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KEF LSX Wireless Music System (White Review

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Details

Connectivity TechnologyBluetooth, Auxiliary, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Speaker TypeSurround
BrandKEF
Audio Output ModeSurround
ColorWhite

Description of KEF LSX Wireless Music System (White

Following the success of KEF LS50 wireless, lsx includes a 4" Uni-Q driver to deliver astoundingly clear sound over 160 degrees of coverage and an fea designed cabinet with hidden Heatsink. Connect wirelessly via dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth 4.2, digital (Toslink) input, or a 3.5 mm aux optical Connection. Connect the speakers wirelessly or via RJ45 Ethernet. With great music services like Spotify and Tidal built in, all the music you love is at your fingertips. If you're after additional bass, the LS50W can output to a connected subwoofer. Output to the connected subwoofer is controlled by the included app. Choose from White, Black blue, olive or red matte/cloth finishes.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Wonderful quality, one hundred percent satisfied!

For a long time I wanted to buy a good small stereo system for listening to vinyl records of my favorite bands: Queen, KISS, Foreigner, Iron Maiden . But along with the analog sound from the records, I also got into streaming! Didn't know it was so convenient!

Pros
  • This compact stereo system with a large and weighty sound fit perfectly into my furniture and for my tasks. A magnificent musical scene, each instrument in its place, the vocalist sings like a living person in the room, and the bass and drum set penetrates to the depths of the soul! You definitely don't need a subwoofer! With the help of a small phono stage I made LSX friends with my turntable! Hooray!
Cons
  • At first, there were problems with streaming through the proprietary KEF Stream application from the TIDAL service. By the way, I had to read on the Internet how to get a subscription to this very service from 2022. You need to use a VPN. So, at the Hi-Fi tariff (high resolution), playback sometimes stuttered. I started to dig why and why . I changed the provider, increased the Internet speed to 100 Mbps, changed the old router to a modern dual-band one with a 5 GHz band! And thank the gods of streaming, the stuttering is gone! And now the entire world heritage of rock and jazz is available to me in high quality for 300. per month! I spend more on my phone.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product is completely satisfied, performs its functions.

Probably for 60tr they can be taken, given their functionality. But it's still a 3in1 multimedia system: player, amplifier, speakers. Each speaker needs its own outlet, this must be remembered. I recommend that you definitely buy branded racks, they are very beautiful and the stage is built coolly.

Pros
  • I'm surprised how such a spacious sound can be born in such a small case. The design is magnificent, they fit perfectly into my interior, even my wife is happy. Built-in Spotify and Tidal, even a child will feel the difference with Bluetooth sound. You can also safely use your phone, and the music will not be interrupted by notifications or calls, because the built-in player will play music.
Cons
  • Terrible app for work. If Spotify can be controlled directly through an app on a smartphone, then Tidal will have to use the proprietary kef app. It is a pain. My WiFi speed is not enough to play music from Tidal, I have to connect via ethernet. If you listen to music through Roon as a Master, then there is not enough speed even over the cable, the music stutters. Why do I need a 3.5 mm input, I did not understand. Theoretically, you can stick vinyl into it, but the speakers are connected wirelessly, so there can be no analog sound here (even if you connect the speakers to each other via ethernet, this will also be a digital stream). : After 3 months, I want to add that the speakers really lack bass, although this is all a matter of taste.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Do not hesitate to buy, the quality is amazing for the price.

With its pros. Compact mini speakers with great sound (for the size) and fantastic design. The main thing is that there is no need for additional amplifiers, streamer, wires and other rubbish, Its cons: Slightly confusing interface, but not more confusing than that of a mpego printer :)

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Well done, but I wont buy any more.

Considering their usefulness, I would say you can buy them for 60tr. Even so, the player, amplifier, and speakers all come together in this one convenient package. It's important to keep in mind that each speaker needs its own power source. Those name-brand racks are stunning, and the stage is constructed extremely stylishly.

Pros
  • How such a large sound can be created in such a compact package is beyond me. The craftsmanship is superb, and they complement my home's decor beautifully; even my wife approves. Even a young child will notice the superior sound quality of Bluetooth while using the built-in Spotify and Tidal. Because the music is being played by the device itself, you may use your phone without worrying about the music being interrupted by calls or notifications.
Cons
  • Worst work app ever. If Spotify's mobile app serves as the primary interface, then Tidal will be forced to rely on its own, in-house kef app. Really annoying. To stream music from Tidal, I need to use an ethernet connection because my WiFi is too slow. If you're using Roon as a Master and listening over a cable, your music will stutter. I was confused as to why I needed a 3.5 mm input. You could, in theory, play records on it, but the speakers are all wirelessly linked together, so there's no analog sound (even if you connect the speakers to each other via ethernet, this will also be a digital stream). After listening to them for three months, I can say that the speakers' lack of bass is noticeable, albeit this is just subjective.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A great option for this money, I definitely recommend it!

The speakers are small in size, and there is a large selection of colors to choose from. I have white! The columns work with each other "through the air")). There is AirPlay 2.0! Very easy to set up with an app on your phone. Despite such a "toy" appearance of the speakers, they are very serious! And I recommend including good quality files, and then dissatisfaction will definitely not arise from the sound.

Cons
  • No cons

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The purchase is a failure, very unhappy.

I'll start with the good. Excellent assembly, they sing very decently, I liked it, but everything blocked the control of the speakers. I connected it 30 times, I probably already wanted to return it. You can turn it on only through Wi-Fi, I repeat, only through Wi-Fi! There is no on/off switch on the speaker, and no volume either. Darkness. I turn on through the application (namely through Wi-Fi) my music from the phone. Not only can it stop at any moment, break off, but you also close the…

Pros
  • Sound, design, quality
Cons
  • Connection, control, remote control.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Overall it's good but I expect more, there are some downsides.

So what do we have. This system was bought for the sound, first of all, I wanted to hear as many details in the music as possible in order to enjoy its beauty even more, and that's what I didn't get. After listening to the whole day on a variety of compositions, settings, I decided to return the system. I myself, I think, belong to the category of average users. I used monitor headphones through a high-quality ancient DAC, as well as a high-quality tube amplifier with good speakers. Therefore…

Pros
  • - Good average sound - Neat beautiful design - Soft sound - Various interfaces, optical, analog, bluetooth, wifi
Cons
  • - Hiding some details in the sound - Idiot system management system through the app that works only via WiFi

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The purchase brought only positive emotions.

I understood that there was a good sound. you need to spend an impressive amount of money, and most likely it will be large speakers. I began to look for different options, and the seller in the store advised me to take a closer look at this compact speaker system from KEF. Despite the size, it is complete. Wi-Fi, bluetooth or standard aux connection. I can't fault the sound, at least I couldn't. Clean, pleasant. The speakers look stylish, just nothing more. I'm pleased with the purchase!

Pros
  • Cool appearance, good sound, well, reasonable price for such a speaker system.
Cons
  • Not

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good product, more pros than cons.

The task was to install a system that meets the following requirements: 1. Hi-Fi shelf speaker. 2. Ability to play FLAC. 3. Support AirPlay 2 4. Toslink interface Since the speakers were supposed to be placed on the side of the TV, I did not fence the garden with a WiFi connection, all the wires were left behind the TV. Both the speakers are connected to the Internet and to each other by a twisted pair cable, although it could be done over the air. From the TV - optics. The kit comes with a…

Pros
  • 1. Sound quality. 2. Compactness. 3. A sufficient number of input interfaces. 4. Possibility to invert column orientation (left/right), as it may be convenient to connect different wires on one side of the same TV, but not on the other. By default, the main column is located on the right, so you can place it on the left and, by setting the inversion, let the software know about it.
Cons
  • Of the serious, perhaps, only the volume control: 1. There is a real lack of a digital indicator of the current volume level before the signal is applied to the input. The only place where you can see the volume level is the application on the phone. Opening it before turning on the TV is, to put it mildly, stupid. But otherwise, you can be notably scared of the volume. 2. Sound control from the native remote control is terribly slow. From zero to maximum, as well as in the opposite direction, go offhand for half a minute. 3. On the 2022 LG TV, I set up the speakers as a soundbar connected via optics, to be controlled via a universal remote control. Speaker on/off works fine. The volume control works, but, like from the native remote control, it is terribly slow and plus you can’t see the volume level on the TV, they just blink + and -. LG has LG Sound Sync technology to sync TV volume levels via Toslink, but this is unfortunately not supported by KEF. Alternatively, you can connect your TV via Bluetooth, but I'll still experiment. When streaming via AirPlay, Flac or Bluetooth, the volume can be controlled from the phone (natively or from the application), so this unpleasant feature is only applicable when working with a TV, which is obviously not the main mode of operation for this kit. The need to have two applications on the phone (one for control, the second for streaming control) is not a drawback of course, but very strange.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is at the level, I am satisfied with everything.

If your task is to get the best possible sound But at the same time A) you don’t want to clutter up the house with all these hi-fi wires and boxes B) you don’t want to bother with the settings and simply throw sound from a TV set or computer or smartphone, etc. C) budget up to 100,000 - then KEF LSX is perhaps the best option on the market. BUT you should not expect a violation of the laws of physics - there is not enough bass in them. The solution is very simple: buy them a Subic. I bought a

Pros
  • The sound quality is right for the size. For this money you can buy the best passive bookshelf speakers, but the whole point of these speakers is that for this money you get an amplifier, "receiver" and wireless + very good sound quality in mid and high frequencies. Even at a very high volume, they do not begin to rattle, heavy ones stand very tightly. They look elegant.
Cons
  • 1. Do not wait for the WOW effect. bass is still lacking. BUT! this cannot be considered a disadvantage in full. it is necessary to take into account the size of the speakers - physically there is nowhere to take a powerful bass from - see the comment how to fix it. 2. Connection - again, this is not a lack of speakers, it is rather a lack of modern protocols in general: the sound is clear on bluetooth, but there is not enough detail (and these speakers can give very cool detail), on AUX - better with detail, but radio pickups appear to the wire. We need optics - but not all computers have optics, and certainly not in smartphones.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best thing I have ever used, highly recommended!

My friend had the previous version (50), and I took this one, because the speakers are synchronized with each other via a wireless connection, it’s convenient when you need music in two rooms, and in general the absence of wires is a huge plus, especially since the sound does not suffer ( on paper, of course, there is a razin, but it is not available to my hearing). The sound is clear, I like it, even at a low audio file bitrate.

Pros
  • Wireless connection, convenient application on the phone (ios in my case), good clear sound, compact audio system.
Cons
  • Didn't notice any downsides.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value for money, one of the best offers.

The best purchase! Great sound, deep bass, clear highs. They fit perfectly into the interior, do not take up much space on the table. You can connect via wire or bluetooth, and for iPhone owners - also via airplay (which is very convenient - we play music from a phone, laptop, desktop computer and even a vinyl player). I was pleased with the discount on the product.

Pros
  • Sound quality, great design, multiple connection options
Cons
  • Not

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I expected mediocre quality, but it was a pleasant surprise.

For a very long time I chose the appropriate format for streaming from an iPhone - a poppy without wires via air play 2, chose this model, bribed the design - format (without an amplifier - as a separate unit). In general, for a wireless format, streaming music from an iPhone is a good option, they sound good in any case! and it suits me, but the terrible squeak is not very good) no high-fi, well, okay, but without additional blocks, they take up a minimum of space, beautiful, for the room. 20…

Pros
  • Good sound quality, not perfect and not HI FI, probably better than even very good Compo speakers but they don’t have sound at 89 thousand) I bought them for 68 and the sound is not good for this money, it’s good but they cost about 50 thousand :) Loud, powerful enough bass, when connected via optics to a TV set, a sub is NOT needed) Beautiful - minimalism. Stream from any app via AirPlay. Solid brand.
Cons
  • The main drawback is the high-frequency squeak from the power supply of the main speaker, the speakers are at a distance of three meters from me in the TV cabinet and you can hear it, several people also mentioned it on Amazon, I thought it would bypass me, but no) There is no proprietary application on the Mac, they are not detected in the airplay window on the Mac, you have to select Kef from the sound sources, but in this way if you look at the quality in the midi settings, it writes 16 bit 44 100 Hz (despite the fact that from the built-in speakers, the poppy shows 24 bits), and the quality is noticeably audible, which is worse than from an iPhone (on Kef's proprietary software). It’s not clear how they didn’t finish the software on the poppy, it’s strange that they didn’t think that people from the poppy would also stream music to them. Small clicks are heard during playback. Sound quality is not worth the money Price

Revainrating 2 out of 5

I didn't see good quality, solid disadvantages.

I am very glad that I changed them to acoustics of another manufacturer, with which there are no such problems. Disappointed with KEF product. As the replacement took place, at the next party, my friends said that they took care of me and deliberately fell silent, that the LSX was like small computer speakers that the audience could not sound. Which confirms my thoughts on a narrowly directed sound. By the way, with KEFs I thought about bass traps in the corners. It was heard that there was…

Pros
  • - Sound at the correct placement and volume. - Design. - Materials, build quality, cable quality. - Hole at the bottom of the speakers for mounting.
Cons
  • - Wow sound is obtained only when directed at you and at a volume above average. They have some kind of narrow direction of the speakers. Even if you get up from the table, that is, you find yourself higher than them, then it’s not the same. - The fattest minus is the software version. Dancing with tambourines when connected to Wi-Fi. Kef apps for smartphones are disgusting. - It seemed that the master speaker (right) sounds a little louder. - With a wireless connection between speakers, sometimes the left one disappears for a split second. - BT connection only aptX (not HD). - Cannot be used as an external DAC for PC.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best product, from those that I have viewed, I advise everyone!

In fact, I have nothing to compare with, because before there were ordinary computer speakers for 2 thousand. I bought this speaker because I wanted good sound. They are both compact and technically cool, I am completely satisfied. I have been using it for 3 months, they open up for me every time from the best side. You can connect from your phone, all the necessary connectors, bluetooth. The sound is gorgeous.

Pros
  • Price, sound quality, speaker design and size.
Cons
  • I can't name any shortcomings.