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Brand | KEF |
Model Name | LSX II Wireless |
Speaker Type | Bookshelf |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Special Feature | network ready |
About this item
- LSX II offers the highest quality sound in its size with streaming up to 24bit/384kHz, making high-fidelity sound accessible to more listeners.Waterproof : No
- LSX II supports HDMI ARC and USB-C inputs, making it the perfect companion for TV, laptop and more.
- When partnered with other wireless speakers, you can use AirPlay 2, Chromecast or Roon to fill the entire house with the same playlist.
- LSX II delivers high-fidelity sound while it is compact enough to fit into any setting. You can place the speakers on a bookshelf, desktop or even attach them to the wall with dedicated accessories.
- Built in streaming services include: Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, QQ Music, and more.
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From the manufacturer
The convenience and connectivity of wireless. The emotion and detail of true high-resolution stereo. And all from a compact system designed to fit almost anywhere. LSX is the speaker system for the way we listen today.
Colours and fabrics.
Every aspect of LSX II is carefully considered subtle design accents such as colour-matched finishes on the Uni-Q driver and ports. Available in five finishes: satin Mineral White and high-gloss Lava Red, Carbon Black, Cobalt Blue and the Soundwave covered in Kvadrat fabric.
Same music, same enjoyment for every room
When partnered with other sets of LS Wireless speaker systems including LSX II, LS50 Wireless II and LS60 Wireless, use AirPlay 2, Chromecast or Roon to fill your entire house with music. It’s perfect for parties where everyone in different rooms can enjoy the same playlist.
Features:
- LF: 70W/HF: 30W Per Speaker
- Resolution up to 192kHz/24bit
- Airplay 2 & Google Chromecast
- Spotify & TIDAL Connect
- HMDI & USB-C
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Optical Input and Analog Inputs
- Subwoofer Output
The KEF Connect app walks you through simple setup and gives you complete control of what you play on the LSX II. It is intuitive to use with any source in your home, and it allows simple over-the-air firmware updates that bring you new and improved features with the minimum of fuss.
The Definitive Compact Wireless HiFi
Welcome to a world of High-Fidelity sound that is true enough to touch. This all-in-one speaker system in its second generation: upgraded to deliver a more balanced sound in higher resolution with all-inclusive connectivity. Simply stream anything including AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify and Tidal, or seamlessly connect the LSX II to your laptop, TV and many other devices.
With LSX II, you can connect your TV with HDMI ARC, your laptop with USB-C, and even a turntable, CD player or games console. If you demand your movies and music come with extra bass, there’s a dedicated output to connect a KEF subwoofer.
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Perfect partner for… everythingSound plays a big role in your home entertainment and LSX II elevates the total experience with high-fidelity sound. Fully loaded with wired and wireless connections, LSX II is perfect for music, gaming, TV, movies and even your personal working space. |
User-centredThe KEF Connect app walks you through simple setup and gives you complete control of what you play on the LSX II. It is intuitive to use with any source in your home, and it allows simple over-the-air firmware updates that bring you new and improved features with the minimum of fuss. |
Musical Integrity EngineLSX II is upgraded from the first generation to deliver a more balanced sound in higher resolution. It is precisely tuned with enhancement on the bespoke Digital Signal Processing algorithms in the Music Integrity Engine (MIE). Optimised for the Uni-Q driver array, the MIE ensures a perfectly timed performance with clear, accurate and more balanced sound. |
No Cables. No Compromise.With no need for a cable to connect the two speakers, and no separate amps or other equipment to worry about, you can position them wherever you like. Wave goodbye to visual clutter, without sacrificing sound quality. |
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Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.7 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | — | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Portability | 4.2 | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Sold By | Crutchfield | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
speaker size | 4.5 inches | — | — | — | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wired; Wireless | Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf |
mounting type | Table Top | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Table Top | Table Top |
weight | — | 44.31 pounds | 15 pounds | 15 pounds | — | — |
control method | application | — | — | remote | application | application |
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Product information
Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
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Compatible Devices | Television |
Mounting Type | Table Top |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Controller Type | Remote Control, App Control |
Color | Carbon Black |
Included Components | 1 Pair LSX II Speakers, Remote Control, 1 Set of power cords, 1 Interspeaker cable, Quick Start Guide |
Product Dimensions | 7.1"D x 6.1"W x 9.5"H |
Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 200 Watts |
Frequency Response | 54 Hz |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Warranty Type | Limited |
Number of Items | 1 |
Control Method | App |
Wireless Communication Technology | Bluetooth, Airplay, Wi-Fi |
Speaker Size | 4.5 Inches |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Woofer Diameter | 4.5 Inches |
Tweeter Diameter | 0.75 Inches |
Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
Includes MP3 player? | No |
Manufacturer | KEF |
Item Weight | 21 pounds |
ASIN | B0B4TDP1CV |
Item model number | LSXIIBL |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #155,323 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,755 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 23, 2022 |
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Welcome to a world of High-Fidelity sound that is true enough to touch. This all-in-one speaker system in its second generation: upgraded to deliver a more balanced sound in higher resolution with all-inclusive connectivity. Simply stream anything including AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify and Tidal, or seamlessly connect the LSX II to your laptop, TV and many other devices.
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Customers like the sound quality, clarity, and compactness of the speakers. For example, they mention that the bass is not robust, it's balanced, and that the details are good. That said, they're disappointed with the value. Opinions are mixed on quality and ease of use.
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Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that the sound is amazing, easy to setup, and maintains high-res audio. The bass is not robust, but it is balanced, and the mids are articulated beautifully. The power and clarity are impressive, and they look really good in person. Overall, customers say the speakers are worth the price.
"...LSX IIs support wireless-pairing of the two speakers and still maintain hi-res audio. And I can use wired-pairing to boost the SQ even further...." Read more
"...are crisp, the mids are very present and warm, like piano accompaniment to vocal music, and the bass is tight and clear, never muddied like in..." Read more
"...Although the bass is not robust it is balanced and for a speaker of such small size punchy...." Read more
"...The LSX IIs also have substantially better bass than the T0+s. However, I highly recommend a subwoofer to get the most out of either set of speakers...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the highs and mids are clear, the detail is good, and the treble and mid-range are crisp. They also describe the sound quality as high fidelity. Overall, most are happy with the sound and recommend the product.
"...These speakers made me understand why they call good sound quality "high fidelity". They define "fidelity" for me. I love love love these...." Read more
"The LSX ii powered speakers are very crisp and precise but have minimal bass...." Read more
"...Detail is so good, I find myself looking up in surprise after hearing something new on recordings I have listened to for years...." Read more
"...comparison with the T0+s, the LSX IIs sound fuller, richer, and more detailed. The LSX IIs also have substantially better bass than the T0+s...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the speakers. For example, they mention it has a great interface for multiple streaming services, the WiFi interconnect works well, and has tonne of useful tech. They also appreciate the built-in pre-amplifier and different input options.
"...-in pre-amplifier with lots of different input options, and a network streamer than can stream TIDAL and other services or any music you might have..." Read more
"...WiFi interconnect works well but I recommend using the provided cable to connect the right to the left LSX...." Read more
"...KEF app is better than the Klipsch app. More features, better integration...." Read more
"...So sound, given the price is a solid tick. However the connectivity is also fabulous with these speakers, personally i use the USB-C to connect them..." Read more
Customers like the compact size of the speakers. They say it fits their small space and is a compact audiophile stereo system. Some customers also mention that the stand fits comfortably on their desk.
"...You're getting a compact audiophile system with separate amplifiers for the tweeters & woofers, a built-in pre-amplifier with lots of different..." Read more
"...It sounds good considering these are quite small. I really like how easy it is to use. I am using it via USB, Optical and Wireless input...." Read more
"...The sound is amazing and they're just the right size for my desk. Can't wait to turn them every day. Better than any headsets !!!!" Read more
"...decided to give these a try - more than impressed, these speakers are compact but their sound is amazing and exceeded my expectations...." Read more
Customers like the app. They say it provides a lot of benefit when it comes to adjusting the speakers, and is better than the Klipsch app. Customers also mention that it helps with cable management.
"...So now you'd only need 1 power source. This helps a ton with cable management, if you have your desk not against a wall...." Read more
"...of desks, I use them on my computer table and the new app provides a lot of benefit when it comes to adjusting the DSP for room correction...." Read more
"...KEF app is better than the Klipsch app. More features, better integration...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the speakers. Some mention that it's very impressive, the sound field is very engaging, and it exceeds their expectations. However, others say that they got a lemon or that the quality control is poor and the included apps are clunky.
"...But these KEF are so symmetrical, so even, straight edges with rounded corners, the driver unit square in the center. Just timeless...." Read more
"...If I have one complaint it is that the included apps are clunky and still a pain to navigate.Set up is relatively easy...." Read more
"...You can hear individual instruments and voices. The sound is warm and rich and full, with surprisingly great bass for the size...." Read more
"...Again, this combination of powered speakers is a superb desk setup, but maybe not so much if you have neighbors through a wall." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the speakers. Some mention that they are easy to set up and use, while others say that it's not quite intuitive, and the software is a little tricky to use. Some say that the included apps are clunky and still a pain to navigate.
"...And they are so easy to set up and use. I was streaming lossless music from my iphone in minutes...." Read more
"...one complaint it is that the included apps are clunky and still a pain to navigate.Set up is relatively easy...." Read more
"...I have to say, once I got these, it was extremely easy to set up...." Read more
"...I really like how easy it is to use. I am using it via USB, Optical and Wireless input. You can also add a subwoofer with ease...." Read more
Customers are not satisfied with the value of the speakers. They mention that they are a bit pricey and not cheap.
"...I did pair them with a subwoofer and couldn't be happier. Yes, they're a bit pricey, but the sound is absolutely stellar...." Read more
"...It is a truly wonderful listening experience. Yes they are expensive, but the sound quality is nothing short of amazing!..." Read more
"...They are not cheap, but you really get what you pay for...." Read more
"...The only downside is that it cost too much for the speaker stand." Read more
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To be fair I have heard of KEF before, but the brand never appealed to me. The brand does not cross my mind when shopping for audiophile products. And I was never in the market for book-shelf style speakers. My old Logitech/Creative 7.2, 2.0 systems, or my parent's Yamaha or Onkyo systems, never ever impressed me.
The LSX II's grabbed my attention with its simplistic design. Clean lines with traditional speaker look yet somehow looks so luxurious. There are some wonky looking expensive speakers out there that try to stand out by prentending to be a UFO. But these KEF are so symmetrical, so even, straight edges with rounded corners, the driver unit square in the center. Just timeless. Classy.
The blue one especially grabbed my attention, and motivated me to research further. How much money am I paying for brand and design, how much am I paying for just fluff? There are tons of options out there. Are these KEFs worth it?
I remember my research was super simple and straight forward. The simplistic yet luxurious design carries over to the back. The availability of wired and wireless connectivity options are laid out perfectly clear. At the time I was dissatisfied with the SONY RA5000 ($700 single bluetooth speaker)'s horrible implementation of wifi and bluetooth. The KEFs have all the wired and wireless inputs I could want. USB C, Airplay 2, 3.5mm, and HDMI eArc. So I know they'd be perfect by my computers, or TV, or just playing out of the phone.
Furthermore the LSX IIs support wireless-pairing of the two speakers and still maintain hi-res audio. And I can use wired-pairing to boost the SQ even further. How flexible and amazing are those.
So after watching maybe 10-15 review videos, I pulled the trigger.
Normally these big purchases I'd have buyer's remorse - I'd think, I could've gotten the Edifiers for $100 or Audioengines for $200, and save so much money, and still get pretty amazing sound!!!
But happy to report, no buyer's remorse at all. I'm just happy with these. They bring me joy just by sitting there, not making a sound. And they sound wonderful. These are the type of speakers that make you dig up all your old favorite songs, songs you no longer remember you used to love, that these speakers will make you recall, and you will stay up all night sampling all of those songs, feeling like you are hearing them for the first time.
And they are so easy to set up and use. I was streaming lossless music from my iphone in minutes. Also hooked up to my gaming set up and played 150 hours of Mass Effect Legendary Edition with those. And they sound epic. Watched a few favorite moves, and they were perfect.
These speakers made me understand why they call good sound quality "high fidelity". They define "fidelity" for me. I love love love these.
Despite that there are a couple minor things - all of which I'm perfectly happy to overlook and not care about.
1) The new LSX II LT uses USB-C to connect the two speakers, adding power delivery. So now you'd only need 1 power source. This helps a ton with cable management, if you have your desk not against a wall. I wish this the LSX II have that feature. In contrast, the LSX II's need a power source for each Left and Right speaker, but you get the option to go wireless-pair, which could also lead to less cable clutter. But to me, the wired-pairing sounds pretty significantly better. So I'd prefer the new LSX II LT, if not for them looking cheaper and just lesser than the LSX II's.
2) When using the S1 stand, which elevates the look even further, the power cable feel a bit short due to the built-in cable management system taking away some length. So I had to use extension cables.
3) Despite their power and fidelity, they sound a bit less when powering a full room. They are best when being desk companions. However the uniq drivers do deliver sort of omni-directional awesome sound, but just a bit less than when you are sitting directly in front in the sweet spot. I believe adding a sub to the set up would solve the issue though, and so far I'm perfectly happy without a subwoofer.
I really love these. I think I'll buy another pair when they are on sale to put in bedroom.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
To be fair I have heard of KEF before, but the brand never appealed to me. The brand does not cross my mind when shopping for audiophile products. And I was never in the market for book-shelf style speakers. My old Logitech/Creative 7.2, 2.0 systems, or my parent's Yamaha or Onkyo systems, never ever impressed me.
The LSX II's grabbed my attention with its simplistic design. Clean lines with traditional speaker look yet somehow looks so luxurious. There are some wonky looking expensive speakers out there that try to stand out by prentending to be a UFO. But these KEF are so symmetrical, so even, straight edges with rounded corners, the driver unit square in the center. Just timeless. Classy.
The blue one especially grabbed my attention, and motivated me to research further. How much money am I paying for brand and design, how much am I paying for just fluff? There are tons of options out there. Are these KEFs worth it?
I remember my research was super simple and straight forward. The simplistic yet luxurious design carries over to the back. The availability of wired and wireless connectivity options are laid out perfectly clear. At the time I was dissatisfied with the SONY RA5000 ($700 single bluetooth speaker)'s horrible implementation of wifi and bluetooth. The KEFs have all the wired and wireless inputs I could want. USB C, Airplay 2, 3.5mm, and HDMI eArc. So I know they'd be perfect by my computers, or TV, or just playing out of the phone.
Furthermore the LSX IIs support wireless-pairing of the two speakers and still maintain hi-res audio. And I can use wired-pairing to boost the SQ even further. How flexible and amazing are those.
So after watching maybe 10-15 review videos, I pulled the trigger.
Normally these big purchases I'd have buyer's remorse - I'd think, I could've gotten the Edifiers for $100 or Audioengines for $200, and save so much money, and still get pretty amazing sound!!!
But happy to report, no buyer's remorse at all. I'm just happy with these. They bring me joy just by sitting there, not making a sound. And they sound wonderful. These are the type of speakers that make you dig up all your old favorite songs, songs you no longer remember you used to love, that these speakers will make you recall, and you will stay up all night sampling all of those songs, feeling like you are hearing them for the first time.
And they are so easy to set up and use. I was streaming lossless music from my iphone in minutes. Also hooked up to my gaming set up and played 150 hours of Mass Effect Legendary Edition with those. And they sound epic. Watched a few favorite moves, and they were perfect.
These speakers made me understand why they call good sound quality "high fidelity". They define "fidelity" for me. I love love love these.
Despite that there are a couple minor things - all of which I'm perfectly happy to overlook and not care about.
1) The new LSX II LT uses USB-C to connect the two speakers, adding power delivery. So now you'd only need 1 power source. This helps a ton with cable management, if you have your desk not against a wall. I wish this the LSX II have that feature. In contrast, the LSX II's need a power source for each Left and Right speaker, but you get the option to go wireless-pair, which could also lead to less cable clutter. But to me, the wired-pairing sounds pretty significantly better. So I'd prefer the new LSX II LT, if not for them looking cheaper and just lesser than the LSX II's.
2) When using the S1 stand, which elevates the look even further, the power cable feel a bit short due to the built-in cable management system taking away some length. So I had to use extension cables.
3) Despite their power and fidelity, they sound a bit less when powering a full room. They are best when being desk companions. However the uniq drivers do deliver sort of omni-directional awesome sound, but just a bit less than when you are sitting directly in front in the sweet spot. I believe adding a sub to the set up would solve the issue though, and so far I'm perfectly happy without a subwoofer.
I really love these. I think I'll buy another pair when they are on sale to put in bedroom.
You're getting a compact audiophile system with separate amplifiers for the tweeters & woofers, a built-in pre-amplifier with lots of different input options, and a network streamer than can stream TIDAL and other services or any music you might have on an NAS. You can connect almost any source you can imagine to the LSX2's, from a turntable to a TV set and much more. You can use them as bluetooth speakers. You can stream audio to them from any device on your home wifi network.
So think of them not just as a pair of speakers, but as a feature-rich hifi system that doesn't take any more space than is required for two compact speakers.
They also look really good in person, better than the pictures.
None of this would matter if they didn't sound great. They do. REALLY great.
I've played many genres of music through them - acoustic jazz, orchestral music, classic rock, funk, and soul. The soundstage is wide, deep, and tall. You can hear individual instruments and voices. The sound is warm and rich and full, with surprisingly great bass for the size. The highs are crisp, the mids are very present and warm, like piano accompaniment to vocal music, and the bass is tight and clear, never muddied like in cheaper systems.
The speakers sound best when connected to each other with the included ethernet cable. But you have the option of connecting the speakers to each other via wifi, which gives you a lot more flexibility in how you can place them. When connected cordlessly, it's possible that interference between the two speakers will cause occasional brief dropouts in the sound in the secondary speaker (the primary speaker being the one you connect your sources to). According to the manual, you can minimize or eliminate the dropouts by experimenting with placement of the speakers. I didn't bother--in my use-cases, I am able to use the fairly long included cable to connect the two speakers, which gives the best possible sound quality.
For best sound, I recommend putting them (and most speakers) on stands. You don't have to buy the $350 stands that KEF makes for these speakers. Amazon or your local hifi shop sells perfectly good stands for $100 or less. For best sound, put the stands at least 1.5 feet from the back wall, and spread out the two speakers so that the distance between them is about the same as the distance from the listener to the speakers, like in a triangle.
Like with other KEF speakers I've owned, the LSX2's "sweet spot" is much bigger due to the "uni-Q" drivers - where the tweeter is situatuated in the middle of a larger speaker. So the listener does not need to be at one point of a perfect triangle with the speakers to get the best sound. Most everyone in the room will get nearly equally great sound regardless of where they're sitting.
One downside of these compared to other speaker systems I've used is the learning curve is a little steeper with these. With other speaker systems I've used, it typically takes 20-30 minutes max from opening the box to enjoying them and fully knowing how to use them. With the LSX's, it took longer. Even when I got them going, issues would come up (like I was hearing dropouts in one speaker even though they were connected with the included cable, turns out they were operating in cordless mode and ignoring the cable). And I had to jump around between different screens on the app and whatever source I was using (usually my macbook or my phone when setting them up), and it took a little while to learn where the various commands and settings were that I needed to adjust to get everything working the way I wanted.
Lastly, with ANY audiophile speakers including these, there is a break-in period. Out of the box, they will sound okay but not amazing. As you play them, they break in and the sound quality gets better. Within 5 hours, they will sound fantastic and it keeps getting better from there. Break-in is a very real thing for this kind of speaker. For the past 30 years, I've been into hi-fi and have bought a lot of different components. With good speakers, including other KEF speakers I've owned, they really need time before they sound their best. A good thing to do is to run them overnight (in a room that's far away from your bedrom). They don't need to be real loud. The next morning they will sound much better.
If you just want decent computer speakers, spend half as much money and get something nice.
But if you want a compact audiophile system with a ton of useful tech and GREAT sound, it's worth spending for the LSX2's if you can afford them.
Again, this combination of powered speakers is a superb desk setup, but maybe not so much if you have neighbors through a wall.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 31, 2023