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of driver.




Already on presale? J dragon beat me to it

 

[McFly]

OMG is that an hdmi ARC port on the back of the new LS50W ?
Take my money

 

[Ilkless]

I know it doesn't matter, but the LS50W II supports up to 32/384 and DSD256. Surprising that they would bother, given most active speakers cap at 24/96 or 24/192 at the very most.

 

[phoenixdogfan]

I know it doesn't matter, but the LS50W II supports up to 32/384 and DSD256. Surprising that they would bother, given most active speakers cap at 24/96 or 24/192 at the very most.

It's still a thing for some people. Why, who knows? Are there even any 32/384 or DSD256 commercially available recordings? And will there ever be? And, if so, why?

 

[phoenixdogfan]

If they managed to fix the mid-treble and get distortion down to Genelec 8030 levels, they have my attention.

That's only around $1400 USD. Would be interesting to see the spins.

 

[Ron Texas]

Metamaterial must be unobtainum from Pandora...

 

[Ilkless]

It's still a thing for some people. Why, who knows? Are there even any 32/384 or DSD256 commercially available recordings? And will there ever be? And, if so, why?

Yeah, but it's rare to see format support to that degree in any active speaker, even those by boutique brands. I have seen those recordings before sold on specialist labels, but it's a vanishingly small selection that advertise it as a selling point in itself, making the artist's performance seem merely a means to an end.