Psst… want a bit of Bristol Show insider info? Of course, KEF will be there. But do you know what they’ll be exhibiting there? The more eagle-eyed among you will have already guessed that it will be their incredible LS50s – speakers that in their few short years of life have achieved a somewhat legendary status. This year’s focus will land specifically on the gorgeous new ‘foundry finish‘ of Blue Ice White, as opposed to the Black Aluminium Copper (the first of the ‘foundry finishes’) that the LS50s have become synonymous with.
It’s not just their looks that has got the hi-fi world salivating over these pint-sized wonders. The accolades wouldn’t quite pour in like they have done if it were purely aesthetic! Since their release as KEF’s official 50th anniversary release, the LS50s have rocked the market. Not only did they win the What Hi-Fi? Award for Best Speaker on the year of their release, and have won the What HiFi? People’s Choice Award for two years running! This is pretty much a first in all of hi-fi history.
KEF have also told us that they will be pairing the beautiful Blue Ice White LS50s with the fantastic Arcam A19 integrated amplifier, a particularly excellent match.
So what is it that makes the LS50’s so special? Well, they feature:
– Uni-Q Drivers: delivering outstanding acoustic clarity and off-axis dispersion – one of KEF’s greatest innovations that also features on their exemplary new Reference series
– Cabinets: designed with the use of Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics – with KEF’s signature keen attention to detail
– Tweeters: 25mm aluminium dome with ‘tangerine’ waveguide – as seen on the spectacular Q Series
So if you’re heading to the Bristol show, you know what to look out for. Make sure you let us know what you think of the finish!