Audiophile Tests Every KEF

ls 50 metas + carefully integrated sub in smaller room. 

I had this for a few years, and it was a great setup. I went to Maggie LRS+ (to try) and them Mini when I went from a small room to an even smaller room. Maggies sound much bigger than the LS50 Meta. The LS50 Meta sounds cleaner than the LRS+ and about the same level of detail as the Mini. The Maggies are surprisingly easier to place in a small space than the LS50 Meta. 

I used the KEF KC62 sub with all 3 speakers.

Interesting. GR Research just tested the R3 Meta, which I own. From what I gathered, he praised the engineering and the fact that it was one of the most linear speakers he's tested. But of course he has to complain about "cheesy" parts and offer up a kit to improve them.

I think I'll just keep mine stock and enjoy listening to them while I munch on my Cheese its. 

Anyone who reads anything from headphonesty is a sty in a pigs 🐷 eye. Worst click bait AI site to get shoved down our Google algorithm news feeds since the internet began. 

I know KEF uses their metal-ceramic or whatever woofer. Guess those are OK and have come a long way, but still there are many audiophiles who prefer old-school paper cone woofers, saying they sound more natural. I often wondered about this. 

I mean woofers have gone the gambit from paper, reinforced paper, wood pulp, polypropylene, aluminum, ceramics, and even other exotic materials. 

Is there any consensus or actual science behind the use of these materials regarding their ability to convey quality sound? 

If I took an average audiophile blindfolded into a room and told him to listen, could he actually hear a difference and pick out the material of a woofer from the sound?

Actually the fact that KEF is well known for their research and development capabilities is the key thing that makes me gravitate towards them personally.   THey actually have published pretty extensive white papers on at least some popular products, like ls50.  I am an engineer/scientist by trade and read it thoroughly early on before buying, but I’d wager most people could care less about those things, yet many do, which helps account for the brands ongoing success.  It’s what they are known for.  Many independent reviewers have confirmed KEFs results as  leaders in overall performance over the years.  Doesn’t mean everyone will judge them as "musical" to their ears.  Different strokes....  My Sonus Fabers look and sound night and day different but I love them both, like chocolate and vanilla ice cream.  Variety is the spice...