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AKEF LS50 MetaBCanton Townus 30
Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 360 mm (36.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.56 px
KEF LS50 MetavsCanton Townus 30
The Canton Townus 30 stands 36.0 cm tall — about 5.8 cm more than the KEF LS50 Meta at 30.2 cm. On footprint the Canton Townus 30 is the wider cabinet (21.2 cm versus 19.9 cm). The Canton Townus 30 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 79 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF LS50 Meta and a 174 mm cone on the Canton Townus 30. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,547 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | Canton |
| Model | LS50 Meta Meta | Townus 30 |
| HiFi ladder position | #44 of 212 bookshelf | #107 of 212 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 360 mm |
| Width | 199 mm | 212 mm |
| Depth | 281 mm | 280 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 7 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (ceramic dome), 1× 174 mm mid-bass (titanium cone) |
| Frequency — low | 79 Hz | 38 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | — |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–100 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $1,599 / pair | $1,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | canton.de ↗ |
| 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.