KEF LS50 Wireless II Titanium Gray (demo)

KEF LS50 Wireless II - The ultimate wireless hi-fi speaker

demo model in good condition, minor cosmetic flaws may occur

LS50 Wireless II is far more than a high-performance speaker - it is the perfect all-in-one speaker system. The active speaker reveals every detail in your favorite music, which you stream from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and much more.

Highlights

• Transparent and punchy soundstage with superb dynamics.
• Large and three-dimensional stereo image with 12th gen. Uni-Q MAT driver.
• Wireless 24-bit/96kHz streaming (24-bit/192kHz with wired connection)
• 24-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256, and MQA support.
• Streaming package with Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer, Roon, Amazon Music, podcasts, and internet radio.
• Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth aptX
• Easy setup and personalized sound with EQ and DSP
• Connectivity options for TV, subwoofer, CD player, and turntable.
• Versatile and easy to place

A new world without a separate preamplifier, amplifier, DAC, streamer, and cables

With LS50 Wireless II, KEF has managed to do what was unthinkable just a decade ago – they have created an all-in-one speaker that can replace the traditional system’s many separate products and cables, without compromising either sound or performance. LS50 Wireless is truly a high-end speaker that can reveal every detail in your favorite music, which you can stream from Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, or Roon through AirPlay 2 or Chromecast. The advantage of LS50 II is that its ease, user-friendliness, and high sound quality will make you listen to much more music. And every single note, word, and detail of it.

LS50 Wireless II does not limit you to only streaming music from various services, however, because you can also stream music directly from your network server. With LS50 Wireless II, KEF has made it possible to play high-res sources such as 24-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD256, and MQA.

High performance and a large sweet spot

LS50 Wireless II introduces the 12th generation of KEF’s unique and patented Uni-Q driver, which has been improved in several ways through KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), which won What-Hi-Fi's 'Innovation of the year' award in 2020.

MAT is a complex labyrinth-like structure with different sizes and lengths that is able to absorb specific frequency ranges, creating an “acoustic black hole.” KEF has placed the technology behind the tweeter, enabling it to absorb as much as 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver. The result is that distortion is eliminated so that pure and natural sound can be maximized. It is innovation that we have come to know and love KEF for.

As we have come to expect from KEF, its 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT and a completely reworked motor system ensures that you never miss the sweet spot. This means you get a significantly better stereo image, where the sound becomes far more three-dimensional and realistic. Exactly as music sounds in real life, and as our ears are designed to hear it. Add to this that KEF has equipped the LS50 with its DSP technology, tailored to the Uni-Q driver, and you begin to understand why the LS50 Wireless II is such a great-sounding and entertaining speaker.

Powerful amplifier with a full 760 watts

Inside the speakers you will find an incredibly powerful set of integrated amplifiers, which help ensure that the sound is as precise, rhythmic, and tight as it is. KEF has upgraded the amplifiers so that each speaker has a 280-watt class-D for the low-frequency range and a 100-watt class-A/B for the high-frequency range. This provides an incredible 760 watts per system and a bass and midrange that can fill the whole room, along with a fantastically detailed treble and a refined, controlled bass/midrange.

Connect all your sources

Whether you need an active speaker for streaming through AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, and others, or a wireless speaker for your TV, game console, CD player, or turntable, the choice is yours with LS50 Wireless II. And if you want the full movie experience, forget the soundbar and connect KEF's own KC62 subwoofer to the speakers instead. With LS50 Wireless II, you can play what you want, where you want it. Their compact design makes them easy to place in the living room, kitchen, or office. All these possibilities are what make LS50 Wireless II one of - if not the best - active wireless speakers on the market!

User-focused and personalized listening experience

With its Connect app, KEF has made it possible for you to have total control over your listening experience, so it suits your room and taste. The intuitive sound settings make it easy for you to tailor the sound to your personal taste, and they make it easy for you to compensate for the acoustic challenges your room presents. The hardest choice when setting up LS50 Wireless II is figuring out where they should stand, because they will look good and sound great in any room.

LS50 Wireless II can advantageously be mounted on the KEF S2 Floor Stand, which is specially designed for the speaker.