Editors’ Choice

Accessory Loudspeaker Budget Component of the Year Editors’ Choice

KEF LS50 META LOUDSPEAKER

There is no such animal as a “perfect loudspeaker.” But within its limitations of limited maximum loudness—the LS50 Meta will work best in small or medium-sized rooms—and limited low-frequency extension (the reflex port is tuned to 51Hz), this immaculately finished minimonitor offers an almost complete absence of midrange coloration, a musically satisfying balance, and what I described in my review as a palpable “reach-out-and-touch” soundstage. All this for just $1500/pair! Affordable almost perfection.—John Atkinson

AUDIOVECTOR R8 LOUDSPEAKER

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