In this review, we will be comparing Focus 50 and LS60 Wireless, two Powered Floor-standing 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 50 and KEF LS60 Wireless first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the Dynaudio Focus 50 and KEF LS60 Wireless compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one of these loudspeakers is the better choice for you.
Drivers
Both Focus 50 and LS60 Wireless are 3-way speakers.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Focus 50 |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 6-inch |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
Focus 50 features a 1.1" Cerotar Soft-Dome Tweeter , a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 220 Hz - 2400 Hz. On the other hand, the LS60 Wireless features a 0.75" Aluminum aluminum dome Tweeter , a 4" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer .
Frequency Response
Focus 50 has a frequency range of 22-22k Hz whereas LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the Focus 50 can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the LS60 Wireless's min frequency of 31Hz.
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 Floor-standing class in our database.
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 50's and KEF LS60 Wireless's external dimensions. Dynaudio Focus 50 has external dimensions of 1140.0 x 215.0 x 305.0mm ( 44-7/8-inch x 8-1/2-inch x 12-inch) whereas KEF LS60 Wireless has external dimensions of 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm ( 42.9 x 8.3 x 15.5inch) .
KEF LS60 Wireless is 3mm narrower and 50mm shorter than Dynaudio Focus 50 but it is also 89mm deeper.
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 50 is approximately 655.8cm2 / 101.6inch2 and base area of the KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2. The Focus 50 requires 21% less surface area than the LS60 Wireless which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Dynaudio Focus 50 weighs 33.50kg / 73.7lbs and the KEF LS60 Wireless weighs 31.20kg / 68.6lbs. This makes the Focus 50 7% heavier than the LS60 Wireless.
Here is a comparison of how Focus 50 and LS60 Wireless's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Powered Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of KEF LS60 Wireless?
Here are the items that come with the LS60 Wireless:
2 Wireless Speakers Power Cords Interspeaker CableRemote ControlOptional Floor SpikesQuick Start GuideWarranty and Safety Documents
 Woofer Size |
7 inches
vs
5.25 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
20 Hz
vs
31 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Base Surface Area |
655cm2
vs
835cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 RCA Connection |
Yes
vs
No
|
Connection via RCA input |
|
Number of Woofers |
4
vs
2
|
More woofers |
 High Frequency Response |
24k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Handheld Remote |
Yes
vs
No
|
Control the speaker by the included RC |
 Height |
1090mm
vs
1140mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Price per pair* |
4999USD
vs
11000USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 HDMI Input |
eARC
vs
No
|
Connect HDMI sources directly |
| General |
Dynaudio Focus 50 |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
KEF |
| Speaker Type |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
Powered Stereo Speakers |
| Frequency Response |
22-22k Hz |
31-24k Hz |
Amplifier |
|
|
| Watts RMS (Continuous) |
670-watt RMS |
1400-watt RMS |
| Watts Peak (Max) |
1000-watt RMS |
n/a |
| Max Bit Depth |
24-bit |
24-bit |
| Max Sample Rate |
192 kHz |
384 kHz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
4 |
| Woofer Size |
7" |
5.25" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Uni-Core force-cancelling |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
0.75" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
aluminum dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
4" |
| Crossover Frequency |
220 Hz - 2400 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
n/a |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1140.0mm (44.9") |
1090.0mm (42.9") |
| Width |
215.0mm (8.5") |
212.0mm (8.3") |
| Depth |
305.0mm (12") |
394.0mm (15.5") |
| Weight |
33.50kg (73.7lbs) |
31.20kg (68.6lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Acoustic Suspension |
Bass Reflex |
| Available Colors |
Black High Gloss, White High Gloss, Blonde Wood, Walnut Wood |
Mineral White, Titanium Grey, Royal Blue, British racing green, Carbon black |
| Grille |
Yes |
n/a |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Aux Inputs |
2x RCA |
No |
| USB Port |
Service only |
Service only |
| Phone Input |
No |
No |
| Subwoofer Output |
mono-RCA |
Wired |
| Digital Input |
1x Toslink, 1x RCA |
TOSLINK Optical, Coax |
| HDMI Input |
No |
eARC |
| Headphone Jack |
No |
No |
| Ethernet Port |
Yes |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
2 years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
2 years |