KEF LS60 Wireless vs KEF R7 Comparison

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KEF LS60 Wireless

Powered Floor-standing | 31-24k Hz

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KEF R7

Passive Floor-standing | 48-28k Hz

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KEF LS60 Wireless vs KEF R7 Speaker Comparison

In this review, we will be comparing LS60 Wireless and R7, two Floor-standing speakers by KEF. The main difference between these two speakers is that the KEF LS60 Wireless is a Powered speaker which means that it has a built-in amplifier inside the speaker body so you don't need an external power amp or an integrated amp whereas the KEF R7 is a Passive speaker so has to be matched with an amplifier to get any sound from it.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of KEF LS60 Wireless and KEF R7 first before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Key Specs	KEF LS60 Wireless	KEF R7
Brand	KEF United Kingdom · founded 1961	KEF United Kingdom · founded 1961
Design	3-way	3-way
Built-in amplifier	1400-watt RMS	—
Uni-Q driver	12th Generation Uni-Q	12th Generation Uni-Q
Tweeter	0.75" aluminum dome	1" Dome
Midrange	4"	5"
Woofer	4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling	2 x 6.5" Hybrid Aluminum
Frequency response	31-24k Hz	48-28k Hz
Sensitivity	—	88 dB
Impedance	—	8 ohms
Power range	—	15-250 watts
Max depth / sample rate	24-bit / 384 kHz	—
Bluetooth	Built-in 4.2	—
App control	Yes	—
Weight	31.20kg / 68.6lbs	31.40kg / 69.1lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)	42.9" x 8.3" x 15.5" 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm	43-13/16" x 8" x 15-5/16" 1113.0 x 200.0 x 389.0mm

The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.

Drivers

Both LS60 Wireless and R7 are 3-way speakers.

KEF LS60 Wireless

KEF R7

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 LS60 Wireless	KEF R7
Driver Setup	3-way	3-way
Tweeter	0.75-inch	1-inch
Midrange	1 x 4-inch	1 x 5-inch
Woofer	4 x 5.25-inch	2 x 6.5-inch

LS60 Wireless features a 0.75" Aluminum aluminum dome Tweeter, a 4" Midrange and 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer. On the other hand, the R7 features a 1" aluminum Dome Tweeter, a 5" Midrange and 2 x 6.5" Hybrid Aluminum Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 400Hz and 2900Hz.

Frequency Response

LS60 Wireless has a frequency range of 31-24k Hz whereas R7 has a frequency range of 48-28k 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 R7's min frequency of 48Hz.

The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.

Low Frequency

Floor-standing Speakers

LS60 Wireless

Min

Average

Median

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 LS60 Wireless and R7 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 LS60 Wireless's and KEF R7's external dimensions. KEF LS60 Wireless has external dimensions of 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm (42.9 x 8.3 x 15.5inch) whereas KEF R7 has external dimensions of 1113.0 x 200.0 x 389.0mm (43-13/16 x 8 x 15-5/16inch).

KEF R7 is 12mm narrower and 5mm less deeper than KEF LS60 Wireless but it is also 23mm taller.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of KEF LS60 Wireless and KEF R7 in scale.

Comparison image of KEF LS60 Wireless and KEF R7 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 KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm² / 129.5inch² and base area of the KEF R7 is approximately 778.0cm² / 120.6inch². The LS60 Wireless requires 7% more surface area than the R7 which gives it a small disadvantage on placement in tight spaces.

What's in the Box of KEF LS60 Wireless?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of LS60 Wireless:

2 Wireless Speakers
Power Cords
Interspeaker Cable
Remote Control
Optional Floor Spikes
Quick Start Guide
Warranty and Safety Documents

What's in the Box of KEF R7?

Here are the items that come with the R7:

Floorstanding loudspeaker
Grille
2 Foam port plugs
4 Outrigger feet
4 Spikes
4 Protective discs
4 Screws
4 Washers
Wrench
Hex-key
User Manual
Warranty Information

Reasons to choose KEF LS60 Wireless over KEF R7

Speaker Type	Powered vs Passive	Built-in amplifier
Number of Woofers	4 vs 2	More woofers
Low Frequency Response	31 Hz vs 48 Hz	Generates deeper bass
Height	1090mm vs 1113mm	Easier to fit in smaller spaces
Ethernet Connection	Yes vs No	High quality streaming over Ethernet

Reasons to choose KEF R7 over KEF LS60 Wireless

Woofer Size	6.5 inches vs 5.25 inches	Larger woofer
High Frequency Response	28k Hz vs 24k Hz	Generates higher frequency
Base Surface Area	778cm² vs 835cm²	Takes less floor space
Price per pair*	4500USD vs 4999USD	costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time)

KEF LS60 Wireless vs KEF R7 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	KEF LS60 Wireless	KEF R7
Brand	KEF	KEF
Speaker Type	Powered Stereo Speakers	Floor-standing speaker
Sensitivity	n/a	88 dB
Impedance	n/a	8 ohms
Impedance	n/a	3.2 ohms
Frequency Response	31-24k Hz	48-28k Hz
Amplifier
Watts RMS (Continuous)	1400-watt RMS	n/a
Max Bit Depth	24-bit	n/a
Max Sample Rate	384 kHz	n/a
Drivers
Woofer Quantity	4	2
Woofer Size	5.25"	6.5"
Woofer Composition	Uni-Core force-cancelling	Hybrid Aluminum
Woofer Surround Material	Rubber	Rubber
Tweeter Size	0.75"	1"
Tweeter Type	aluminum dome	Dome
Aimable Tweeter	No	No
Midrange Driver	4"	5"
Crossover Frequency	n/a	400Hz and 2900Hz
Firing Direction	rear	rear
Physical Specs
Height	1090.0mm (42.9")	1113.0mm (43.8")
Width	212.0mm (8.3")	200.0mm (7.9")
Depth	394.0mm (15.5")	389.0mm (15.3")
Weight	31.20kg (68.6lbs)	31.40kg (69.1lbs)
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Bass Reflex
Finish	n/a	MDF/Lacquer
Available Colors	Mineral White, Titanium Grey, Royal Blue, British racing green, Carbon black	Black Gloss, White Gloss, Walnut
Grille	n/a	Yes
Moisture Resistancy	No	No
Connections
Biamp Inputs	n/a	Yes
Aux Inputs	No	n/a
USB Port	Service only	n/a
Phone Input	No	n/a
Subwoofer Output	Wired	n/a
Digital Input	TOSLINK Optical, Coax	n/a
HDMI Input	eARC	n/a
Headphone Jack	No	n/a
Ethernet Port	Yes	n/a
Other
Parts Warranty	2 years	5 Years
Labor Warranty	2 years	5 Years

Verdict

Different kinds of product: one is active with its amplifier built in, the other passive and needs one. Judge them on how you want to own the system, not just the specs.

Area	Better	Why
Bass	A	KEF LS60 Wireless digs deeper - 31Hz against 48Hz.
What you buy	depends	KEF LS60 Wireless is a complete system - just add a source. KEF R7 also needs an amplifier: more money and another box, but you choose it.
Connections	depends	KEF LS60 Wireless has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, streaming and HDMI built in. With KEF R7 that all comes from the amplifier you pair it with.
Upgrade path	depends	KEF R7 can be re-amped later and outlive several amplifiers; KEF LS60 Wireless ages as one unit.
Size	depends	Similar cabinet size - neither is easier to fit.
Expandability	depends	KEF LS60 Wireless: a sub output; KEF R7: bi-amping. KEF LS60 Wireless sits in a wider range (10 models), so a matched surround system is easier later.
Price	evenly matched	Much the same money ($4,999 vs $4,500 a pair) - though the passive pair still needs an amplifier.

A KEF LS60 Wireless B KEF R7
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.

Which should you choose?

KEF LS60 Wireless suits you if you want one box, ready to play, with nothing else to buy. KEF R7 suits you if you already have an amplifier, want to choose the electronics, or expect to upgrade in stages. Neither is the better speaker in the abstract. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 48Hz anyway, so judge these on the other rows instead.

And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.