LS50 Wireless is a 2-way Powered Bookshelf speaker by KEF. LS50 Wireless's built-in amplifier provides 230-watt RMS. The built-in power amplifier saves space & eliminates the need to connect KEF LS50 Wireless to a stereo receiver or external power amp. It features a 1" Hard-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Magnesium/aluminum alloy Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 79-28k Hz.
KEF later replaced LS50 Wireless with LS50 Wireless II. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these speakers:
Compare KEF LS50 Wireless vs KEF LS50 Wireless II
LS50 Wireless is a member of KEF's LS series of Powered speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response
KEF LS50 Wireless has a Frequency response range of 79-28k Hz. At a minimum frequency of 79 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from LS50 Wireless so depending on your intended use, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find a subwoofer to find out more about the available options.
Here we have a comparison of how LS50 Wireless's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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High Frequency
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KEF LS50 Wireless Back View
Bluetooth Connectivity
KEF LS50 Wireless employs Built-in 4.0 Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops. LS50 Wireless can playback up to 24-bit / 192 kHz with compatible devices.
KEF LS50 Wireless supports the following Bluetooth Codecs when used with supported devices:
Supported Streaming Services
KEF LS50 Wireless supports the following Streaming Services:
Supported Wireless Streaming System
KEF LS50 Wireless supports the following wireless streaming methods:
App-Based Control
KEF LS50 Wireless can be controlled wirelessly via KEF Connect application available on Apple iOS and Android.
Inputs and Outputs
- RCA Input
- USB Port: USB-B
- Wired Subwoofer Output
- Digital Input: Optical
- Ethernet Port
KEF LS50 Wireless Speaker Size: Weight and Dimensions
KEF LS50 Wireless has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 11.875 x 7.875 x 13.25inch (301.6 x 200.0 x 336.5mm ). The speaker with the built-in amplifier weighs 10.20kg / 22.4lbs whereas the other speaker weighs 10.00kg/ 22lbs.
Base Surface Area and Volume
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of KEF LS50 Wireless is approximately 673.0cm2 / 104.3inch2.
Here we have a comparison of how LS50 Wireless's weight compared with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Port Position
KEF LS50 Wireless is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Wall Mounting
LS50 Wireless doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket so you need an external structure to mount on walls.
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 cords10-feet Cat-6 interconnect speaker cable6.5-feet USB-B to USB-A cable42
KEF LS50 Wireless - What's in the Box
Warranty
1 Year of parts warranty and 1 Year of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
