In this review, we will be comparing Focus 10 and LS50 Wireless II, two Powered Bookshelf speakers from Dynaudio and KEF. Being Powered speakers, they both have built-in amplifiers so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp to power them.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Focus 10 and KEF LS50 Wireless II first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
Dynaudio Focus 10 Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 390-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 1.1" Soft-Dome Tweeter
- 5.5" MSP Woofer
- 43-22k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 192 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:7.50kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 315.0" x 7-1/8" x 10-1/4"( 315.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm )
KEF LS50 Wireless II Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 380-watt RMS( 760-watt Peak) Integrated Amplifier
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 5.25" Aluminum Woofer
- 45-28k Hz Frequency Response
- 32-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:10.00kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 277.8" x 7.875" x 12.6875"( 277.8 x 200.0 x 322.3mm )
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 10 and KEF LS50 Wireless II compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
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Drivers
Both Focus 10 and LS50 Wireless II are 2-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 10 |
KEF LS50 Wireless II |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
2-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
- |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 5.5-inch
|
1 x 5.25-inch
|
Focus 10 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.5" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 2200 Hz. On the other hand, the LS50 Wireless II features a 1" Aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Aluminum Woofer .
Frequency Response
Focus 10 has a frequency range of 43-22k Hz whereas LS50 Wireless II has a frequency range of 45-28k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 43Hz, the Focus 10 can go slightly deeper then the LS50 Wireless II's min frequency of 45Hz.
Below graphs depict how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average values of the Min and Max Frequencies of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
None of these speakers achieves full range experience which is commonly agreed as 20Hz-20kHz. In order to achieve lower lows / deeper bass, we recommend you pair these with a subwoofer. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Physical Specs
Size of a speaker can sometimes become an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Focus 10's and KEF LS50 Wireless II's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 10 has external dimensions of 315.0 x 180.0 x 261.0mm ( 12-3/8-inch x 7-1/8-inch x 10-1/4-inch) whereas KEF LS50 Wireless II has external dimensions of 277.8 x 200.0 x 322.3mm ( 10.9375 x 7.875 x 12.6875inch) .
Dynaudio Focus 10 is 20mm narrower and 61.3mm less deeper than KEF LS50 Wireless II but it is also 37.2mm taller.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of Dynaudio Focus 10 and KEF LS50 Wireless II in scale.
Comparison image of Dynaudio Focus 10 and KEF LS50 Wireless II Size and External Dimensions
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Dynaudio Focus 10 is approximately 469.8cm2 / 72.8inch2 and base area of the KEF LS50 Wireless II is approximately 644.6cm2 / 99.9inch2. The Focus 10 requires 27% less surface area than the LS50 Wireless II which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Here is an another comparison that shows both speakers on a BDI Octave Media Cabinet, next to a standard size amplifier and turntable in scale:
Size Comparison image of Dynaudio Focus 10 and KEF LS50 Wireless II on a Media Console