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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As can be seen from the ranking below, Kef LS50 is endorsed by the critics this months, and ranks #3.
| Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | T3  | HiConsumption  | What Hi-Fi  | SoundGuys  | Wirecutter  | Max Your Home Time  | The Master Switch  | Pitchfork  | Rolling Stone  | Gear Patrol  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $449 |  Q Acoustics 3020i | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | - | 8 |
| 2 | - | $280 |  Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 | - | - | 8 | 2 | - | 5 | 1 | 9 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $1600 |  Kef LS50 | 7 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | 2 |
| 4 | - | $3291 |  Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 | 5 | - | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 6 |
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Nice! Kef LS50 ranks #3 out of 15 in this month's ranking:
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This month, #1 Speakers is Q Acoustics 3020i
Expert reviews [8]
Total 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 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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General Info
Speaker Design The primary components of a bookshelf speaker are “drivers,” which are the cones that actually create the sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mids), and woofe ... Show more
Two-Way
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight
16 lbs
Indoor or Outdoor Use
Can the speaker be used outdoors?
Indoor
Cabinet
Cabinet Material The cabinet refers to the portion that surrounds and holds all of the speaker elements together - the speaker box, if you will. The most common material is wood, but you’ll also find plastic, fiberboa ... Show more
Other
Baffle shaping and port design
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud bass? There are two main types: acoustic suspension and bass reflex. Aco ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Sound Quality and Power
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), the frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can produce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shor ... Show more
79Hz - 28kHz
Magnetically Shielded When sound is played through a speaker, an electromagnet is activated using the power from the amplifier to bring the driver forward, and another magnet pulls the driver back. This causes the driver t ... Show more
Peak Power Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
Powered Speaker What you may not know about bookshelf speakers is that they don’t always work straight out of the box. To power the speakers, you often need a receiver and an amplifier. Amplifiers power the signal th ... Show more
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
High Resolution Audio More and more, musicians and streaming services are offering high-resolution audio playback for music files. Like a TV, your speaker has to be high-res capable to play these high-res files. True audio ... Show more
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.
Tweeter Type 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 ... Show more
Dome
Tweeter Material In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, etc.) and soft textiles (silk, cloth ... Show more
Vented aluminum dome
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.
Woofer Material Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
Magnesium/aluminium alloy
Controls
Remote Control
Does the box include a remote?
App/Smartphone Control If the bookshelf speaker is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled (or both), you’ll likely be able to control the output through your smartphone or other device. Sometimes, this capability comes with the caveat ... Show more
Connections
Wi-Fi Enabled Speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network to stream audio from your devices—smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. This may require an app from the brand, such as Yamaha’s ... Show more
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled d ... Show more
Wired Connections or Wireless Not to be confused with Wi-Fi-enabled speakers, wireless speaker set ups do not require a speaker wire or direct lines to other speakers and the AV receiver. Typically, these speakers require a wirele ... Show more
Speaker Wire Included Speaker wire is the connection used between speakers, amplifiers and receivers. This is a special type of wire that makes an electrical connection and transmits sound signals. You will only use this t ... Show more
Other Connections Bookshelf speakers commonly come with speaker wire inputs/outputs to connect your speaker to an AV receiver, which transmits the sound from your TV. In some cases, speakers may come with additional in ... Show more
- 2 m Powe Cord
- 3 m Cat-6 Inter-Speaker Cable
- 2 m USB Cable
- 1 m LAN Cable
Additional Info
ENERGY STAR Certified For the environmentally conscious, choosing an “ENERGY STAR Certified” speaker may be important to you. Technology devices with this label are required to meet certain industry standards as it relates ... Show more
Additional Features
Any other features available.
- Plug and Play
- Remote Control included
Official Urls:
EAN Numbers: 0637203213649, 0637203213748, 0637203215186, 0637203217906
UPC Numbers: 637203213649, 637203213748, 637203215186, 637203217906
Model Numbers: LS50ABL, LS50AGREY, LS50AWH, LS50METAW
