Better Than Sonos? KEF LSX II Wireless Speakers Review

As a follow-up to our KEF LSX II review, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White provides additional thoughts about the convenience and sonic performance of KEF's most affordable all-in-one wireless speaker system. At $1,400/pair, the LSX II are not inexpensive, but they make building a modern Hi-Fi system a lot easier while offering substantial improvements in sound quality over Sonos.

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[futures]

had these for a year and they are amazing speakers, incredible sound and super compact. Just buy cheaper generic stands all good.

[tibhen]

Same question as Luke, how do you compare them with the M20 that you use everyday? you talked very briefly during the video that the 2 speakers are very close, can you give more details, i am really hesitating between the 2, and what matters for me is the sound quality, not the app or the connections. I was about to order the M20 but now i really hesitate between the 2. Thank you.

[yongdol]

I have this speaker and marched with REL Tzero MK III which is cheaper than KEF sub. I’m very satisfied.

[Marli]

Hi, could I have your thoughts on the LSX II v. M20 from a pure music sound quality standpoint (dynamics, soundstage, bass extension...)? They would be to use in 2.0 config wired optically to TV in a 30m2 living room with listening distance of 2 to 4.5m, and due to neighbours I'd prefer not to get a sub. Looking to upgrade from a pair of Q Acoustics BT3

[nygeek]

Can you control their master volume via Bluetooth and/or USB C from a computer or do you need to use the remote

[sebastienroux]

Since a few days I am experiencing connectivity issues between my wifi network and my KEF LSX II speakers, this following a simple password change which suppose reconfiguring the connection with the speakers.

I followed the constructor instructions, then the technical support instructions and finally Reddit's comments advices all of these without success. Still waiting for further feedbacks from support. So far my KEF LSX II could not be reconnected and thn are not operational at all.

[RThompson-hwnm]

There doesn't have to be a cable between the two speakers - key detail missed guys.

[larryfreestone]

I’m wondering how Amazon HD through airplay would sound?

[sphaera]

It would be interesting to see those compared to Sonos equivalent such as the Era 300. They are not that far in price anymore.

[EZ-sudc]

Which Sonos are you comparing with KEF lsx?

[Bootrosgali]

You have blue or yellow walls and the Conran actually perfectly compliments that

[andycostin]

Genuine question from the Uk . I have been watching every YouTube video under the sun 😂
Question ….money not in question, which would you choose . I want speakers mainly for music, streaming and turntable later
KEF LSX 2 or Triangle AIO
Are the KEFs that much better ??
Please help

[ItsWhatever]

that kef wireless sub is more than the speaker set itself

[paulshepherd]

In short, these are better than the SONOS range, but SONOS are cheaper and pretty much a stand alone product. If you want a stereo pair, then buy the Kefs they’re designed to work as such. Original App is fine, it does everything I need… I use my phone to source the music software I need, namely Spotify & Smooth radio AND includes EQ settings as well…
You just need to know how to use the App, simple!!

[digitalclips]

How do they compare with the original Apple HomePods when paired?

[joebogger]

Pretty much all the price information was wrong. Impressive!

[bwalk]

misleading that a turntable is sitting between the speakers with no analog inputs

[TriAmpMyFi]

Questions that
1. During streaming, any Digital/Analog Converter in the signal stream may change the sonic characteristics of the music. Right? In my case and in many others', I also have an Analog/Digital Converter (modem) in my signal stream. Why aren't sonics altered in that device too? Or why isn't it being acknowledged?
2. Why are there so many of the very expensive, audiophile RCA patch cords and almost none of the XLR patch cords (cables)?
3. Why aren't loudspeaker crossovers rated for efficiency? Amp watts "in" pre-crossover vs. Amp watts out post crossover all drivers summed. This seems like an important specification. I want to know how many of my carefully cultivated watts are being dumped as heat. 🔊

[ravington]

7:59....we're not allowed to use the master & slave terminology but I just have

[ABP]

Why did Brian start laughing when Ian started talking about not saying the "Master/Slave" terminology anymore??