The new Kef LS50 Wireless II Speaker System incorporates Kef's new Metamaterial Absorption Technology which is a highly complex maze-like structure that eliminates unwanted sound from the rear of driver, resulting in a purer, more natural performance. KEF's trademark Uni-Q driver has also been redesigned and improved, incorporating the new Meta technology, powered by a new 280W Class D amplifier, and a new 100W class A/B amplifier powering the tweeter.
The Kef LS50 Wireless II will streaming music files up to 24bit/384kHz, as well as MQA Decoding and DSD256 for truly high-resolution audio playback. LS50 Wireless II is also Roon Ready certified. AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast seamlessly connects your compatible Apple or Android device, whilst Bluetooth expands the options even further. With the KEF Connect app, you can stream Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, Internet Radio stations and podcasts. You can also stream directly from the native app with Spotify Connect. There are also wired connections for your TV, turntable, CD player and games console, via the HDMI, analogue, optical and coaxial sockets.
LS50 Wireless II is available in three matte finishes, carbon black, titanium grey, and mineral white, as well as a Crimson Red Special Edition. All the colour options are mirrored on both the drive units and the rear-facing port. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional.
Specifications
MODEL
LS50 Wireless II
DRIVE UNITS
Uni-Q Driver Array:
LF: 130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone
HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology
FREQUENCY RANGE (-6DB) MEASURED AT 85DB/1M
40 Hz – 47 kHz *Depends on EQ settings
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (±3DB) MEASURED AT 85DB/1M
45 Hz – 28 kHz *Depends on EQ settings
AMPLIFIER OUTPUT POWER
(PER SPEAKER)
LF: 280W HF: 100W
AMPLIFIER CLASS (PER SPEAKER)
Amplifier class (per speaker)
MAX SPL
MEASURED AT 1M
108 dB
WIRELESS STREAMING FEATURES
AirPlay 2
Google Chromecast
ROON Ready
UPnP Compatible
Bluetooth 4.2
STREAMING SERVICES
Spotify via Spotify Connect
Tidal
Amazon Music
Qobuz
Deezer
QQ Music via QPlay
Internet Radio
Podcast
*Depends on services availability in different countries
SOURCE RESOLUTION
Network up to 384kHz/24bit Optical up to 96kHz/24bit
Coaxial up to 192kHz/24bit
HDMI up to 192kHz/24bit
*Depends on source resolution
INTERSPEAKER CONNECTION
Wireless: all sources resampled to 96kHz/24bit PCM
Wired: all sources resampled to 192kHz/24bit PCM
SUPPORTED FORMAT (ALL INPUTS)
MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, WMA, LPCM and Ogg Vorbis
SUPPORTED FORMAT (NETWORK)
MQA
DSF: DSD64, DSD128, DSD256
DFF: DSD64
DIMENSIONS (HWD PER SPEAKER)
305 x 200 x 311 mm (12 x 7.9 x 12.2 in.)
WEIGHT (PER SET)
20.1kg (44.31lbs)
POWER INPUT
100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION
200W (operating power)
<2.0W (standby power)
PRIMARY SPEAKER
INPUTS
HDMI eARC
TOSLINK Optical
Digital Coaxial
Analog 3.5mm Auxiliary
USB Type A (service)
RJ45 Ethernet (network)
RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker)
OUTPUT
RCA Subwoofer output
WI-FI NETWORK STANDARD
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IPv4, IPv6
WI-FI NETWORK FREQUENCY BAND
Dual-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
SECONDARY SPEAKER
INPUTS
USB Type A (service)
RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker)
OUTPUT
RCA Subwoofer output