Opinion on KEF Powered Speakers (LS50 Wireless II / LS60 Towers

[Cos]

The one thing psychologically defective with me is when I plan to buy something simple as it relates to home theater, it always ends up being a much larger purchase that I originally intended.

Currently considering 2 Options from KEF
- LS50 Wireless II
- LS60 Towers

I gifted my niece my YU6 Speakers for her gaming PC Setup (I helped her build her first gaming PC)

My excuse to level up the bedroom setup while still having WAF, not an easy task.
- Looked at on wall, and demo'd quite a few, but did not come away impressed (I do not want to do in-wall)
- Then looked at the KEF LSXII, but felt those were a bit on the smallish side for the bedroom (24x18)
- I did demo the LS50 Wireless II, but those are a lot bigger than what I expected in person for just bookshelves
- Found a dealer who has a demo pair of LS60 who is out of state, but 1 hour from my house so..no taxes
- LS60s while deper in size, are actually much narrower 8 vs 12in and would probably take up less space than
LS50s with stands.

Does anyone have experience or feedback with either of these speakers. I am not allowed to have any AMPS/AVR/AVPs in my room, and it has to be a simple design. Will NOT do a soundbar.

 

[highfigh]

I have heard both, but didn't listen closely to the wireless because they weren't set up for optimal sound. The electronics have been upgraded as of at least 5 years ago. The LS50 are very strong and as long as the electronics don't get in the way of good sound, the wireless speakers are very good, too. A friend bought a pair of the LS50 and I know he wouldn't have chosen them if the sound wasn't really good- we worked for two audio dealers- the last being a custom integration company and he's now VP at a different one- all three sold excellent equipment. I can ask for his opinions on the LS50 if you want. I know the last regional sales mgr for KEF in the Midwest likes their speakers enough to buy a pair for himself, though- he doesn't mess around when sound quality is concerned.

 

[everettT]

The one thing psychologically defective with me is when I plan to buy something simple as it relates to home theater, it always ends up being a much larger purchase that I originally intended.

Currently considering 2 Options from KEF
- LS50 Wireless II
- LS60 Towers

I gifted my niece my YU6 Speakers for her gaming PC Setup (I helped her build her first gaming PC)

My excuse to level up the bedroom setup while still having WAF, not an easy task.
- Looked at on wall, and demo'd quite a few, but did not come away impressed (I do not want to do in-wall)
- Then looked at the KEF LSXII, but felt those were a bit on the smallish side for the bedroom (24x18)
- I did demo the LS50 Wireless II, but those are a lot bigger than what I expected in person for just bookshelves
- Found a dealer who has a demo pair of LS60 who is out of state, but 1 hour from my house so..no taxes
- LS60s while deper in size, are actually much narrower 8 vs 12in and would probably take up less space than
LS50s with stands.

Does anyone have experience or feedback with either of these speakers. I am not allowed to have any AMPS/AVR/AVPs in my room, and it has to be a simple design. Will NOT do a soundbar.

As long as the coax is above your bed, and you don't plan on the SPL getting much over 90dbs, the 60s are nice and you couldn't definitely do without a sub unless you wanted subsonic bass.