Kef LS50

292 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 292 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 generally positive. The usability and design also get good reviews, but there are some mixed views about 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 94/100 = 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. Comments about the bass quality and reliability are overall positive. The price and sound also get good reviews, but some have doubts about the size.

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

May, 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. People really like the sound and usability. The size and design also get good feedback. There are some negative views about the treble quality. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability.

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

May, 2024

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KEF LS50 Wireless review

Breathtaking clarity and articulation ; Seamless balance and fluidity across registers ; Rich and firm bass response ; Versatile wired and wireless configuration ; Gorgeous minimalist design

No visible input indicator up front

Frankly, it’s hard to think of a more convenient and feature-packed way to introduce audiophile sound into your home, at this price or above. KEF’s LS50 Wireless are a thrilling and ultra-convenient way to step into stunning audiophile sound, offering...

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Expert review by : Jacob Green (audioholics.com)

KEF Launches LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless II Loudspeakers with ‘Metamaterial Absorption Technology’

KEF updated their LS50 loudspeaker with a groundbreaking innovation called “Metamaterial Absorption Technology.” Featured in both the passive LS50 Meta and active LS50 II. Is this a leap forward for Kef?

Oct, 2020

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Expert review by : Theo Nicolakis (audioholics.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless Active Speaker System Preview

The KEF LS50 wireless is an all-in-one active speaker system featuring dual 24/192 DACs, dual-mono amps, and dedicated DSP crossover per speaker. A killer audiophile system in a small footprint?

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

KEF LS50 Mini Monitor Preview

Preview: The thing that makes the KEF LS50 mini-monitors so exciting is the price. $1500 a pair may sounds reasonable to us given the level of technology that has gone into KEF LS50s.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Lasse Svendsen (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: KEF LS50 Wireless II | Burn Your Soundbar KEF LS50 Wireless II

Wireless music in stereo has never been better than with KEF's small speakers.

Full and transparent soundstage with excellent dynamics. Compact and easy to use, with good connectivity, and support for high definition streaming.

The price versus size ratio can be daunting.

Aug, 2021

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Expert review by : Gordon Brockhouse (SoundStageSimplifi)

KEF LS50 Wireless II Active Loudspeakers

I find these comparisons very telling. Sonically, the LS50 Wireless II is a significant upgrade over the first-generation LS50 Wireless, a SoundStage! Network Product of the Year winner. And functionally, the LS50WII is a massive upgrade over its...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Daniel Kumin (soundandvision.com)

KEF LS50 Wireless II Powered Speakers Review

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We live now in wireless world, and the major loudspeaker makers have been quick to embrace it with serious-performance, near-full-range designs. But each seems to have a different idea of what a "wireless speaker" should entail. Some simply connect to...

May, 2021

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Expert review by : Lasse Svendsen (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: KEF LS50 Meta | Sensationally Good Sound KEF LS50 Meta

There are many good compact speakers, but none like KEF LS50 Meta.

Large open, transparent sound image with details and playful dynamics. Compact and easy to place, great speaker for the money.

Limited deep bass. Otherwise nothing.

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Geir Nordby (lbtechreviews.com)

Review: KEF LS50 Wireless | Modern Stereo KEF LS50 Wireless

KEF does it again with a wireless edition of one of the best loudspeakers we have tested.

Beautiful sound and convenient loudspeaker for those who stream a lot. Excellent connectivity and you can adapt the sound to the room.

May seem complicated to set up, some deficient app control without Spotify or Tidal being integrated.

Sep, 2020

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Expert review by : Hans Wetzel (Soundstage Access (GoodSound.com))

KEF LS50W Wireless Loudspeakers

KEF's LS50W is an outstanding loudspeaker. Its build quality, finish, and technical prowess are beyond reproach, and its sound quality remains faithful to both KEF's design principles and to the original LS50. That KEF has been able to stuff so much...

Oct, 2017

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