Kef LS50 - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives
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- Product 1: Connect wirelessly via dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity or Bluetooth 4.0, as well as wired via an asynchronous USB Connection, digital (TOSLINK) input, or an RCA analog input.
- Product 1: The LS50W uses a 5.25" Uni-Q driver capable of reaching down to 40Hz, combined with a built-in 192Khz/24bit DAC and 230W amplifier.
- Product 1: Wirelessly control the LS50W with the accompanying iOS or Android app.
- Product 1: Wi-Fi Network Frequency Band : Dual-band 2.4GHz/ 5 GHz || Power Input: 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz || Frequency Response : (±3dB) Measured at 85dB/1m
- Product 2: The KEF performance speaker stands feature dampening base plates and a hollow central column that can be loaded with our optional Inert filler for a truly uncolored sound.
- Product 2: An integrated cable management system allows you to hide away cables within the stands to create a clean look.
- Product 2: All three colors of the KEF Performance Speaker Stands are paint-matched to the finishes of the KEF LS50W.
- Product 2: Stands are sold in pairs and do not come with mass loading sand.
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1 | - | $449 | ![]() | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | - | 8 |
2 | - | $280 | ![]() | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | 5 | 1 | 9 | - | - |
3 | - | $1600 | ![]() | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | 2 |
4 | - | $3291 | ![]() | 5 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 6 |
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Expert reviews [8]
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 4
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 8 reviews | 97 |
Lowest score by Audio Placebo | 94 |
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
- 2 m Powe Cord
- 3 m Cat-6 Inter-Speaker Cable
- 2 m USB Cable
- 1 m LAN Cable
- Plug and Play
- Remote Control included