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Front view — side by side at true scale
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 714 mm (71.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.78 px
KEF LS50 MetavsKlipsch kO-R1
The Klipsch kO-R1 stands 71.4 cm tall — about 41.2 cm more than the KEF LS50 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Klipsch kO-R1 is the wider cabinet (42.0 cm versus 19.9 cm). At 97.5 dB against 85 dB, the Klipsch kO-R1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Klipsch kO-R1 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 51 Hz versus 79 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF LS50 Meta and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch kO-R1. On price, the Klipsch kO-R1 sits higher — about $8,498 a pair against $1,599 for the KEF LS50 Meta.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Klipsch |
| Model | LS50 Meta | kO-R1 |
| HiFi ladder position | #52 of 255 bookshelf | #250 of 255 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 714 mm |
| Width | 199 mm | 420 mm |
| Depth | 281 mm | 330 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 23.6 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (K-706 titanium compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28-E paper cone) |
| Crossover frequency | 2100 Hz | 970 Hz |
| Frequency — low | 79 Hz | 51 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 20000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 97.5 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,599 / pair | $8,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | klipsch.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.