KEF LS 50 Wireless Mk2 Powered Speakers
The Ultimate Wireless HiFi
LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system. It reveals every detail of your favourite music, which you stream from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more.
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“…the combination of KEF’s Uni-Q driver and plenty of internal amplifier power delivers a focused, involving sound way beyond expectations for speakers so small.”
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"These sequels are among the most thrilling speaker systems we’ve heard." - October 2021, What Hi-Fi?
Freedom
All the music, all the time
No matter how you stream your music, LS50 Wireless II has you covered. You can stream directly from the Spotify native app with Spotify Connect. With the KEF Connect app you can also stream Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, and Deezer or tune in to internet radio and podcasts.
All your devices
Out-of-the-box wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast and more, backed up with wired connections such as HDMI for your TV, turntable, CD player and games console. Whatever source you’ve got, LS50 Wireless II is ready for it.
HiFi enthusiast
LS50 Wireless II has audiophiles covered with support for streaming music files up to 24bit/384kHz, as well as MQA, DSD, and Roon Ready. These features mean that even the experienced hifi enthusiast will marvel at this exceptional loudspeaker’s ability.​​​​​​​
Seamless home integration
LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-fidelity speaker system - it is designed to enhance your everyday life. Seamlessly integrate LS50 Wireless II into your smart home to browse and play music, select sources, or use controls such as play, pause, and adjust the volume via your smart home app or control interface.
User-Centred
Let you be you
Even beyond the flawless musical performance, LS50 Wireless II is a breeze to set up thanks to the KEF Connect app. It is intuitive to use with any source in your home, and it allows simple over-the-air firmware updates that bring you new and improved features with the minimum of fuss.
Wired or wireless connectivity
You can choose to operate LS50 Wireless II completely wirelessly at 24bit/96kHz resolution for a completely clutter-free set up, or you can connect the two speakers with the supplied cable for 24bit/192kHz resolution sound.
Personalised listening experience
The brand-new dedicated KEF Connect app controls LS50 Wireless II on a day-to-day basis, including intuitive sound settings so you can tune the sound to your own personal tastes. You can even select your favourite source to wake up LS50 Wireless II whenever it comes on, allowing you immediate access to the best sound.
Simple multiroom system
When using LS50 Wireless II with AirPlay 2, Chromecast or Roon you can stream to multiple speakers around your home at the same time. By using multiple LS50 Wireless II speakers, you can have a simple, high-performance multiroom system.
Performance
Most accurate, immersive sound
Metamaterial Absorption Technology
A truly revolutionary tool in the KEF acoustic armoury, Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) is a highly complex maze-like structure that absorbs 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the driver, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing purer, more natural sound.
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Every spot is the sweet spot
12th generation Uni-Q with MAT™
Even beyond the flawless musical performance, LS50 Wireless II is a breeze to set up thanks to the KEF Connect app. It is intuitive to use with any source in your home, and it allows simple over-the-air firmware updates that bring you new and improved features with the minimum of fuss.
Music Integrity Engine
All aspects of the LS50 Wireless II’s performance is aided by KEF’s bespoke Music Integrity Engine. This collection of bespoke Digital Signal Processing algorithms is optimised for the Uni-Q driver, enabling it to deliver a perfectly timed performance, for better imaging and a tighter sound.
Plentiful power
The built-in amplifiers have been developed in-house by KEF. Each tweeter is driven by a 100W class A/B amplifier that delivers a smooth, incredibly detailed treble performance. Dedicated 280W class D amplifiers power the mid/bass drivers, for room-filling, controlled sound up to 108db.
Design
Attention to every detail
Every aspect of LS50 Wireless II has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction, curved baffle is precision modelled around the Uni-Q driver, while eye-catching heat sinks and colour-matched ports are located on the well-equipped rear. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional.
The perfect colour for you
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.
Design by Simon Davies and KEF Industrial Design Team
Simon Davies led the KEF Industrial Design Team from 2000 through to 2018. He was responsible for key product designs including LS50 and LS50 Wireless, The Reference and R Series. Since 2018, Simon has acted as a design consultant for KEF, and continues to work very closely with the KEF Industrial Design Team.
The Details
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
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
*Depends on EQ settings
Frequency Response (±3dB) Measured at 85dB/1m
45 Hz – 28 kHz
*Depends on EQ settings
*Depends on EQ settings
Amplifier Output Power (Per Speaker)
LF: 280W
HF: 100W
HF: 100W
Amplifier Class (Per Speaker)
LF: Class D
HF: Class AB
HF: Class AB
Max SPL Measured at 1m
108 dB
Wireless Streaming Features
AirPlay 2
Google Chromecast
ROON Ready
UPnP Compatible
Bluetooth 4.2
Google Chromecast
ROON Ready
UPnP Compatible
Bluetooth 4.2
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
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
Wired: all sources resampled to 192kHz/24bit PCM
Supported Format (All Inputs)
MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, WMA, LPCM and Ogg Vorbis
Home Automation System
Elan, RTi, Crestron Home, Savant, Control4, URC
Supported Format (Network)
MQA
DSF: DSD64, DSD128
DFF: DSD64
DSF: DSD64, DSD128
DFF: DSD64
Dimensions (HWD per Speaker)
305 x 200 x 311 mm (12 x 7.9 x 12.2 in.)
Power Input
100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
200W (operating power)
<2.0W (standby power)
<2.0W (standby power)
Streaming Services
Spotify via Spotify Connect
Tidal via Tidal Connect
Amazon Music
Qobuz
Deezer
QQ Music via QPlay (coming soon)
Internet Radio
Podcast
*Depends on services availability in different countries
Tidal via Tidal Connect
Amazon Music
Qobuz
Deezer
QQ Music via QPlay (coming soon)
Internet Radio
Podcast
*Depends on services availability in different countries
Primary Speaker Inputs
HDMI eARC
TOSLINK Optical
Digital Coaxial
Analog 3.5mm Auxiliary
USB Type A (service)
RJ45 Ethernet (network)
RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker)
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 Frequency Band
Dual-band 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Secondary Speaker Inputs
USB Type A (service)
RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker)
RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker)
Output
RCA Subwoofer output
