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KEF Blade One (non-meta) vs One Meta vs Blade 2 for large room

The title pretty much says it except the Blade 2's would be meta versions.

Trying to choose between these 3 speakers to fill a high ceiling (27’) 35’ long and 24’ wide living area. The room opens into a dining room then kitchen and breakfast area, that functionally increases the overall volume. 

This is not a dedicated listening room ( I have a Wilson WP based room for that) and yes, aesthetics matter hence these 3 choices. 

I’m thinking that the Ones might better fill the space with their bigger driver line-up. That said I doubt that they will be driven as hard as the Wilsons (in a smaller, fully treated room).

It will be very difficult to listen to all 3 so hoping those here with experience with 1 or more of these opine on which might be better suited to the room.

Thanks in advance.

David.

ritter06
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steve59
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KEF made the Blade 2's specifically for mid size rooms so I think you're a candidate for the originals. I've got the Blade circa 2021 that can be a bit overpowering for my 17x27x7' room I sometimes consider swapping for the blade 2's, but my cu/ft is likely half yours.

ritter06 OP
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Thanks. Are those Meta or non that you have?

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steve59
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mine are were made in 2020, a couple years before the meta's came out. I did get to hear a pair of blade meta's a couple months ago. I've heard KEF owners talk about how much better the ls50m sounds compared to the original. I didn't really hear another level of resolution between the blades. I suppose someone that's got the perfect room and well matched components could reach the potential, but tbh I'm probably lucky if I'm getting 85% out of any speaker I set up. 

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mapman
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No doubt the larger meta will be best, though no slouches at all in this mix. 

ritter06 OP
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Thanks. I have a line on a new pair of non-metas and would have to wait months for one of the other iterations I posed. Looks like these are best choice for the room.

Next decision- amplification?

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