The KEF LS50 Wireless II ranks #14 out of 65 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.
Brand: KEF
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#14 KEF LS50 Wireless II: $2,999.00 per pair Amazon KEF Crutchfield eBay
Pros: Erin’s measurements give preference scores of 4.52 standalone and 6.59 with an ideal subwoofer, with a -3dB point around 51Hz. The coincident Uni-Q layout helps preserve tonal consistency across horizontal and vertical listening positions. Low listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.308 supports relatively clean midrange reproduction. HDMI eARC and streaming functions make it a capable all-in-one stereo system. Measured bass extension of 51.3Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The 3.0dB response span is good but not reference-leading, and dispersion still varies with frequency. Compact bass drivers limit deep-bass output. App placement adjustments are not the same as microphone-based automatic room correction. The price and primary/secondary architecture are practical trade-offs; neither driver geometry nor a single directivity statistic guarantees the best sound in every room.
How it compares: Just above it: JBL 305P MKII - $2680 cheaper, 199W less output power. Just below it: Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Plus - $2299 cheaper, 40W less output power.
| Amplifier Power | 280W (LF) + 100W (HF) per speaker, bi-amped |
|---|---|
| App | KEF Connect (placement EQ presets, source selection, firmware updates) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 41.5Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51.3Hz (measured, spinorama.org) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 12" x 7.9" x 12.2" (305 x 200 x 311 mm) each |
| Drivers | Uni-Q coincident array: 130mm aluminum woofer + 25mm MAT aluminum dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes, fixed placement presets (desk/bookshelf/wall-mount) - no automatic room correction |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 28kHz ±3dB |
| Inputs | HDMI eARC, optical, digital coaxial, 3.5mm analog, USB-A (service), Ethernet |
| Maximum SPL | 108dB at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | RCA subwoofer |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.52 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.59 |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| Weight | 44.3 lbs (20.1 kg) for the pair |
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