In this review, we will be comparing two different types of speakers by KEF. KEF LS50 Wireless is a Bookshelf speaker whereas the LS60 Wireless is a Floor-standing speaker.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of KEF LS50 Wireless and KEF LS60 Wireless first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | KEF LS50 Wireless | KEF LS60 Wireless |
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| Brand | KEF
United Kingdom · founded 1961 | KEF
United Kingdom · founded 1961 |
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| Design | 2-way | 3-way |
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| Built-in amplifier | 230-watt RMS | 1400-watt RMS |
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| Uni-Q driver | 11th Generation Uni-Q | 12th Generation Uni-Q |
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| Tweeter | 1" Hard-Dome | 0.75" aluminum dome |
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| Midrange | — | 4" |
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| Woofer | 5.25" Magnesium/aluminum alloy | 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling |
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| Frequency response | 79-28k Hz | 31-24k Hz |
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| Max depth / sample rate | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 384 kHz |
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| Bluetooth | Built-in 4.0 | Built-in 4.2 |
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| App control | Yes | Yes |
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| Weight | 10.00kg / 22lbs | 31.20kg / 68.6lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 11.875" x 7.875" x 13.25"
301.6 x 200.0 x 336.5mm | 42.9" x 8.3" x 15.5"
1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm |
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LS50 Wireless and LS60 Wireless are members of KEF's LS series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that LS50 Wireless is a 2-way design whereas the LS60 Wireless is a 3-way speaker. 3-way designs utilize a midrange driver in addition to the tweeter and woofer on 2-way designs. Designing a crossover for a 3-way speaker is a complicated process and generally increases the overall cost of the speaker.
KEF LS50 WirelessKEF LS60 Wireless
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
KEF LS50 Wireless |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
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Driver Setup
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2-way
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3-way
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Tweeter
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1-inch
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0.75-inch
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Midrange
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1 x 4-inch |
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Woofer
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1 x 5.25-inch
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4 x 5.25-inch
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LS50 Wireless features a 1" Aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Magnesium/aluminum alloy Woofer. 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
LS50 Wireless has a frequency range of 79-28k Hz whereas LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 31Hz, the LS60 Wireless can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the LS50 Wireless's min frequency of 79Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Bookshelf class in our database.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both LS50 Wireless and LS60 Wireless have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare KEF LS50 Wireless's and KEF LS60 Wireless's external dimensions. KEF LS50 Wireless has external dimensions of 301.6 x 200.0 x 336.5mm (11.875 x 7.875 x 13.25inch) 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 clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 12mm wider, 788.4mm taller and 57.5mm deeper than KEF LS50 Wireless.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
KEF LS60 Wireless needs about 24% more floor or shelf area. KEF LS60 Wireless is 58mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. KEF LS60 Wireless is 788mm taller.
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 KEF LS50 Wireless is approximately 673.0cm2 / 104.3inch2 and base area of the KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2. The LS50 Wireless requires 19% less surface area than the LS60 Wireless which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
What's in the Box of KEF LS50 Wireless?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of LS50 Wireless:
- Wireless powered speaker (Right)
- Wireless powered speaker (Left)
- Two 6.5-feet AC power cords
- 10-feet Cat-6 interconnect speaker cable
- 6.5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable
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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 Cable
- Remote Control
- Optional Floor Spikes
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty and Safety Documents