I really want a pair of LS50 Wireless

[travis gidcumb]

I’m very intrigued by these speakers. Seems to be the perfect way to get an audiophile experience without having to buy separate components. Discuss.

 

[Grayson Dere]

I'm pretty sure the LS50 Wireless speakers would make for a really great sounding system. I've heard in the past that speakers with built in amplification will sound just as the manufacturer wants them to because they get to mix and match the components that create the best synergy within the allotted budget.

"..two separate DACs for each channel, for a total of four.." This is an interesting solution...I would've thought just having a single DAC in the master speaker would be enough.

 

[Grayson Dere]

Stereophile Magazine has a great write-up in this month's issue regarding the KEF LSX wireless speaker system.

"The LSXes sounded pure and resolving. Detail was always exceptional, bass always clean. Soundstage mapping was top shelf. If you've been contemplating going wireless, or already have and want to move up that food chain, KEF's LSX system might be a perfect way to maintain your sophisticated audiophile mojo while embracing Hi-Fi WiFi Coolosity. Highly recommended."

"The biggest difference between the passive LS50s backed by $30,000 of audio exotica and the little white LSX speakers—out in the room all by their WiFi lonesomes—came down to lush, überclear, and corporeal (LS50s) vs tight, tidy, and processed (LSX). The difference in transparency was dramatic. The LSXes made Frank Sinatra Sings for Only the Lonely/60th Anniversary Edition (16/44.1 FLAC, Capitol/Tidal) sound taut and well sorted—but not as transparent, lush, or corporeal as through the LS50s driven by my main system."

Not bad for the $1099/pair LSX.

https://www.stereophile.com/content/kef-lsx-wireless-loudspeaker-system

 

[travis gidcumb]

I saw that. I was referring to the LS50 wireless. The LSX seem like expensive computer speakers.

 

[Grayson Dere]

I saw that. I was referring to the LS50 wireless. The LSX seem like expensive computer speakers.

Ah! Thanks for the clarification...I hadn't looked up KEFs wireless offerings beforehand so I wasn't aware of the different models : )

Being $2199/pair I sure am interested in reading a side-by-side comparison audition against the classic LS50 using high-end components.

 

[travis gidcumb]

Everything I’ve read has said the wireless version is superior.

 

[Todd Anderson]

I bet they sound really good. I agree with Grayson, having that specialized onboard amplification is really desirable.

Do you have a dealer near you?

 

[travis gidcumb]

No, but I would be purchasing refurbished for 1899.00 from an authorized online vendor.

 

[tesseract]

No, but I would be purchasing refurbished for 1899.00 from an authorized online vendor.

Did you pull the trigger? I read over and over that these are great speakers.

 

[travis gidcumb]

No, not yet. I’ve decided to go with the passive version. Spent my money on an Anthem MRX 720. I plan on getting the LS 50’s in a couple of months.