Sonos Five vs KEF LSX II: It's Complicated...

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The KEF LSX II or The Sonos Five pair - Where is your money best spent? In this video, we take a closer look at these two very popular options to help you decide!

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Design
01:35 Controls
02:03 Connections
03:41 Internals
04:32 Apps / Connectivity
06:50 Sound Quality
07:35 Sound Test
09:24 Our Thoughts
11:38 Which Should You Buy?

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[MotoringNomad]

I've had Sonos speakers dotted around the house for years, including a single 5 in my home office. I've just wall mounted a pair of KEF LSX IIs and I'm blown away by the improvement. I know it's disingenuous pitching one 5 against two KEFs but the sound quality difference is stark. Additionally, due to the large number of inputs on the KEF, I've been able to connect it to my PC and my TV in the room. Another connectivity option, missing on the Sonos, is Bluetooth. I will continue using my Sonos speakers around the house of course; their flexibility, sound quality and the multiroom experience is superb on the whole, but I'm glad I've invested in the KEF's for more serious, dedicated listening.

[arriolabruno]

Waited for this comparison for months! Thanks.

[lukerabin]

We’re moving to Bangkok to set up a home/office/studio/gallery setup. Sonos just ticks all the boxes, whether it’s zoned music with different music playing on all four levels and all rooms in those levels, or when a big event is happening, being able to play music all over the place, at comfortable levels, while still encouraging conversation and interaction.

[iwilltouchyourtoes]

I watched this the day you uploaded, I eventually ended up going with the kef LSX II and despite the price I absolutely have no regrets, love everything about them don't know of any speakers that look as sexy as the cobalt LSX II and they sound great

I saw complaints about bass before buying but the bass is good and means I can have them loud later on at night without making my neighbours hate me.

10/10 best product I've purchased full stop

[charema]

Interesting review. I would love to see a comparison between Sonos and bluesound speakers as well between their system. Thanks

[clegga]

You get a tighter soundstage with the 5s the other way up - with the SONOS on the inside rather that the outside. It’s to do with the orientation of the drivers. You might change your mind about imaging the other way up…

[jeffvanhorn]

I have the 5’s as rears for my great room surround sound system and they are unreal. We are fully immersed in anything we watch.

[chrisw.]

that was what i'm looking for. Thanks a lot!

[azharel]

I have KEF LSX (Gen 1) + focal sub (with wireless dongle) and Sonos Port and few Sonos around the house. 2 Roams, 2 One. It's a love for both world.

[leokuiper]

KEF has a wireless transmitter as an option would you want to use a sub wireless, but it will set you back about another 200 USD

[patrickmeylemans]

I have a pair of play5’s in stereo pair and was blown away by the sound and the imaging, the speakers disappear completely. I have done the procedure for trueplay. Best is the tweeters to the inside, this will provide best imaging. Everybody who is listening to them are asking where the sub is located, but there is no sub. And believe me, I have another very high end system to compare these SONOS speakers with. Love the sound, and very fun. For details there are better systems but will cost a lot more believe me.

[heribertdichter]

It would be very interesting to compare Audio pro with Sonos.

Company from Sweden with the same USB

[Freizeitschranzer]

I like the dark furniture at 9:20
What brand is it and where can I get it? 😅

[Rago]

Hola, que soportes de pie son los que tienes con las Kef?. Gracias!

[joebogger]

I decided for the KEF LSX II for the quality of sound, design, and the app. After reading the latest Sonos app reviews in the App Store this was a no brainer for me.Considering how much longer the Sonos are around, there is absolutely no excuse to read the majority of reviews saying the Sonos app is getting worse with every update.

[carlsousa]

How would it work to put together a pair of LS60 wireless with two pairs of LSX II around the house? Can the LSX II be placed in two separate rooms playing mono? Is the app good enough to choose in which rooms you want the music to play, and can you play different music in the LS60 and the LsX II if you want to (simultaneously)?

[farhanrasel]

Hi 👋🏼
Which one better Sonos five or Naim muso qb 2nd gen ?

[nygeek]

Can you control their volume from a Mac with usb or Bluetooth for the kef?

[nicholas]

I have used the 5s for tv sound and they were very good especially with movies. You can adjust any lag and it never bothered me. I worked in TV for 25 years so I am extremely aware of any lip sync issues.

[seajlim]

I have both sets. I like the Sonos Fives more for home theater (currently using as rear surrounds with Arc and Sub) and I like the KEF LSX II more for music. Looking to get the KEF sub KC62 eventually.