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October 7, 2020

Sonos Amp and KEF LS50 Meta..

Would the Sonos Amp be a good pairing with the KEF LS50 Meta’s?  Has anyone got one paired with the older LS50s?

 

 

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    Gary Thompson
    Lyricist I
    October 10, 2020

    I installed a pair of KEF LS50 meta today at my house in fact! It’s wired to a Gen2 Sonos amp. Also have a Sonos Sub tied to it. 
     

    it’s Awesome! I have a BIG living room. Sub mounted in opposite corner behind a fake plant. Sound fills the room. Very clean. I think they look awesome, but my wife is a little pissed about the aesthetic 

    i think I’m going to plug a turntable into it and put it (inside) that furniture you see. 

     

    Are the Meta’s good???

    Jprice455
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 10, 2020

    Congratulations; please share your impressions !!!

    Jprice455
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 10, 2020

    I am surprised - the wife does not like the look of the KEFs?

    Have you tried the Sub for sound quality when placed on the floor adjacent to the speakers - on either side?

    Does Sonos Amp + Sub offer Trueplay tuning? If yes, it is worth doing that and deciding if you like that result more than the untuned version.

    As far as actual TruePlay tuning, that doesn’t work with any speaker tied to the SonosAmp other than the Sonance/Sonos architectural and outdoor speakers. Still smashingly good amp and any speaker I’ve heard tied to them sound good. 

    h3mAuthor
    Avid Contributor I
    October 10, 2020

    I had a demo of the Amp and LS50 Meta’s today - really pleased, however, I did

    miss the low end on some songs.

     

    I’m going back to the store next week to try the same setup with a sub. I think the store have a Rel T5 which I hope is close to the B&W PV1 that I have at home.  Anyway I’ll also try the Blue Sound Powernode 2i as well as some KEF R3’s.

     

    Random q - can anyone tell me how Sonos devices work with Airplay 2/HomeKit? Does it appear as a separate item as my HomePod, Apple TV’s appear in the attached photo?

     

     

    h3mAuthor
    Avid Contributor I
    October 10, 2020

    I think I’m swaying towards the Power Node 2i.  Is that due an update?

    Kumar
    October 11, 2020

    What do you expect Bluesound to do for heard sound quality that Sonos or Echo cannot?

    I would also try the Sonos Sub with Sonos Amp. Compatible DSP will allow it to integrate as well as any third party Sub and better than most. And the set up is hassle free unless you enjoy tinkering with the various controls on third party Subs. 

    Jprice455
    Trending Lyricist I
    October 11, 2020

    I had a demo of the Amp and LS50 Meta’s today - really pleased, however, I did

    miss the low end on some songs.

     

    I’m going back to the store next week to try the same setup with a sub. I think the store have a Rel T5 which I hope is close to the B&W PV1 that I have at home.  Anyway I’ll also try the Blue Sound Powernode 2i as well as some KEF R3’s.

     

    Random q - can anyone tell me how Sonos devices work with Airplay 2/HomeKit? Does it appear as a separate item as my HomePod, Apple TV’s appear in the attached photo?

     

     

    You can use Sonos app or AirPlayII (see below)

     

     

      h3mAuthor
      Avid Contributor I
      October 11, 2020

      What do you expect Bluesound to do for heard sound quality that Sonos or Echo cannot?

      I would also try the Sonos Sub with Sonos Amp. Compatible DSP will allow it to integrate as well as any third party Sub and better than most. And the set up is hassle free unless you enjoy tinkering with the various controls on third party Subs. 

       

      Thanks. I think slightly better quality sound, to be honest the Bluesound supports high res which I think the Sonos doesn’t.  Correct me if I’m wrong.

       

      In terms of the Echo, it’s not on my radar. I just want a single box which I can connect my speakers, sub and a turntable (in the future). And I want AirPlay 2/HomeKit compatibility.  

       

      In terms of a sub I’ve already got a B&W PV1 sub which I intend to use with the amp.  I bought a Sonos Arc yesterday and may buy the Gen 3 to go with that tomorrow. Does the arc need a sub? 

      Kumar
      October 11, 2020

      Hi Res isn't supported to be better via blind listening tests, but if it floats your boat…I mentioned Echo more to stress this point than anything else. I haven't seen one double blind listening test where Bluesound has bested an Echo Dot as a source, leave alone Sonos.

      If you already have a sub, that is the better thing to go with until it proves itself to be unworthy, for sure.

      I am not familiar with Sonos TV products, but I would expect the Arc to be short on the ability to deliver the movies effects minus the Sub as all TV products of that form factor are. How much short and can you live without it are things related to personal preference, best decided after listening.

       

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