Edifier S1000W vs KEF LSX II LT

Short answer: the KEF LSX II LT is the more refined active speaker system, while the Edifier S1000W wins on connection variety. KEF’s coaxial driver maintains more consistent sound across seats and has measured 55Hz -3dB bass, HDMI, USB-C, Wi-Fi, optical, Bluetooth, and app-based placement and subwoofer controls.

The S1000W offers Wi-Fi plus two RCA inputs, optical and coaxial digital inputs, making it unusually accommodating of old and new sources. KEF’s response is not perfectly neutral and bass compresses near loud playback, but it has independent measurements behind its performance. Edifier’s high-resolution input support does not by itself establish acoustic accuracy.

Buy the Edifier S1000W if you need its unusually broad mix of analog and digital source inputs.

Buy the KEF LSX II LT for HDMI-based TV use, app adjustment, and a more measured acoustic foundation.

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Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Edifier S1000W: $499.99 per pair Amazon eBay

Pros: Network playback and multiple digital and analog connections make it a convenient all-in-one music system. Support for high-resolution input is useful for compatibility with different sources.

Cons: High-resolution input support does not itself improve acoustic accuracy. The all-in-one format offers less component flexibility than separate speakers and amplification.

Full Edifier S1000W review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	60w RMS Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bluetooth	Yes, 5.2
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified)
Coaxial Input	Yes
Dimensions	13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	No
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Optical Input	Yes
Outputs	None
RCA Input	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	No
Weight	37 lbs (16.8 kg)
XLR Input	No

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KEF LSX II LT: $549.99 per pair Amazon eBay

Pros: The coincident driver provides useful consistency across listening positions, and the app offers placement and subwoofer adjustments. Erin’s measurements give preference scores of 3.93 standalone and 6.16 with an ideal subwoofer, with -3dB bass around 56Hz. HDMI and USB connectivity make it convenient for a small TV or desktop system. Measured bass extension of 55Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 84dB.

Cons: The 3.4dB midrange response span and treble-region dips keep it below more neutral monitors. The existing review finds bass compression around 88-92dB/1m and rising distortion at higher levels, so the small drivers suit close listening rather than a large room. This LT version has no analog input; a turntable cannot plug straight into it.

Full KEF LSX II LT review and specifications →

AES Input	No
Amplifier Power	100w RMS Per Speaker
App	No
Aux Input	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	46Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	55Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Coaxial Input	No
Dimensions	9.5"H x 6.1"W x 7.1"D (241.3 x 154.9 x 180.3 mm)
Drivers	115mm (4.5in.) magnesium/aluminium alloy cone woofer, 19mm (0.75in.) aluminium dome tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	54Hz - 28kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI Input	Yes
Inputs	Wifi, USB-C, HDMI, Optical, Bluetooth
Optical Input	Yes
Outputs	RCA Subwoofer
RCA Input	No
Sensitivity	84dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score	3.26
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub	5.62
Subwoofer Output	Yes
TRS Input	No
USB Input	Yes
Weight	15 lbs (6.8 kg)
XLR Input	No

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