KEF LS50 Meta Vs. QUAD S2 Speaker Comparison Review

[@norrieclark5217]

Just got a pair of Quad S2's partly due to your reviews.I have a fairly small room and your reviews indicated that they would be a good solution and they certainly are.The highlight for me so far with my short time with them is the airiness where you can pinpoint exactly where separate instruments are in the soundstage. Anyone looking for great sound in a small room should definitely check them out.

[@hclandscapes]

I use mine in a medium sized room and they fill the room easily. What application do you have with your Quads?

[@elise10lies84]

How is the bass? Does it sound steady? Or thin?

[@vjekson78]

Tx on review! I am owner of Quad s2, and I love them. Great bass reproduction, amazing voice and guitar reproduction. One of best speakers I've heard so far!

[@frankieknuckles9610]

They are both very close. But I like the quad better because they are more balanced and the piano and voice sound more natural too me.

[@MANMAN-ze2tc]

QUAD for me !! Open & airing with precised sound.

[@arunkumarnsmorpheus1983]

One of the better reviewers of hi end audio.

[@jonascassel839]

Just got the Quad S1 and could not be happier! All I need now is a sub.

[@Tharbamar]

Good Choice.

[@popetoby178]

I own the S2's, great speaker. The ribbon tweeter is amazing.

[@bazjed5881]

Quads for sure. More dynamic, & refined sounding. Smooth treble is a winner!

[@DougMen1]

There's very few speakers that can outperform the Metas, IMO, but the Quads do in this comparison

[@tshaolin971]

Great explanations ! The ls 50 meta are analytical they produce a rational sound, the Quad s2 are musical they produce an emotional sound.

[@tshaolin971]

@@gimig91 Hi, I've earned the Kef Lsx and the slight brightness of the metal dome pointed out by Tharbamar is not to underestimate, it's fatiguing and aggresive for the ears after maybe 2 hours of listening. When I say analytical I mean that they have been scientifically designed to digitaly mimic sounds with their stiff metallic based speakers, that's why they have more attack. So you have an artificial robotic sound signature that is perfect for mathematicaly computed electronic music of low complexity but you don't really feel emotions with human organic, analogic, acoustic musics that have rich tones and hamonics. On the other hand Quads are musical and neutral, they are not colored, they vibrates with natural thanks to their flexible materials used for the speakers.

[@skipacuff5104]

@@tshaolin971 I call bullshit. You remind me of a theologist explaining the preferences of an imaginary deity.

[@ChristopherYork1978]

This makes sense to me. There’s a romance to warmer or maybe colored sounding speakers but the KEFs makes a good monitor.

[@SoCalFreelance]

Not only the voice but the cymbals also sound more complex with the ribbon tweeter. I wish B&W would adopt this technology for their speakers.

[@gg.6967]

@SoCalFreelance , why wish for an adaptation if many others are on the market, just curious 👀.

[@blueskymusica]

It's a great shoot-out of two quality speakers (although I haven't heard the Meta's yet I lived with the original LS50's for 6 years). I have a personal preference for the Quads by some margin, more natural and easier on the ear, also easier to live with in terms of system matching and positioning.

[@avinashpai1977]

I have the quads paired with a bluesound powernode. They are brilliant speakers with a detailed presentation, great soundstage, brilliant tonality of musical instruments including bass guitar, drums, pianos and guitars. They are not fatiguing at all. I also recently bought the KEF WIRLESS II and these match up to the KEFs in almost all departments but the volume and beat them in tonality and soundstage to my ears. For rock and metal sort of music however my KEF Q series towers and smoother and preferable to me,

[@armanddimeo6575]

The Quads by far. They are smoother, better balanced, and more natural sounding. The KEFs make me jumpy and anxious even on this KZbin video.

[@skipacuff5104]

This has to be a troll.

[@hclandscapes]

@@skipacuff5104 🤣

[@mariocassar6087]

Listening on my headphones, I prefer the Quads, the KEF are ‘denser’! But both are good for a bookshelf speaker.

[@dailyfrenchie9047]

The best tweeter I've heard is the RAAL ribbon. The Quad is close. I demo'd LS50 Meta's at home and they're great. Very alive sounding. But, a true ribbon is amazing in it's ability to have so much air without being harsh or bright. Some people hear cheap AMT tweeters and think it's a ribbon and it is not. AMT's can be good, but a true ribbon well implemented is a special sound that is hard to beat.

[@takeiteasy6154]

Definitely agree with ribbon sound, monitor audio pl200 has a very nice natural treble, and fast but airy like real. Bad recordings sound really bad, compared to standard domes, good recordings sound lovely.

[@qua7771]

@@takeiteasy6154 I know what you're saying regarding poor recordings, and revealing speakers. That can thin out what is considered acceptable in a music collection. Sometimes it's obvious that instruments were recorded in different rooms, then stuck together in a way that doesn't blend realistically. The instruments can sound.disconnected. Despite, I like knowing that a system is capable of revealing this. I find it interesting, and somewhat reassuring.

[@Velvet_Torpedo]

really nice review, ultimately it will depend on the system but over KZbin its easily the Quad's for me.

[@rogerhardcastle6019]

I’m looking forward to a Kef R3 meta shootout with Quad Revela 1. And a shootout between Quad Revela 2 and Kef Ref 3

[@MD-cn1nt]

I have S-2s paired with a oldie-but-goodie Quad 909 amp playing through a Belles Aria preamp...it sounds glorious. Non-fatiguing, wide soundstage, locked-in center image, wonderful grip and air....plays much bigger than you'd expect. It's been a while since I've heard the LS50, but I remember it sounding etched and bright to my ears. Again, it's been a while, but the impression stuck. Not feeling that at all with my Quads. In fact, they're the first box speaker I've owned in years (after several OBs and omnis) that I can imagine keeping for a long time. Very happy.

[@karlburchill2704]

I love Kef speakers but the Quads sound more natural

[@macallanvintage]

Listen to the Quads in another location, and you’ll prefer the KEFs.

[@vinniewho2173]

excellent reviews with description that is right on based on the sample clips. since i use for personal listening mostly during work, i am deciding to go with the quad

[@TheBishopFury]

To each their own. KEFs will easy find buyers for their 'flow", spaciousness, fullness - then Quads come up with texture, detail, separation - just listen to drums, they tell everything.

[@BadMonkeyFinger_Audio]

You are very right about the drum 'telling you everything'. I specifically listened for that, and while I realize it IS only a youtube video, the difference is astonishing. Not even close (even though I know the LS50 is good in person/ in real life use).

[@cybergod77]

Thks for the review & sound demo. Quad S2 sounds more detailed & dynamic and I prefer it over the KEFs. Could I suggest using nearfield mics so as to remove the room coloration?

[@MMaatthhiieeuu]

The Quads are much more lively, and a very clear winner for me too.

[@airyfidelity475]

I don't quite understand why would people talk about the dome harshness here - The stiffened dome in LS50 / LS50 Meta has a first break-up point over 30k Hz! There are no harshness from them. Meanwhile although the S2 sounds a bit more coloured and pleasing to my ear, there is a little bit of mid range suck out there.

[@JuanLega]

I think the issue with the brightness on the original KEF LS50's is the resonance in the chamber that's formed in the gap between the tweeter and midrange. This issue was fixed in the 12th generation UNI-Q.

[@aarthoor]

Interesting. It's like this video was made just for me, I have some S2's and was wondering if the LS50 Meta would be a worthy upgrade but it seems they have all the faults that drove me away from speakers of their type - brightness and aggression that sound great in the shop but drives you mad after a week at home. So thanks for saving me some money! If you'd like a quick review of the Quad S2's, I have had mine for two years and listen to them every day and they sounds as good and pleasing as they did when I bought them. No stress, no brightness and the most realistic piano you ever heard (this means everything else is right as far as I'm concerned, pianos are so hard to reproduce). The only thing you have to bear in mind is that the Quads need a few weeks running in. Seriously good little speakers.

[@padmeshsethuraman5617]

Amplifier?

[@awwbollocksthen1359]

The way you describe the sound of the S2s make me realise that is exactly what I'm looking for! May I beg to know what amplifier you drove the S2s with?

[@wiebl5266]

thank you so much for doing what you do... I do get a good sense which one I would buy by listening to your audio clips. They are NOT exact replication, BUT i can get a sense which one I would prefer more. For example, i already have a speaker that sounds like Quad S2 (love it!), and so I would go for KEF Meta, bcoz, both are good in its own ways. Thank you Tharbamar!

[@duongminh6839]

Definitely S2 for me. Thanks for the comparison!

[@gerardfletcher1203]

great review first clas love the room anmd the music. u just nail it on the head thank u sir

[@parvezshaikhul]

Seems quads are nicer I think before commenting we need to play more and different tracks.

[@zogzog1063]

I have not heard the Quads but I would pick them because I found the KEFs were slightly grating. I am sure Thabamar is on the money when he suggests coupling it with a warmer sounding amp.

[@thewillwilliams]

I have owned the original LS50 and the S2. Neither speaker was for me. They just don’t reproduce enough bass in a medium sized room to realistically recreate the intended sound. For me anyway. I would agree with the comments on the merits of each speaker. Great video as always.

[@aarthoor]

They were really designed for small rooms but my Quad S2's sounded so much better with a REL subwoofer, not a top of the range one but the cheapest, just fills it out and warms the sound up. A major upgrade.

[@Revelator2025]

We’re you really expecting to get bass extension out of such small drivers?

[@jamesbeckerton1730]

I'm playing these at home through a pair of 1970's Mordaunt Short festival 2 speakers, so I can only hear what my speakers at home can do, just like anyone else listening at home. The funny thing is this, I was reading and I only looked up easch time the Quad speakers were playing 'I'm enjoying this bit I'll look at the screen... (Quads playing again).

[@sza2562]

I am happy with my MS 35TS, but Quad is tempting.

[@matthewpool494]

Great review love your new setup.

[@net_news]

didn't hear them in person but the Quads S2 sound much better to me.

[@dangoh2237]

Quad S2 is the best! Kef is always for Rock n Roll!

[@altabriziyehya4735]

S-2 is Same price as Wharfedale - Linton 85th I wonder how they compare to each other’s

[@StewartRoss]

Always interesting how there's no standardised pricing. In Australia, the Quad S-2's are $900AUD cheaper than KEF LS50 Meta and $1300AUD cheaper than the Wharfedale Linton's.

[@손여민-j4x]

Here in Korea, Quad S-2 is almost a half price of Linton 85th...

[@altabriziyehya4735]

@@손여민-j4x thank you 🙏🏻

[@AyushP2014]

Quads are way more open than the KEFs! Also piano sounds so real in Quads than KEFs.. 🙌

[@MrStingraybernard]

I think the quads sound a little boxy , It’s hard to tell on KZbin but I believe I can hear the cabinet

[@leeh4722]

These comparisons are great....keep it up. Best reviewer on KZbin for me 👍

[@saedamad]

Thank you and good morning from Singapore.. To be frank I personally love the quat

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

That was an awesome comparrssion great job ! Thank you

[@JuanLega]

It would be interesting to hear your opinion of the KEF's with a different amplifier. I heard them with a Roger's tube amplifier a couple of weeks ago and they sounded really good. Much bigger sound than one expects. I really like them. Can't wait to hear the new LS50 wireless II.

[@snakeobias]

I'm only listening to this on (decent) headphones, but why do the Quads sound so good? This is the first time I've heard comparable class speaker where the Metas clearly come out second best. They sound too "sweet", where the Quads have a real "natural" clarity to them. And the Metas seem really "narrow". I can't feel any depth of soundstage when I close my eyes and listen, but with the Quads, I can vividly picture the placement of the instruments.

[@brydon10]

I like the looks of the quad better. They both sound good, it's hard to pick between them.

[@JG-gg9wk]

I know it's KZbin but the Quads hands down for me.

[@topkho]

Much more natural indeed

[@djfirestormx]

I hate the KEF uni-q. They are lacking in the vocal range, never have liked them. iby default the Quad wins

[@net_news]

same impression here

[@LarsTimme]

@@djfirestormx they lack in the vocal range? 🧐 I think the opposite

[@PanAmStyle]

From these samples, I would agree. The Quads have a coherency and overall “musicality” that gives it the edge for me. I wouldn’t call it “easy listening” Michael described - I would say just more true to the recording. The KEFs “leading edge, decay and resolution” sounded a wee bit harsh to me. Also, the KEF’s bass seemed sloppier, even if being more pronounced. It would be interesting to hear the larger/floorstanders in the S series.

[@MBdrummer3288]

Quads for me. Beautiful room too!

[@rdolle990]

Symbols are like in the room with the S2.

[@awwbollocksthen1359]

If I can't put up with any kind of brightness yet I have a arcam amp wouldn't it make sense to go with the quad S2 especially if I got a pair of stereo Rels to help with the low end ? Opinions most appreciated

[@RFerreira2009]

I'm so glad I got the S2 and to think I only paid 499€ brand new for them, what a steal.

[@davidnewboult6887]

That was a steal, in the uk £599 at present.

[@RFerreira2009]

@@davidnewboult6887 Yes and I paid that with shipping included and the ones I got were the piano white version which is usually 100€ more expensive than the normal finishes.

[@daweihk88]

@@RFerreira2009 what a steal, do you mind to share where to get this deal ?

[@RFerreira2009]

@@daweihk88 It was a German store, they had a huge discount on the S1 and S2, but they're sold out now.

[@Arslanbey701]

great speakers Thanks to you, I got to know them better and bought a pair. I made a few demos on my channel, I highly recommend it. I wish you a day full of music with my love.

[@Mad.Maxx.77]

Another great review! Which would you recommend for near field like a PC gaming and music setup? I have an SVS SB2000 subwoofer, Topping D90 dac and Avantone CLA200 a/b studio amplifier, too. Seems like the LS50 might work better in my case.

[@lextr3110]

quad s2 are clearly more natural sounding but missing bass, bass quality and attack/dynamics.. so i guess i dont like either

[@tshaolin971]

Lol you are picky, the Quad s2 are less agressive for the ears.

[@joeycastillo1496]

They are both great sounding, but for me the Kef is my choice. Sounds more detailed and layered!

[@mattvanoccupanther]

I own the Quads - the tweeters sound great for the price. Haven't heard the KEFs but I think they're harder to drive than the Quads.

[@ktk77]

The piano and the electro guitar sounds better on the Quad but interesting enough i found the vocal better to my liking on the Kef. Quads vocals felt a little sucked out by comparision. At least that's how I hear with my focal clear headphones. Thank you for the video @Tharbamar

[@TheDistrict644]

Quad for me as well. It seems to have a fuller natural sound. The Kef's are lacking in detail and sound a bit thinner on instruments. It would be interesting to hear the Kef's with gear a bit more warmer or the same gear, dialing in on the bass and treble. I think you really need to own a variety of signature pieces, when attempting to decide on speakers in your setup There are certain speakers that have a build that makes them just a great all around speaker. I cant say this for the Quads, but, they are the winner with this setup.

[@nicksundby]

Great review. Remember that floorstanders take the same space and actually have bass.

[@RennieAsh]

To me the KEF sounded slightly forward on some of those vocals/guitar. The drums sounded nice and clean. The quads arguably more relaxed, with seemingly more treble and bass extension. Perhaps a little too much treble. You get more of the attack of the cymbal strike but the KEF seems to have better body to the rest of the cymbal sound.

[@ok4486]

I own ls 50 , but I prefer quad speakers lots of detail tone coming from below 300 Hz that I never heard b4 more real life , wharfedale speakers they sound the same as the quad that's what my 👂 told me

[@Freedom89984]

Kef’s are better with Hegel or Arcam amp. When I play my own recorded music with vocals, they sound just like what I recorded.

[@Tharbamar]

Please remember I never said they have bad sound. I have my experience with Hegel, do you have experience with PMA-SX11 Class A bias amplifier? thanks

[@svalbard01]

Great review, as always. I wonder--maybe you already mentioned it--has the Quad S2 replaced the B&W 706 S2 as your reference speaker? If not, which one do you prefer more now? As a viewer, it seems to me like you prefer the Quad.

[@Tharbamar]

No Sir, I have all the speakers and using them base on my mode. Right now LS50 Meta is serving as my wife’s TV speakers and today I listen to Wharfedale D225 in my music den. Thanks

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

@@TharbamarDo you still prefer the D225 over the Quad S2? If so, what do you like more about the Wharfedales?

[@Tharbamar]

@@MadLadsAnonymous Sorry I no longer use either speakers. Thank you.

[@RKSidd]

I have quite a bright amplifier with really great detail and super tight bass control. So, I am after bookshelf speakers which can reign in the harse treble. It appears the Quad may fit the bill.

[@larsv6144]

The S2 sounds less bright in your demo, nicer to my ears. I have actually the Z2, so might be used and prefer the SQ of Quad. I am currently using the Musical Fidelity M5si (with Node 2i, Tidal Hifi and Topping E30). Before I tried the XTZ Edge and Schiit Saga+ and Node 2i. Recently tried the NAD C298 with Node 2i and Topping E30 (in preamp setting). M5si and E30 is an improvement over XTZ and Saga+. The NAD C298 was very detailed, tight base, but I sent it back cause it kept shutting down after 4 hours playing while the music was still playing. So I will continue testing the C298 as soon as I get a replacement unit. Might want to try an tube pre amp (Musical Paradise MP701 MK2) with the NAD C298. What type/brand amplifier would you recommend?

[@rebeccasnyder431]

Where did you buy your component/TV stand? Look great and been looking for one just like it. Awesome video as usual

[@Tharbamar]

It’s antique piece I got from a friend, thanks

[@jeremyphilander8833]

i do live sound with coaxial speakers. what i found that you never listen on axes. always 30 to 50 degree off axis. then it becomes sweet to the ear.

[@russellparker4568]

S2s are quite special. They produce a 360 degree holographic soundstage that is hard to believe comes out of a £600 set of speakers. Also they like more power than less

[@Tharbamar]

Yes, they are truly mavelous small speakers.

[@steventsimtsos4029]

The add a more impressive and wider soundstage than the KEF's IMO.

[@Rayradityaa]

Its just me or cymbal sound reversed on both. Quad on the left side and meta on the right side.

[@brygram]

I can hear the 'box ricochet' as more pronounced with the quads. I understand the KEFs are probably a higher margin product AND more expensive...but the sound does differ, its 'easier', less 'crowded'. Any dome tweeter 'harshness' can be dialed back with tone controls? I have read that the powered LS50 II's Meta have better bass extension?

[@TheKeldman]

Those acustic boards on the walls , i like them , very nice - are they home made ? Good review thanks

[@Tharbamar]

All custom made but not home made, thanks

[@MrGlobali]

Thank you very much, Regardless at the video 'Klipsch RP600M & B&W 706 S2 Sound Demo' the explanations are really missing.

[@robharvey-duffield781]

Its interesting.. a lot of folk appear to prefer the Quads and indeed they are very good but there’s so much more fine detail and nuance in the KEF’s. That and for me at least the Quads make her sound like she is suffering from a head cold.. nice though they are they wouldn’t be for me.. I will nail my colours to the mast though and declare I have got the metas currently but am considering moving to Neat Iota Alphas or Explorers.. I currently use the metas with a Rega Elicit R and my only complaint of the KEF’s are they are a hard load to drive and the Elicit is working hard if you want to go LOUD!

[@chrisgoodson9312]

I have the Quad Z2's and love them, before that I had a pair of Quad 12L2 which I was also impressed by. I've been considering the Kef LS50's for a second bedroom system, though I'm still undecided.

[@gawdcaek]

Did you get the LS50's in the end? If so, how do they compare to the Z2's?

[@hyfydemo2660]

The quads sound similar to the ATC SCM11s I own, much more clearer than the LS50s. But on the other hand, the LS50s sound fuller-which I prefer. The SCM11s pair well with class D amps and produce more bass IMHO. I would try different amps with the quads for a little bit of more bass. Also, you need lots of power to make the LS50s sound nice, when I drive them using 150wpc amps vs 70wpc amps, the difference is night and day.

[@Rayradityaa]

I i wanna ask, which one better quad s2 or venere 1.5? Since you have/listening both. Thank you

[@Tharbamar]

Quad S2 for me, thanks

[@mbvx7]

wow. all the Quad loves. I immediately thought the KEFs sounded better. more focused. more alive. interesting because I also prefer the EVO 4.2's over the Quads ... hmm maybe I need better headphones

[@timbaker4879]

I like the Kefs better as I am waiting for them to be delivered and am terribly biased. I would like the Kef stands but at £400 its a piss-take in my book... keep well everyone

[@andrejsvis3451]

Do please Quad Revela2 vs SCANSONIC MB 2.5 B 😢😢😢 PLEASE!!!

[@Digiphex]

There are times when the LS50 guitar sounds a little unreal and even painful there at the end. Is that the experience in real life?

[@robertogarcia-qu9nb]

The BEST, Quad, for me.

[@HW007]

Hi super review. What are the speaker stands used on the quad. You have not given a link to those. Thks

[@parisstromatias637]

CREEK EVOLUTION 100A and QUAD S2 the best marriage

[@louuntitled1793]

Hello, love your video, I have a question, what is the name of the speaker stand you're using, it looks amazing !

[@JackJack-qi1hy]

Quad S2 sounds better. Listening from Yamaha A-S1200 + Quad Z2. :)

[@jm-vq4cm]

You Lucky bloke😁🤑

[@paulmercier8754]

What do you recommend for nearfield listeneing at very low volume, Quad or Meta?

[@nikoladermendzhiev7226]

Quad S2 any day for me...

[@williamdwyer3856]

i thought the voice sounded much fuller on the quads , KEF little more up front sounding, relax with the QUAD or party with the KEF Hmmm

[@Edcarpenter67]

Hi Tharbamar. I'm thinking about buying the KEF Q350 speakers but can you tell me if the Quad S2's would be a major upgrade. I really like the sound of the 350's but could splurge for the Quads if it would be worth it. I listen to classic rock, some modern rock, jazz, especially big band jazz, and well, almost anything except rap, and heavy metal. I do like a good bass response, especially mid bass. Also, what are the speaker stands that you are using? Thanks.

[@Tharbamar]

@waltbro, Q350 will give you better bass and it suits better with your music choices, thanks

[@williamjueschke9960]

The drums are more pronounced with the S2’s, I really like their sound.

[@RP-ms7lu]

Quad s2 female vocal is sweeter and lush. Yes it is easier on ear. Pleasing sound. Nice video. You have very good sound listening capacity.

[@nelsonclub7722]

i used to sell Hi end Hi-Fi hundreds of years ago back in the 80's - I had some Kef Reference 2 or 3's - the biggest one they did in Rosewood - the Kef 'sound' has changed somewhat - its more towards Acoustic Energy/Gale - Monitor Audio with its involving sound - whereas the Quads have left their dusty old ESL's behind and sound warm and inviting and you don't have to be sat down to enjoy them - however that might get a bit dull and boring after a while - interestingly I noticed Wharfedale - plagued by financial issues and lo rent when I used to sell them - the Active Diamond - truly legendary at the time - saved them and in recent years they have become all grown up in their price range - but can they match the competition sonically I wonder? True story - I had a friend who loved the Gale 301's and paired them with a Musical fidelity 2k amp - he melted the solder in the crossovers in the Gale's to the point where components fell out!!!!

[@Tharbamar]

I like stories like this, thank you for sharing.

[@vadimvadimvasiliev5169]

Winner - Quad. Cleaner, more musical voice.

[@gg0297]

I find both quite bright. The KEFs are really impressive, open sounding, forward. The Quads are as bright as the Ls50s, but I perceive their sound a little resonant, but nothing too damaging to the overall presentation. But the brightness is too much for me, on both cases. With some EQing, both speakers would satisfy my taste. Without some high shelving cut, though, not anymore.

[@oskarrammelherz3535]

Unfortunate I don’t have the possibility to test speakers before the buy . I habe the Yamaha as 1200 amp and I mostly listen to vinyl ( oldschool hip hop , jazz , 80s music ) and also have my tv connected to the amp … I’m looking for a shelf sized speaker like these two , my budget is max 2000 , what would u recommend to me ? Also I can’t place them very far from the wall …😓

[@Tharbamar]

ELAC UniFi UBR62 or Focal Aria 906 will be great for your need.

[@oskarrammelherz3535]

@@Tharbamar thank you 🙏 I will look into these

[@adas525]

What about Kef LS50 Meta vs Quad Z2?

[@venosepticgaming3864]

Well my living room is around 30m2 or 323 square feet in total size, but I do sit over in the " cornor of the room " with around 2.8m-3meters away from my current speakers ( B&O MK3 Pentas ) and would thies Quad S2 be good in this ? since I am still fearlt close to them? :)

[@sebastiang9641]

I Just bought s2's used for about 400$ cant wait to hear them :)

[@giwrgospa]

Where did you buy them for that price, Sebastian? Can you pls help me?

[@Xavman54]

Bonjour and merci for those reviews about Quad S2 ! i was about to get the LS50 Meta's but after all i heard in ur reviews and read in the comments, i think the Quad's are definitely more for me. "for long term buy" & "not tiring for long sessions" those speak to me ! but i have a question : has anybody experienced a match with Cambridge Audio CXA-81 ? i read here that they don't match much with "warm" amps like Marantz 8006 and i heard that Cambridge is kinda opposite sound compare to Marantz, but still not neutral. So i'm really wondering as this CXA81 matches almost all i need plus sentimental value (my 1st real amplifier was a Cambridge audio A1, in 1996 and i loved it). Mr Tharbamar, i'm going to post this on the 3 or 4 videos related to the Quads. I really do hope u will not consider this as spam. !f so i apologize in advance and please delete them. THANX A LOT for all ur work

[@franciscoortiz6980]

the only problem with Quad S2... hard to find now. I really wanted to buy some, saw some in store... I did not buy them when I had the chance. Now I can not find them new.

[@milagroscaviglia5034]

How do you think it compares with Dynaudio's Evoke 10???? thanks and cheers

[@Tharbamar]

Evoke 10 will handle more power.

[@milagroscaviglia5034]

Thanks THB, but I meant about Sound Signature??