Clive Burson Funk with KEF LS50 Meta

Clive’s Burson Funk with KEF LS50 Meta

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So far, my experience has been nothing short of excellent! The Burson Funk paired with the LS50 Meta speakers creates a truly remarkable audio setup. The synergy between them is evident, with the Funk enhancing the clarity and detail of the LS50 Metas, resulting in a rich and dynamic soundstage. The combination delivers a balanced, immersive listening experience that really brings out the best in both components. I’m thoroughly impressed with how well they work together!

The System

Listening with

KEF LS50 Meta · Speakers: bookshelf, two-way bass reflex (Uni-Q)
  • Impedance: 8 Ω (minimum 3.5 Ω)
  • Sensitivity: 85 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
  • Frequency response: 79 Hz – 28 kHz (±3 dB); 47 Hz – 45 kHz range
  • Recommended amplifier power: 40 – 100 W
  • Other: max SPL 106 dB

Matching notes: The LS50 Meta is rated at 85 dB (2.83 V / 1 m) into 8 Ω nominal (3.5 Ω minimum). Burson rates the Funk at 35 W into 8 Ω and 45 W into 4 Ω. At that rating the speaker would reach about 100 dB SPL at 1 m (calc., one speaker, before room gain). KEF recommends 40 – 100 W amplifiers. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Burson

Burson Funk · Headphone amplifier / integrated amplifier
  • Output power (headphone): 16 Ω 3.5 W · 32 Ω 2.5 W · 100 Ω 0.6 W · 150 Ω 0.4 W · 300 Ω 0.15 W
  • Power: 8 Ω: 35 W · 4 Ω: 45 W
  • Output impedance: <2 Ω (headphone)
  • Gain: not published
  • Inputs: RCA L/R
  • Input impedance: 38 kΩ
  • Outputs: headphone (SE); speaker terminals
  • Other: Model P-300; THD <0.03%; FR ±1 dB 0-35 kHz; speaker S/N 92.5 dB

[2] [3] [4]

Also in the system

Pioneer DJM-300

Specs from manufacturer data unless a source below says otherwise. “calc.” values are worked out from those figures (V = √(P × R); 110 dB SPL used as a loud reference level). Gear listed without specs is not in our spec library yet.

  1. KEF LS50 Meta: us.kef.com
  2. Burson Funk product page (funk page)
  3. Burson Funk product page (funk page, archived 2021)
  4. Burson Funk User Manual V1.5 (Burson downloads)