In this review, we will be comparing two different type of speakers by KEF. KEF LSX II 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 LSX II and KEF LS60 Wireless first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
KEF LSX II Key Specs
- 2-way Design
- 200-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 11th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 0.75" Hard-Dome Tweeter
- 4.5" Magnesium/Aluminium alloy Woofer
- 54-28k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:3.60kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 240.0" x 6.1" x 7.1"( 240 × 155 × 180 mm )
KEF LS60 Wireless Key Specs
- 3-way Design
- 1400-watt RMS Integrated Amplifier
- 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver
- 0.75" aluminum dome Tweeter
- 4" Midrange
- 4 x 5.25" Uni-Core force-cancelling Woofer
- 4" Midrange
- 31-24k Hz Frequency Response
- 24-bit Max Depth / 384 kHz Max Sample Rate
- Built-in 4.2 Bluetooth
- App Control Feature
- Weight:31.20kg
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1090.0" x 8.3" x 15.5"( 1090.0 x 212.0 x 394.0mm )
LSX II and LS60 Wireless are members of KEF's LS series of speakers. Below you can find the loudspeakers from this series.
In the following sections, we will get into more detail in order to better understand how the KEF LSX II 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.
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Drivers
One of the fundamental differences between these two speakers is that LSX II 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.
| Driver |
KEF LSX II |
KEF LS60 Wireless |
|
Driver Setup
|
2-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
0.75-inch
|
0.75-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
- |
1 x 4-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 4.5-inch
|
4 x 5.25-inch
|
LSX II features a 0.75" Aluminum Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 4.5" Magnesium/Aluminium 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
LSX II has a frequency range of 54-28k 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 LSX II's min frequency of 54Hz.
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.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both LSX II 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.
KEF LSX II Port
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 KEF LSX II's and KEF LS60 Wireless's external dimensions. KEF LSX II has external dimensions of 240 × 155 × 180 mm ( 9.5 × 6.1 × 7.1 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 clearly the larger of the two speakers. Its body is 57mm wider, 850mm taller and 214mm deeper than KEF LSX II.
Below you can see the front view size comparison of KEF LSX II and KEF LS60 Wireless in scale.
Comparison image of KEF LSX II and KEF LS60 Wireless 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 LSX II is approximately 279.0cm2 / 43.2inch2 and base area of the KEF LS60 Wireless is approximately 835.3cm2 / 129.5inch2. The LSX II requires 67% 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 LSX II?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of LSX II:
2 Wireless powered speakersTwo 6.5-feet AC power cords10-feet Cat-6 interconnect speaker cableRemote control2 AAA batteries Quick Start Guide Important Safety Information Warranty Information Maintenance Guide
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