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In deze advertentie wordt een set kef ls50 meta luidsprekers (royal blue) verkocht, samen met bijpassende kef s2 floor stand vloerstandaards. Ik heb deze set nieuw gekocht in 2024 en zorgvuldig gebrui
Ambitious asking price at EUR 500 for a used KEF LS50 Meta—well above typical used market values of EUR 800-1,000 per pair in good condition. These meterial-cone wonders hold value thanks to their stellar clarity and bass control, but with pristine examples routinely fetching under EUR 1,000 on European resale sites, this "unknown" condition listing feels like a stretch unless it's barely used. I'd negotiate down to EUR 850 max or walk unless photos scream mint.
Before biting, verify the drivers for surround damage or port resonance issues, common in high-volume setups, and check the cabinet for dents that could mar imaging. Insist on original grilles, spikes, and manual—anything missing tanks resale, and test for Meta tech integrity via a quick frequency sweep to confirm no driver degradation.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
KEF traces its roots to 1961, when British engineer Raymond Cooke founded the company in a modest Nissen hut on the grounds of the Kent Engineering and Foundry in Maidstone, England. A former BBC engineer and Wharfedale veteran, Cooke was driven by a passion for music and a commitment to technological innovation, aiming to reproduce sound as faithfully as the original performance. From its inception, KEF pioneered materials like foil-stiffened polystyrene diaphragms and Melinex tweeters in its debut K1 loudspeaker, setting a benchmark for engineering precision that propelled the brand to early acclaim.
KEF has long specialized in loudspeakers, establishing itself as a leader with iconic innovations such as the Uni-Q coaxial driver and computer-aided design techniques that revolutionized driver and enclosure development. While drive units supplied to other manufacturers fueled its growth, the brand's core output remains high-fidelity speakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and home theater systems, including early THX-approved setups. Active wireless models and reference-grade series extend its portfolio, though it eschews amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Renowned for its science-driven heritage, KEF occupies a premium position in the hi-fi market, blending accessible high-end performance with cutting-edge technology. Collectors prize vintage BBC monitors and Bextrene-driver classics, while modern buyers seek its precise, natural soundstaging. Decades of awards affirm KEF's status as a respected innovator, appealing to discerning audiophiles who value engineering over hype.
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