Experts prefer Kef LS50 over Klipsch R-15PM
On 2 Apr 2024 (24 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .
Currently, Kef LS50 received 5 endorsements from What Hi-Fi (8 Feb 2024), The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) Gear Patrol (5 Jan 2024) and 2 others. Meanwhile, Klipsch R-15PM did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi |
The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
N/A | N/A | Check price | Klipsch R-15PM | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
- | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 8 Feb 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Kef LS50 as #1
Rank Speakers Comment #1 out of 7 Kef LS50 Entertaining and innovative, these are the best stereo speakers overall.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Kef LS50 as #3
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 17 Kef LS50 Best High-End Bookshelf Speakers for Audiophiles... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 5 Jan 2024 Gear Patrol ranked Kef LS50 as #2
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 12 Kef LS50 Best upgrade... ... ... Source: www.gearpatrol.com - On 1 Mar 2024 T3 ranked Kef LS50 as #7
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Kef LS50 Awesome passive speakers for a high priceSource: www.t3.com - On 13 Feb 2023 ZD Net ranked Kef LS50 as #4
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Kef LS50 Best bookshelf speaker splurge... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $404 | Q Acoustics 3020i | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 |
- | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [19]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 10
Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
Average score based on 19 reviews | 94 |
Lowest score by World of Turntables | 80 |
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- 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.
- 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.
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- The R-15PM powered monitors deliver room-filling sound without taking up much space
- 1 x pair of RCA phono level inputs with switch for Phono/Line input versatility (Phono Pre-amp with ground screw terminal)
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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
- Phono Preamp with ground screw terminal
- USB digital audio from a PC or Mac single RCA line level output for connection to sub.
- Digital optical
- 3.5mm mini jack line leve
- Plug and Play
- Remote Control included
Kef LS50 are a popular and one of the most expensive options. They're in the top 3 bestselling speakers and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Wharfedale Linton or Kanto TUK .
Kef LS50 were released in 2012. There are a lot of newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Kef LS50 are $1279.01 more expensive than average speakers ($259.99).