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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 368 mm (36.8 cm) · 1 mm = 1.52 px
KEF LS50 MetavsMartinLogan Motion XT B100
The MartinLogan Motion XT B100 stands 36.8 cm tall — about 6.6 cm more than the KEF LS50 Meta at 30.2 cm. At 93 dB against 85 dB, the MartinLogan Motion XT B100 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The MartinLogan Motion XT B100 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 45 Hz versus 79 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 130 mm cone on the KEF LS50 Meta and a 165 mm cone on the MartinLogan Motion XT B100. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $1,599 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | KEF | MartinLogan |
| Model | LS50 Meta Meta | Motion XT B100 |
| HiFi ladder position | #44 of 212 bookshelf | #115 of 212 bookshelf |
| Height | 302 mm | 368 mm |
| Width | 199 mm | 203 mm |
| Depth | 281 mm | 318 mm |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (MAT aluminium dome), 1× 130 mm mid-bass (aluminium cone) | 1× tweeter (Folded Motion XT (AMT)), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Nomex-reinforced Kevlar cone) |
| Frequency — low | 79 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 28000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 93 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–100 W | 20–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $1,599 / pair | $1,598 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | international.kef.com ↗ | martinlogan.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.