Kef LS50

293 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 293 reviews of Kef LS50. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the sound and size are on the whole positive. The usability and design also get good views. Opinions are divided on the treble quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Kef LS50 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Kef LS50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Kef LS50 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the bass quality and reliability. The price and sound also get good comments, whereas there are some negative views about the size.

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71% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Kef LS50

alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 user reviews of Kef LS50 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the sound and usability are overall positive. The size and design are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative reviews about the treble quality. Opinions are divided on the reliability.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Verity Burns (trustedreviews.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless

The KEF LS50 Wireless is an outstanding active speaker package that offers outstanding hi-fi sound, minimal fuss and a whole lot of convenience.

Outstanding sound ; Great choice of inputs ; Easy and flexible to set up and use ; Neat design

App isn't as responsive as it could be ; Can't control physical inputs via the app

An outstanding active speaker system that brings hi-fi sound and plug-and-play convenience together for performance that can’t be topped.

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : Lewis Leong (techradar.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers review

An impressive package of convenience and sound quality

Breathtaking sound quality ; Tons of inputs ; Beautiful, compact design

No AirPlay or Google Cast ; Basic remote ; Slow mobile app

The KEF LS50 Wireless is an amazing sounding pair of speaker made for the new audiophile who doesn’t want to think about picking different source components. While the LS50W is expensive, you’ll be hard pressed to put together a better sounding package...

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless review

The KEF LS50 Wireless gives you the performance of a top traditional system in a smart package...

Impressive clarity and insight ; Taut bass and strong dynamics ; Features and excellent build ; Neat package

Some small usability issues

These KEF Wirelesses are way more than just active versions of the award-winning LS50s. They’re a complete system wrapped in a neat and brilliant package

Jul, 2017

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KEF LS50

Awards 2012 Product of the Year - Stereo Speakers. A fine way to celebrate KEF's 50th anniversary

Transparency, impressive resolution ; excellent bass for size ; fine build and finish

Demanding of partnering equipment

Of course, the LS50’s innate transparency means that any flaws in the partnering kit will be apparent. But get it right and you have what is one of the best standmounters below £1000, and easily one of KEF’s most musical efforts in years.

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Expert review by : Ed Selley (homecinemachoice.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless II Speakers Review

At the top of KEF's LS50 collection, you'll find its 'meta-material' Wireless II active system. Ed Selley gives his soundbar a night off and enjoys some premium stereo KEF's LS50 Wireless II is, as you'd probably guessed, an updated version of its...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Hi-Fi Choice (hifichoice.co.uk)

KEF LS50 Wireless II

KEF has traditionally focused on more conventional passive speakers for the bulk of its product lines. Its decision to create an active version of the LS50 was shaped not so much as a challenger to more conventional active rivals, but to create a...

Sep, 2024

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.co.uk)

KEF adds a splash of color to its highly acclaimed LS50 monitor speaker

Here's a bona-fide monitor speaker that aspiring audiophiles can have a long-term relationship with.

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EISA WIRELESS STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS 2021-2022

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KEF LS50 Wireless II

Developed from the original LS50W design, using the same Metamaterial Absorption Technology found in the LS50 Meta model, this is much more than just a pair of speakers. In fact, it's a complete wireless hi-fi system, able to play music from portable...

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EISA STANDMOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS 2021-2022

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KEF LS50 Meta

The original, EISA Award-winning LS50 loudspeaker was widely acclaimed, but KEF's engineers have taken it to a new level with numerous detail revisions including the use of Metamaterial Absorption Technology to further control unwanted driver...

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Expert review by : Ed Selley (avforums.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless II Streaming System Review

Review of KEF's LS50 Wireless II streaming speaker system

Potent and engaging performance ; Useful connectivity ; Excellent build and design

Wireless link between the speakers not unconditionally stable ; App is good rather than great ; More complex to wire and place than single chassis rivals

Jul, 2021

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