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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 302 mm (30.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.85 px
Dali MenuetvsKEF LS50 Meta
The KEF LS50 Meta stands 30.2 cm tall — about 5.2 cm more than the Dali Menuet at 25.0 cm. On footprint the KEF LS50 Meta is the wider cabinet (19.9 cm versus 15.0 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Dali Menuet is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Menuet reaches deeper in the bass, down to 59 Hz versus 79 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 114 mm cone on the Dali Menuet and a 130 mm cone on the KEF LS50 Meta. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,674 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | KEF |
| Model | Menuet | LS50 Meta |
| HiFi ladder position | #10 of 255 bookshelf | #52 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 250 mm | 302 mm |
| Width | 150 mm | 199 mm |
| Depth | 230 mm | 281 mm |
| Weight | 4 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (soft dome), 1× 114 mm mid-bass (wood-fibre cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 3000 Hz | 2100 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 59 Hz | 79 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 25000 Hz | 28000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–100 W | 40–100 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,749 / pair | $1,599 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.com ↗ | international.kef.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.