EASY HiFi & Home Theater Speaker - KEF LS50 Wireless II SPEAKER REVIEW

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For our second KEF review, we bring you a KEF bluetooth speaker review! The LS50 Wireless II speakers are powered, bluetooth enabled and wireless. The question is are they as good or better than the LS50 Metas? This ultimately may depend on how you feel about a neutral sounding speaker. The good thing is that if you are looking for an easy hifi & home theater speaker, the LS50 2 is as reliable as they come.
INTRO: 00:00
KEF LS50 WIRELESS II SPECIFICATIONS: 00:33
LS50 WIRELESS II DESIGN: 01:59
KEF SPEAKER SETUP: 02:16
KEF CONNECT APP: 03:06
KEF LS50 WIRELESS II VS LS50 META SPEAKERS: 04:09
LS50 WIRELESS II SOUND: 05:25
LS50 WIRELESS II CONNECTIVITY & RELIABILITY: 08:11
DRAWBACKS: 08:47
COMPARISONS: 09:06
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END OF REVIEW: 11:38
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@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

★ *REVIEWING: **bit.ly/37HOx27**, **amzn.to/3eOr0hP* ★ *QOTD: We have reviewed a lot of powered speakers - which is your favorite?* ★ *Love our conversation/outtakes? Be sure to watch to the end* ★ *COMMENT RULES: Please be respectful. No outside links, URLs, email addresses, etc. Violations are automatically deleted.*

@SeanVedell 2 жыл бұрын

So far I’m a Kanto guy, unless the Klipsch Promedia 2.1 count. The Klipsch have always been computer speaker because of the lack of connection options but if Klipsch ever just updated that area and left the rest alone, they would have a monster powered speaker offering that has always just ROARED! Until then the Kantos 4’s are in my budgetary sweet spot.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeanVedell The Kanto speaker line, especially the YU line, represent insane value for money. So good!

@creativeslink 2 жыл бұрын

My fave but not yet reviewed is the Harmon citation towers. Looks and able to be integrated with other citation satellites.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

@@creativeslink Those Citation speakers do look interesting, though I have not seen them around so they may be a bit of cult hit 🤷‍♂️

@SeanVedell 2 жыл бұрын

@@robinsonbrand I discovered the 2’s through a guy at work. We had them on our desks but an office doesn’t really let you test a speaker. As soon as we started working from home we both upgraded. Me to the 4’s and him to the 6’s. I don’t think either of us will ever be able to go back to the office!! Hey, where’d the usual cabinet go? Did your TV finally squeeze it out?

@ashtonhubers5994 2 жыл бұрын

Very excited to see you guys cross the 200k mark! Keep up the amazing work, you’re my favorite to watch and have helped me along my audio journey. Cheers to 200!

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@banjospacecart 2 жыл бұрын

+1 for KEF R series reviews! Great work as always

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to give them a listen if KEF wants to send a pair our way!

@JuanLega 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I've been looking for this review for a while!!

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was worth the wait! Thanks for joining us!

@JuanLega 2 жыл бұрын

I did. You guys always have great reviews. Now the KEF's ls50w II are a great option for someone looking for simplicity and not looking to spend money on seperate components and experimenting trying to find the perfect synergy. But, if you are someone that is looking to put together a badass hifi system, and is willing to spend a little time and money, the KEF Meta's are a GREAT speaker. I heard them fresh out of the box with a Rodgers tube amplifier, no subs, not broken in, and their sound was truly amazing. KEF overall produces very good quality audio components and I think anyone with a pair of LS50 metas or wireless II have a speaker thats truly remarkable.

@aijalonredmond2380 2 жыл бұрын

THANKYOU!!! Been looking forward to this!!!

@idchan 2 жыл бұрын

Love your set up look. Finally someone who appreciates lifestyle and design than just audiophile sound. So tired of looking at expensive setups being showcased in some garage with extra speakers and components all over the place. Keep up the fantastic work.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much @ID Chan. We try and show folks how you can live WITH hifi opposed to living around or surrounded by hifi.

@johnmckay428 2 жыл бұрын

love the Kristy conversations - nice touch

@randleton_ 2 жыл бұрын

Big fan of your reviews and how well produced your videos are! Kef has really become a strong contender for my next home theater. Really hope to see more Kef reviews from you guys in the future!

@jmbentrude 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel and learning something new about audio each upload. Thank you!

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Thank you!

@brianlewis5042 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday morning Andrew and Kristi. The LS50W II will find a home in many systems and they fill a need for those who wants a “do it all “ speaker. Wireless is going to be the future for many audiophiles, but it is not there yet. As mentioned the sound is the sound. With passive speakers along with the right gear will undoubtedly sound better. The one advantage of wireless is with updates to the speaker’s software. The sound signature can be tweaked by the manufacturer as Klipsch did with the Fives. One thing I will say… the room setup in this video was awesome. Those Kef’s looked fantastic along with the furniture in the space. Kudos to you and Kristi for great production work.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Sunday to you, Brian. Thank you so much for hanging out with us today!

@raycasias 2 жыл бұрын

As a owner of a pair of KEF R3s, I can say personally I know the R Series! I have a buddy that works at KEF. I was back and forth between R3s and R5s. Through his guidance, I went with R3 and I haven't looked back. That being said, I had a chance to listen to the Blades 2 and a few of the Reference series. I can not describe in words the sound all of those speakers produced. I actually had dinner with a couple of the KEF guys last night and FINALLY heard the KC62. Little guy packs a serious punch! I'm hoping to visit their NJ movie theater soon made up of nothing but R Series CI speakers! Great video!

@albert4321234 2 жыл бұрын

Just received the LS50 wireless ll less than a week. I absolutely love it. I like the one box solution and it really performs well.

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! So happy to know this.

@Rockhurst22 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard the KEF Blade speakers in a show room. Granted the show room was the worst for that quality of a speaker but the bass was the most articulate deep bass I’ve ever experienced in any speaker and made me stay for hours listening to song after song.

@iscbts70 2 жыл бұрын

Love my LS50 WII’s! They sound fantastic in my room. Thanks for the review!

@prabinpaudel5572 2 жыл бұрын

Ls50 wireless 2 and kc62 is my dream minimalist setup! ❤️

@yimjunior 2 жыл бұрын

I am using KEF LSX. I love it. I will get KEF Wireless 2 soon. Beside that, I like your video & I subscribed it.

@Bork0r 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! All the better for having multiple perspectives. Great job!

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching until the end!

@jeffwesthof9711 2 жыл бұрын

Love the art work in the background. Just bought the boy blowing bubble painting. Thanks!.........oh ya great review!

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@DrawTheLine35 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you pronouncing Porsche correctly, lol. Always love your reviews, you both have a refreshing perspective on Hifi and make us aware of your preferences and biases which I think makes your reviews more trustworthy than others.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. We do our best to just let you know what we thought of the product given how we live and we try and make it approachable for everyday people as well as more die hard enthusiasts.

@alentop1 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing speakers. Great for someone like me that has a smaller living room, small child, and can't fit a ton of components. Expensive, but, there are others less expensive speakers that can get the job done almost as good. I've never considered powered speakers for me, but, you convinced me that they can be good. Thx, and all the best to you and Kristi.

@geraldmcmullon2465 2 жыл бұрын

Adam T5V £135 each are near field monitors but are liked as audiophile speakers. Active speakers are very different to just a powered speaker. Kef LS50 and B&W Formation Duo are active DSP speakers.

@p3030134 2 жыл бұрын

Very very interesting take from Kristy focusing on how much the "setup" influences sound eventually on passive speakers, and the fact that you are able to create your sound from them. With powered you get what you get, which can be a good thing and limiting also.

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

💯

@sbkarajan 2 жыл бұрын

I love your speaker stands... Went to the link to check out, SOLD OUT!!! Man...

@Natan9000 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if u read comments of older videos later, but this speakers gets firmware updates too! which possibly also increases the streaming and sound quality. I've had this with Sonos, which the Arc's latest update really changed the sound in a positive way. And I noticed in the release notes of the ls50w2 they also do these kinds of updates.

@connoisseurm103 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for your review of these for a while and as usual, you didn’t disappoint. I certainly agree with your description of the sound and I was initially a little disappointed by the neutrality. I have had them at home for a month now and certainly appreciate them as an all round package. I got off the high end Merry go round a couple of years ago and have been looking for a good looking all in one solution with good quality sound and I feel that these fit the bill as they also fit perfectly in to the aesthetics of my living room. Thanks for producing quality and engaging reviews.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in! So glad you found the review helpful. I LOVE these speakers for the simplicity and miss them already for that reason.

@gustavoaguirre94 2 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews, can't wait to try these out.

@CosmicKnight1 2 жыл бұрын

I’m with Christy (hope I spelled that right). I’m just starting to listen to the Kef LS50 Wireless II now. For me the simplicity demanded a serious listen, but the reality is if they don’t sound right the alternative will be separates. I wasn’t shopping for all-in-one. It’s always about the sound and there really isn’t anything that directly compares so yeah I think it perfectly reasonable to compare these with some other stack.

@hushpuppykl 2 жыл бұрын

This is one honest n accurate review. It’s just a great speaker for its price. Not a very resolving or refined speaker but to get that one needs to spend quite a bit more. I would love these speakers for say the living room. Hook them up a sub and to the TV. It’s good enough to enjoy music or a simple HT system. By the way, the satin finish is just lovely and they look great with the S2 stands.

@TheManunderwater 2 жыл бұрын

Used to have KEF Ref 107 (known as Daleks) way long ago. Passive but amazing. Built like a tank, weigh a ton. See pictures just for fun last sold 20yrs +

@lonniefarmer7067 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am A/V full ATMOS oriented so trying to integrate a setup with powered is over the line of possible. I had the Q-towers and they were great for orchestral works but I found the rock and roll a bit set back.

@ehager2 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always. Really like your style and sensibility on hifi

@garyjones5947 2 жыл бұрын

I’m intrigued by the kef R11…would be good,to hear your impressions. Once again…another great feature…thank you.

@darylwootton5217 2 жыл бұрын

Listened to the Metas & the 2's and decided on the Metas in the end. The perfect speaker for me. Enjoyed the review, thanks.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

What ultimately swayed you to get the Metas? Thanks for watching!

@darylwootton5217 2 жыл бұрын

@@robinsonbrand in the end I didn't want my electronics inside the speaker and felt I would be better served with separates. Added the Rotel RA-1572 and it works well for me.

@paulkress1940 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys. Want to thank you for your show. I look forward to seeing the latest to bolster my knowledge. Compared to all of you out there, I feel very amateurish. Not into the techno lingo stuff, but at some point I know they are a valuable resource. I just know I like what I hear....and what I don't. Ibdont have the opportunity to go and experience all of these units out there, So I count on you for some guidance. Andrew and Kristi's diffetent perspectives is must see TV, as far as I'm concerned. Great job!

@vaspetrol 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video Andrew & Kristi, you gotta get more KEF gear for review. I'm lucky enough to have heard Blade's and they are amazing!! I have a 7.1 set up using KEF R series, R700, R500, R100, R200c and R400b sub with Yamaha RX-A3080 and Rotel Rb1552mkii power amp. Love it

@maximo90019 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the market comparisons !!!!

@-xyber 2 жыл бұрын

Love your reviews! Question for you, is the Formation Duo still significantly better than the LS50s if you hook up a subwoofer to the KEFs?

@pennfootball71 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first speaker you reviewed I have! I got a pair in the bedroom on 2 Rel T/7i subs

@shoshinsamurai7901 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the same thing about lack of openness around the music happens with the Klipsch active tower speakers when compared to their reference 8000s

@vincentcheah610 2 жыл бұрын

If I already have a Powernode 2i and RSL Speedwoofer 10s, would you recommend getting the LS50 Meta or selling the Powernode and buying the LS50 Wireless II? Subjectivity will of course affect this decision, but just wanted to get your thoughts.

@dhodythomas 2 жыл бұрын

Wireless II is here everyone is forgotten the 1.. Still in love with the one..

@kevinnickens 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I’m super interested in powered speakers, I think allowing yourself to let go of the idea that a “real” system consists of passive speakers, an amp, and an outboard source is really exciting

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

I find it very exciting and still believe it is the future 100%. Thanks for watching!

@andresgutierrez9949 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, can you share to us what amplifier did you use with the metas to get the sound she is talking about? im looking forward yo buy an audio set and i have the question if powered or passive w/amp, thx!!

@erichoehn8262 2 жыл бұрын

You are right... removing all imperfections from the music can make it one dimensional.

@zolee0013 5 ай бұрын

Great Reviews. I'm fairly new to the channel and I love your reviews. Is there a way to use them as part of a 5.1 Home Theatre setup? (and keep using them as a stereo streaming speakers) I assume if the AVR has pre outs, it can, right?

@dirkluchtman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great review. Question: I have a Marantz 8015; could I connect a pair of these KEFs to the pre-outs of the front channel (to the aux-in on the KEFs), so I have these speakers as a high end front channel for home cinema and could also connect to them wirelessly?

@Freeedy 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, just the thing I was researching. I’ve decided to resume my audiophile hobby after a gap of 15 years due to family reasons, I don’t fancy going back in time to return to tube amps etc etc and and am rather keen to explore new avenues & the latest advancements such as these wireless ii powered speakers system. It seems to tick most of the boxes for me and besides I never enjoyed all that spaghetti hanging out the back. So thanks for the tips.

@charlespurviskellyjr.7210 2 жыл бұрын

Affordable: JAMO S 801 PM High-End: ELAC Navis ARB-51/KEF LS50 (KEF LS 50 Wireless II) Draw Caveat - With the JAMO S 801PM’s, I would add a sub to them to augment and fill out the bass just a little more. And even adding a nice and affordable sub to the JAMO S 801 PM’s, you’ll still come out WAY LESS than both of my high-end choices (the ELAC’s and the KEF’s). -Charles-

@eduardoquintana3504 Жыл бұрын

Hola Andrew, what cd players do you recommended with KEF Wireless? Gracias

@rsolsjo 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you finally got these in! They seem versatile and incredibly professional, but I have always heard that the sound is divisive, and you definitely confirmed that. I think you finally steered me away from the dream of one day owning a pair of KEFs (in a good way), but I wouldn't be opposed to hearing them sometime.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

You should definitely listen to them for yourself!

@Monsux 2 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for this review since I first saw the LS50 Wireless II speakers in the background. Just because of Kristi's take on Meta video six months ago "I think that they may not get those back" When Kristi was talking about powered Wireless II speakers :D

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you enjoyed this one!

@Monsux 2 жыл бұрын

@@KristiWright I sure did. Great review!

@kylevuong 2 жыл бұрын

Can you comment on the 3.5mm jack of the LS50W II series when connecting to turntable? I have the first generation and quite happy with the RCA port. With the 3.5mm on the new models, does the sound will be affected as from what I know, 3.5mm is worse compare to RCA?

@Speedyking90 2 жыл бұрын

Great review as always! I am a fan of Kef Speakers, not just because of their sound, but their design. I just ordered a pair of Kef R5 towers and I’m excited. Hopefully you get more in to review!

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let us know how they work out for you.

@Speedyking90 2 жыл бұрын

@@robinsonbrand Will do, I’m pairing it with the T778 AVR you guys liked last year. I’m super excited

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@markwhitehead6965 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the review. Hope you have fun with the KEF Blades! Polite question: you do realise just how large and heavy they are and that a team of strong men will be needed for installation? Your doors and door frames might suffer a bit getting the Blades in and out.

@HowieHaigh 2 жыл бұрын

OMG I'd love to see what you think of the KEF Blades... they're a gorgeous looking speaker and I think would really suit your style tastes! 😁

@Mo-sl6us 2 жыл бұрын

Always interesting reviews. I have them. Love them for simplicity. Agree with the clinical critic. It's a shame that we can't have some DSP to personalize the sound. I would have liked to hear more about the sub pairing because I was wondering if there was any point getting a matching kc62 in a 20m2 living room. what are your thoughts?

@brianmedeiros6845 2 жыл бұрын

Very good review. I have a question. I run my Audio Technica LP-120XUSB turntable in my man room but would like to hear it in the house without having to crank up the sound out of my room. Does a wireless speaker work? Also if you don’t mind me asking what type of mic do you use for your videos so clear! Thank You

@antonio78881 2 жыл бұрын

Klipsch The Fives because of your review and I absolutely love them

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@dajuice4200 2 жыл бұрын

I got the fives paired with a klipsch subwoofer and they are great.

@Khanh.Nguyen369 2 ай бұрын

I know this is an old post. But from an app and sound perspective, what reasons do I have to upgrade from version one to two?

@ornobislam5106 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your review. Thanks. Please review the ifi aurora, if you can get your hands on it.

@AF-O6 2 жыл бұрын

At last! The review for which I have been waiting!

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it was worth the wait!

@ldpy33 2 жыл бұрын

What speakers stands are being used in the video, please?!

@arungopinath26 2 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are helpful, thank you! Would be awesome if you could also get in the KC62 sub and see how that works with these speakers

@emard356 2 жыл бұрын

hey andrew. i wonder how this sound compare to 2 devialet phantom ii 95db. they’re almost the same price

@jonthompson8807 2 жыл бұрын

i have the R41pm's (with a sub) and the 5's from klipsch. 41's are at my desktop and the 5's are in the living room 16x16 ish on some bookshelf's from ikea. i talked my cousin into buying the R51pm's. i run my 41's through a cambridge dac. otherwise everything else is tos link or eArc from a tv with only bluetooth ever reachin them. i think powered is the future too. the amount of options it solves for is too much to disagree with. people still want pug in play. personally ill always be separates until I die lol. cost is my only inhibitor to that. great video and congrats on 200k and to another 800k!

@davidhunternyc1 Жыл бұрын

At 16:30. Wow, your praise of RBH speakers (which I've never heard of) has me very interested. Are they Roon Ready?

@EgonB325 2 жыл бұрын

Especially appreciated the talk afterwards. I'm sceptical about the value proposition of the "smart" functionality and connectivity part of the Wireless II. Streaming sources are so cheap and easy to come by, whether through used chromecast audio's or very user friendly Raspberry Pi solutions (e.g. Volumio offers Tidal connect). Why depend on KEFs in-house apps and electronics? Same for DACs, with the excellent value Chifi products. If you spend €2500, sound is a way more important issue than connectivity. In this sense the Wireless II vs. Meta passive comparison is very valuable. It's also a terrifying prospect to me that you might encounter software bugs and the like, just to listen to your hifi.

@mguarino28 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew and Chrissy (I hope i spelled that right), can you guys do a review of an "on-wall" speaker? I think that thin profile speakers mounted on the wall is just the most beautiful way to go, and practical (with kids). Are there any major sacrifices with those on-walls offered by KEF, Klipsch, Dali, etc? I'd be willing to pay significantly more for on-walls with equal sound quality, so as to avoid the pain of breaking them, or breaking my shins, as the years go by. Also, a video on the most beautiful/artistic speaker systems out there in general, would be great too. Digital Trends did a great video about a Portland-based artistic speaker series. I feel like this genre is right down your alley. Thanks for all your amazing content.

@kushmirproduction2881 2 жыл бұрын

I like the Bonus Conversation

@derassassin9924 2 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of questions arise when you consider the Wireless IIs which have an “arguably ideal” amp pairing, versus the Metas where some budgets might have an amp like the AXR 100 or a NAIM Uniti Atom - comparatively the Metas could be a lot more or a little less. Do you or Kristi have an opinion on using Metas with a “budget amp” versus the Wireless IIs?

@user-qs9mv7dv6c 7 ай бұрын

Hello, The lack of sparkle in the highs - Because the tonality is neutral / not bright? Thank in advance

@kevingarciamurga6890 2 жыл бұрын

Excelent response from Cristy! I think the same

@ResetZero595 2 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if you reviewed KEF LS60.

@jeandrejordaan3536 2 жыл бұрын

What would you say has been tue best sounding bookshelf speaker?

@TonyBologna999 2 жыл бұрын

What amp did you successfully pair with the Metas? I’ve tried a couple of different class-D amps and it’s no good.

@frankkroll7881 2 жыл бұрын

I'm curious as to what firmware you were running on your review sample. Firmware 1.7 sounded absolutely amazing in every way. Once the speakers auto updated to 1.8 a good deal of the magic was lost. The soundstage isn't as wide or deep, and the sense of air around instruments, particularly drums, was dialed way back. Leading edge transients were also softened. I even tried out a second pair, but they suffered the same exact fate. I tried contacting KEF support, but they made it clear to me that their software vetting process is infallible, and thus couldn't possibly be the cause of the problem I am having.

@venugopalsanu2719 2 жыл бұрын

How does this compare with Sony Ht A9 ? This will help me makeup my mind , I watch movies and listen to music

@MrLogic85 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a honest review, and one of the first II's review that is not entirely overwhelmingly positive. Design wise, I would recommend you trying the KEF R3 (or a tower version). I've heard they should work really well for both HiFi and cinema.

@NVR_Forfeit 2 жыл бұрын

I would love if you could review the Blade 2 speakers. I think that would be a fun review to watch!! Crossing fingers that will happen at some point. As for powered speakers I'm bias since I have LS50 meta, and would say the LS50 WII speakers.

@xqceme1 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask you a question? Hope so😜. Seen you beolab 28 and you mentioned Nef ls50. If you should choose one of those, what would you choose? Ps very good presentation.

@dinomarx3790 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys. Thanks for the great review. Do you mind specifying which RBH speakers you were reffering to? I would love to see a review on them

@EdPOD 2 жыл бұрын

Do we know which these are?

@AmazingMrX 2 жыл бұрын

I picked up a set of Metas after seeing your review of those and I absolutely love them! Interesting to see your thoughts on the wireless version. I'm thinking about picking up a subwoofer for my setup but I wonder if the SVS is a good choice considering the brand has a reputation for making their presence known in a way that something like the KC62 does not. Decisions decisions.

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

We haven't tested the KC62 but the this SVS sub (amzn.to/3e5LlPJ) is very, very good.

@mason6556 2 жыл бұрын

Andrew please review the left q350 and q550s would really love to know what you think of there more entry level speakers.

@FrankelyyOne 2 жыл бұрын

Great content, Andrew. I went with the Formation Duo myself for the sound and aesthetics. I wish the Formation Duo had more connectivity, but I see where they are going with it.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

The Duos are great and I can totally see why you (or anyone) would pick them. Do you have the Formation hub? That is a great way to add more connectivity if you need it.

@seanleary3670 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job you guys 🤗🤗

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

@westcoast708 2 жыл бұрын

another fine review.

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly.

@PIPERBOYWILLIAMS 2 жыл бұрын

I hate how awesome your videos are

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you saying that, a lot goes into each one so it's nice to know that you guys appreciate it.

@humanitysonlyhope 2 жыл бұрын

I had the KEF Q950's for a year and wasn't a fan. I replaced them with the Canton Vento 896.2 DC's and they're better in every way. The KEF's were not all that revealing in the mid's, the treble wasn't great and they didn't play down very low for the size of the towers they were. The Canton's are the best sounding speaker I've had in this house.

@jeandrejordaan3536 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, thanks for the review. I know you can’t compare active with passive speakers but in terms of sound the WA 2 compared to the Sonus Faber Lumina 2, which would you prefer in terms of sound?

@KristiWright 2 жыл бұрын

The Lumina IIs are much more engaging!

@1959ludo 2 жыл бұрын

I had the opportunity to go to a presentation given by Kef by my local dealer. There was a comparison between the Blade speakers and the top model of t he Reference range.Both are in the same price range and are the top of Kef.My impression was that the blade is not an allround speaker. For classical music I preferred the Reference. The Reference range excells in al music styles but has a classic design. The Blade is a very modern design. The Blade is in my opinion a very good speaker and you could compare it with the original LS 50 in overall sound character but much bigger. Ore you can say the LS 50 is a small version of the Blade and at that time there was no Metha. For me totally unaffordable but if you have the money take a listen. The Bade is on the market for several years.

@brianpm 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I look at these speakers there's a battle within me. So beautiful. So expensive. But so beautiful. Stop it, so expensive!

@bynahelemaal 2 жыл бұрын

For some reason I’d really like to see a powered tower version of those ls50 wireless speakers… like an easy setup for those who want towers without the the hassle of 2 or 3 other boxes in a cabinet…

@jamesson451 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I see you are using Monitor Audio Bronze 100. What would be the best integrated music amp for them?

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

The Rotel we recently reviewed would be a good pairing - bit.ly/3wAcZgx. Be sure to check out our review of the Bronze 100 speakers if you haven't already. You'll find a list of everything we used to test them in the description.

@ayelethashachar1209 4 ай бұрын

The sound you describe sounds similiar to monitors, and as I was writing that you said it!

@luke9822 2 жыл бұрын

Your ROON bitly link is not hyperlinked for some reason.

@neetop1557 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't specify what issues exactly you had with Oberons. Was it connection between hub and speakers or hub to router?

@craigosterberg5045 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video review

@robinsonbrand 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.

@lukerauch3217 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, I'd be curious to see you review the PSB Alpha AM5 as a lower cost powered speaker option. I am a big fan of PSB speakers and their sound.

@michaelbakhtiar9256 Жыл бұрын

Love the reviews by the both of you! Have you reviewed Sonos Era yet? Thx!

@markwalsh2709 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I'd like to see you go back to the Klipsch The Fives, but the Mclaren version

@xronistoumpou5547 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone knows about Magnat monitor reference 2a powered speakers. Are they good for movies for a 2.0 set up in a small living room? Or they sound very 'flat' so better for studio monitors?