KEF LS50 Wireless II

KEF LS50 Wireless II - The ultimate wireless Hi-Fi speaker

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

Highlights

• Transparent and impactful sound image with superb dynamics.
• Large and three-dimensional stereo image with 12th gen. Uni-Q MAT device.
• 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
• Connection options for TV, Subwoofer, CD player and record player.
• Versatile and location-friendly

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

With the 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 many separate products and cables of the traditional system, without costing either the sound or the performance. The LS50 Wireless is a true high-end performing speaker that can reveal every detail of your favorite music, which you can stream from Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer or Roon through AirPlay 2 or Chromecast. The advantage of the LS50 II is that its lightness, ease of use and high sound quality will make you hear much more music. And every note, word and detail of it.

However, the LS50 Wireless II does not limit you to just streaming music from various services, as you can also stream music directly from your network server. With the 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 large sweet spot

The LS50 Wireless II introduces the 12th generation of KEF's unique and patented Uni-Q unit, which has been improved on several points 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, which is able to absorb specific frequency ranges, creating an "acoustic black hole". The technology has KEF placed behind the tweeter, and thus they are able to absorb as much as 99% of the unwanted sound from the back of the unit. The result is that the distortions are eliminated so that the clean and natural sound can be maximized. It is innovation that we have come to know and love KEF for.

Just as we have come to expect from KEF, KEF's with its 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT and a completely reworked motor system ensures that you never miss the sweet spot. This means that you get a significantly better stereo image, where the sound becomes far more three-dimensional and realistic. Exactly as the music sounds in reality and as our ears are meant to hear it. Add to this that KEF has equipped the LS50 with its DSP technology, which is tailored to the Uni-Q unit, and you begin to understand why the LS50 Wireless II is as good-sounding and entertaining a speaker as it is. And when you see the LS50 Wireless II's built-in amplifiers, you understand exactly why 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. It provides an incredible 760 watts per system and a bass and midrange that can fill the entire room with a fantastically detailed treble, and a nice and 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 record player, the choice is yours with the LS50 Wireless II. And if you want to get the full movie experience, forget about the sound bar and connect KEF's own KC62 subwoofer to the speakers instead. With the LS50 Wireless II, you can play what you want, where you want it. Their compact design makes them a breeze to place both in the living room, kitchen or office. All these options are what make the LS50 Wireless II one of - if not the best - active wireless speaker on the market!

User-centric and personalized listening experience

With its Connect app, KEF has made it possible for you to have total control over your listening experience, so that it suits your space and taste. The intuitive sound settings make it easy for you to adjust the sound to your personal taste, and they make it easy for you to compensate for the acoustic challenges that your room presents. The most difficult choice when setting up the LS50 Wireless II is figuring out where to put them, because they will decorate and sound great in any room.

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