[Visions Electronics] KEF LS50W $1999 - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

May 30th, 2019 5:31 pm

#1

kimwoobingsu [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 23, 2017; 2737 posts; 5428 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 5:31 pm

KEF LS50W $1999

Savings:: $800 off
Retailer:: Visions Electronics

My friend just went to Visions to demo a set of LS50Ws and ended up buying them for $2198, $600 off their regular price of $2799!
He told me they were trying to make end of month numbers, he called around to 2001 Audio Video (after his impulse buy) and they said they could do it for about $5-10 less.

End of month discounts are pretty legit after all lol

Obviously this is not for everyone (b̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶o̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶d̶o̶w̶n̶v̶o̶t̶e̶s̶), but this is an insane deal, basically USA pricing for one of the best wireless bookshelf speakers on the market right now
https://www.visions.ca/product-detail/3 ... 0WIRELESSB

Last edited by kimwoobingsu on Jun 10th, 2019 9:59 pm, edited 4 times in total.

Share:

May 30th, 2019 6:03 pm

#2

ChunkAhoy: Member; Jun 27, 2011; 296 posts; 391 upvotes; MONTRÉAL

May 30th, 2019 6:03 pm

There are two downvotes for « not a good price »
Care to share whats the best price for these usually and where to get that price?

I own the non wireless version of these. They sound insanely good. I’d love to try the wireless. Theres something cool of having a hifi speaker with built in amplification. Amp and speaker designed for each other.

+2

May 30th, 2019 6:36 pm

#3

warpdrive: Deal Guru; Mar 6, 2003; 14782 posts; 6021 upvotes; Ottawa

May 30th, 2019 6:36 pm

ChunkAhoy wrote: ↑ There are two downvotes for « not a good price »
Care to share whats the best price for these usually and where to get that price?

exactly

"I wouldn't spend this much on speakers" is not the same thing as "not a good price"

RFD is not just about saving money, it's about the thrill of the hunt and getting the stuff I want without paying full price like Joe Shmoe did.
This applies to everyday items as well as high end items that I don't really need.

+5

May 30th, 2019 6:37 pm

#4

kimwoobingsu [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 23, 2017; 2737 posts; 5428 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 6:37 pm

ChunkAhoy wrote: ↑ I own the non wireless version of these. They sound insanely good. I’d love to try the wireless. Theres something cool of having a hifi speaker with built in amplification. Amp and speaker designed for each other.

The fact that they integrated all of this in the small package makes them really impressive
The reason these might win out against some other speakers in my house is the beautiful design, and lack of cables and amps (WAF).
These speakers are gorgeous.

+4

May 30th, 2019 6:40 pm

#5

warpdrive: Deal Guru; Mar 6, 2003; 14782 posts; 6021 upvotes; Ottawa

May 30th, 2019 6:40 pm

Actually I think they are kind of ugly....I don't like to see exposed drivers especially gold ones.

but there's no arguing these are worth their price soundwise.

RFD is not just about saving money, it's about the thrill of the hunt and getting the stuff I want without paying full price like Joe Shmoe did.
This applies to everyday items as well as high end items that I don't really need.

May 30th, 2019 6:56 pm

#6

Keny: Sr. Member; Dec 28, 2006; 968 posts; 1007 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 6:56 pm

When you see the wired ones are selling for $1200 and the wireless ones for $2200, you know something is wrong there.

May 30th, 2019 7:01 pm

#7

Ren: Deal Addict; Jun 24, 2002; 3080 posts; 773 upvotes; BC

May 30th, 2019 7:01 pm

Clarity for these are something else, but I’ll admit at this price point magnepans become tempting if size is no concern.

HEATWARE

+1

May 30th, 2019 7:04 pm

#8

Marphyin: Deal Addict; Apr 19, 2011; 2512 posts; 2756 upvotes; Calgary

May 30th, 2019 7:04 pm

These are not really really wireless. You know that right.

Images

Rule No.1 here: Buy first, Think afterwards.

May 30th, 2019 7:07 pm

#9

blazed16: Deal Guru; Jul 8, 2009; 10706 posts; 5045 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 7:07 pm

Im also not a fan of the look of these but they do sound great.

ING Direct since the beginning! Tangerine to the end!
Public Mobile user!
EQ BANK!
SIMPLii !!
Buy first think later!

May 30th, 2019 7:17 pm

#10

Dimebag: Jr. Member; Mar 14, 2019; 163 posts; 181 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

May 30th, 2019 7:17 pm

Visions will give you these prices anytime, if you haggle with them a bit.

May 30th, 2019 7:22 pm

#11

cypher: Member; Nov 6, 2003; 309 posts; 81 upvotes; Oakville, ON

May 30th, 2019 7:22 pm

Keny wrote: ↑ When you see the wired ones are selling for $1200 and the wireless ones for $2200, you know something is wrong there.

The wireless ones contain an internal amp and the electronics to control it all. That and the fact they are new are the main reasons for the price difference,

I was offered these for just under $2000 during the BF sale last November. I tested them in my home, and they did sound nice, but I couldn't justify the difference compared to my LS50's.

+1

May 30th, 2019 7:34 pm

#12

popo: Deal Addict; Jun 7, 2006; 1647 posts; 232 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 7:34 pm

cypher wrote: ↑ The wireless ones contain an internal amp and the electronics to control it all. That and the fact they are new are the main reasons for the price difference,

I was offered these for just under $2000 during the BF sale last November. I tested them in my home, and they did sound nice, but I couldn't justify the difference compared to my LS50's.

I was also offered these for $2000 back in 2018 around June Can't find the offer anymore otherwise I'd share the handwritten offer.

+1

May 30th, 2019 7:40 pm

#13

U4LIFE: Deal Addict; Jul 31, 2015; 1217 posts; 730 upvotes; AB

May 30th, 2019 7:40 pm

Got my blue/black ones end of 2018 for $2050 at visions in St. Albert.

Love them

May 30th, 2019 7:49 pm

#14

vcrm2lbb: Newbie; Jan 2, 2019; 5 posts; 7 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 7:49 pm

It’s not a great price, I got mine in March, originally quoted 2250 but got them for 1988.

Images

+3

May 30th, 2019 8:20 pm

#15

cy: Deal Fanatic; May 29, 2003; 6831 posts; 2762 upvotes; GTA

May 30th, 2019 8:20 pm

Amazing set of speakers. Worth every penny. I hear things that I've never heard on the same song that I've been listening for years with these speakers. I think these looks better in person in a proper setting compare to in store, but I do agree that not everyone like the look of these.

I've seen lower price (around $2000-2050) but if you need something now it's decent. I bought mine at the cheaper price.

May 30th, 2019 8:44 pm

#16

biggaroupa: Sr. Member; Aug 15, 2007; 566 posts; 232 upvotes; Richmond Hill

May 30th, 2019 8:44 pm

LS50 are amazing speakers, I was close to pulling trigger on the wired ones for $1K, but I found a fire deal on JBL Arena 130 and I think they belt out more power and low end.

May 30th, 2019 8:54 pm

#17

vkrasov: Member; Aug 26, 2008; 392 posts; 182 upvotes; Calgary, AB

May 30th, 2019 8:54 pm

ChunkAhoy wrote: ↑ I own the non wireless version of these. They sound insanely good. I’d love to try the wireless. Theres something cool of having a hifi speaker with built in amplification. Amp and speaker designed for each other.

Isn't wired version active too? Network-enabled active speakers is right direction for sure.
But wireless... I doubt the wisdom of paying 1K to compete for bandwidth with neighbours and microwave interference.

May 30th, 2019 8:57 pm

#18

r1lee: Deal Fanatic; Jan 17, 2003; 8632 posts; 1087 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 8:57 pm

warpdrive wrote: ↑ Actually I think they are kind of ugly....I don't like to see exposed drivers especially gold ones.

but there's no arguing these are worth their price soundwise.

Bah... I love them and mine sound great.

May 30th, 2019 9:06 pm

#19

kimwoobingsu [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 23, 2017; 2737 posts; 5428 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 9:06 pm

vcrm2lbb wrote: ↑ It’s not a great price, I got mine in March, originally quoted 2250 but got them for 1988.

That’s a sick price.

My buddy’s price is trash, time to delete this thread or move it to garbage deals.

If you are comfortable can you PM me your whole receipt without the personal information (but like with the store and stuff)?, I want to see if we can get my buddy’s price adjusted. How did you get such an awesome deal?

Last edited by kimwoobingsu on May 30th, 2019 9:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.

May 30th, 2019 9:07 pm

#20

kimwoobingsu [OP]: Deal Addict; Nov 23, 2017; 2737 posts; 5428 upvotes

May 30th, 2019 9:07 pm

So many people on here have LS50s damn