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0:00 Intro
1:24 What is the R3 Meta — and what about the LS50 Meta?
4:41 Electronics
7:07 Wire wool
8:46 Side-by-side comparisons
13:24 What does it all mean?
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Thorens TD1500
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Is this brand now made in China?
Nice. You wouldn't get much change out of $15k for that whole system here in NZ but worth it for what is pretty much an endgame setup.
Edit: I just looked up the components and it all comes to around $34k. Holy moly. I guess if your loaded and are fitting out your mansion $34k is a drop in the pan for the sound room.
“Great review! I enjoyed your detailed analysis of the KEF R3 Meta speakers. I’m curious to know how they compare to the Buchardt S400 MKII speakers. Have you had a chance to listen to both? Also, have you ever tried the Canton – Vento 20 speakers? I’d love to hear your thoughts on those as well.”
Excellent review, John. I'm really looking forward to your adding subwoofers. I have KEF Reference Three/2's and they roll off -6 dB at about 40 Hz. My room can sustain deeper bass so I'm sitting on the fence, waiting for one or two subwoofers I can't do without. A pair of REL S812's is my current thinking. Very glad to hear about your opinion on the NAD power amp. Currently tempted by Primare or Exposure. All the best, Rob in Switzerland
Can you pls test the Kroma Audio Mimi?
These metas are the most amazing things I've ever heard!
3000 Euros with the stands is pushing these awfully close to the R5 Meta. I'd be very interested in hearing a review of those as I'm struggling to see why one wouldn't just go with the R5s.
I'm wondering whether the audio reviewers take into account the degrading of their ears over the years. Not trying to be funny.
Blue ones looks better in your room …
Very high production quality in all your vids brother. Actually enjoy those inserted ads, how they’re informative yet perfectly brief
I was hoping you would compare these with Buchardt S400 MKII since they are in the same price range.
I like the sound of KEF, but I wish they'd make more of their loudspeakers in a more traditional, walnut or cherry finish. That said, I can't afford them anyway. Oh well. I have a 30 year old pair of KEF 103.3 I still love.
How would you compare these to the Mission 770s?
Hi Darko ,the white stand are vhith Gaia isoacustics?? Do yuo suggest for kef reference1?? Saluti dall'Italia dall'Italia
These are 4ohm speaks correct? My integrated amp is 8ohms. Does this mean these speakers are not suitable paired with my amp?
I like your videos, they are well produced and organized, even though most of the time the products you review are out of my price range. Finally the KEF R3 Meta is in my price range.
Sounds like these loudspeakers really impressed you. Great review.
its interesting to note that for an audiophile, the coffee grinder you use (the baratza sette) is one of the loudest around :p.
Have you used these speakers with the Kef Subwoofer you reviewed recently with the LS50s. If so is it needed / make a difference?
How do these compare to the Buchardt s400 mk2’s? Considering moving from my s400 mk1’s to the r3 metas or even the r11 metas for my next hifi upgrade.
What About Reference model?
My home town hero’s Built to spill!! Watching from Boise Idaho🤘🏽
I own the LS 50 Meta
They were my favourite speakers
Now I’m not so sure 😂
Way to expensive for what you get
Greetings Darko,very enjoyable as usual listening to your commentary..appreciate your choice of music that really space out the base & treble .Dub plate is the order of the day.👊🏾🇯🇲
How would you compare to the previous r3 model?
Interesting video as always, but where is the interview with pbthal?
If u ever contact Marc lee Brown (or what his name is sorry) again would u like to ask what’s the difference between the 12th gen uniq on the ls50meta or wireless 2 and these and the ls60w cuz I spot a difference in the “rubber ring” around the midwoofer which might be an technological advancement.
I believe I speak for thousands souls here… 😀 Can you please compare them to the Buchardt S400 MKII. They are on the same price range and they are both (in your own words) amazing speakers. Thank you very much. Regards from Portugal. 🎼🌈
They certainly look the business. Not sure the stands are "non-optional" – any decent stand of that type should work.
Hi, thanks for nice review, I'm wondering how they sound in low volume listening?
Curious to compare LS50 meta with external subwoofer be better than R3 Meta?
Kef giving Tannoy royalties?