KEF has put its LSX II streaming active loudspeaker on a diet to produce a new model that dials back the wallet damage and trims a little fat from the feature set. The all-new LSX II LT is a more affordable take on the LSX II.
The new speakers are available today for $1,000 and have an innovative UniQ driver adorning its front face.
KEF has put its LSX II streaming active loudspeaker on a diet to produce a new model that dials back the wallet damage and trims a little fat from the feature set. The all-new LSX II LT is a more affordable take on the LSX II.
The new speakers are available today for $1,000 and have a sleek and space-saving 9.5- by 6.1- by 7.1-inch cabinet with an innovative UniQ driver adorning its front face.
KEF's W2 wireless streaming platform is included with a smorgasbord of wireless connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Chromecast, UPnP, and AirPlay 2.
KEF has put its LSX II streaming active loudspeaker on a diet to produce a new model that dials back the wallet damage and trims a little fat from the feature set. The all-new LSX II LT is a more affordable take on the LSX II.
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KEF has carried the LSX II's subwoofer output over to the LSX II LT. The 2.1 system will mandate the use of floor stands with the LSX II LT fully compatible with the S1 stand (and P1 desk pad).
The optional 8m C-Link cable is yours for another £50/US$59/€59.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that KEF's in-house designed Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithms take an already excellent acoustic foundation and elevate the relationship between the various components far beyond what typical off-the-shelf options can even aspire to.
KEF calls this the Musical Integrity Engine. From the press materials:
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KEF has put its LSX II streaming active loudspeaker on a diet to produce a new model that dials back the wallet damage and trims a little fat from the feature set. In other words, the all-new LSX II LT is a more affordable take on the LSX II.
In other words, the all-new LSX II LT is a more affordable take
KEF has put its LSX II streaming active loudspeaker on a diet to produce
The KEF LSX II LT Wireless Active Speaker System has a diminutive and discreet design with unremarkable power and modest driver dimensions
Despite its small size, the system is capable of producing deep and controlled bass sounds that make an external subwoofer seem unnecessary
The speaker system provides high levels of detail across all frequencies, allowing for the appreciation of texture and tone in low-end dynamic variations
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The KEF LSX II LT Wireless Active Speaker System has a diminutive and discreet design with unremarkable power
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalist language such as 'summons unlikely low-frequency drive and presence' to make it seem like the KEF LSX II LT speaker system has a much larger soundstage than it actually does. Secondly, the author states that bass sounds are deep enough to make an external subwoofer seem unnecessary, but this is not entirely accurate as there may be situations where an external subwoofer would still be necessary for optimal performance. Thirdly, the article uses selective reporting by only mentioning positive aspects of the speaker system and ignoring any negative ones.
The author states that bass sounds are deep enough to make an external subwoofer seem unnecessary, but this is not entirely accurate as there may be situations where an external subwoofer would still be necessary for optimal performance.
The article uses sensationalist language such as 'summons unlikely low-frequency drive and presence' to make it seem like the KEF LSX II LT speaker system has a much larger soundstage than it actually does.
The author states that 'the KEF LSX II LT is able to make even minor low-end dynamic variations apparent', but this statement is not entirely accurate as there may be situations where such variations are not noticeable.
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The article contains a few examples of bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes the reader by saying 'you' when referring to them and their preferences for loudspeakers. Additionally, the author makes assumptions about what readers are looking for in a speaker system without providing any evidence or data to support these claims.
For such a diminutive, discreet system of unremarkable power and modest driver dimensions
If there's information regarding character, technique, or attitude in a recording, there seems little doubt the LSX II LT is ignoring it.
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Condé Nast has a financial interest in KEF as they are the manufacturer of the LSX II LT Wireless Active Speaker System. The article does not disclose any other conflicts of interest.
KEF has launched an affordable version of its LSX II speakers called the LSX II LT Wireless Hi-Fi Speakers.
The new speakers are available today for $1,000 and have a sleek and space-saving 9.5- by 6.1- by 7.1-inch cabinet with an innovative UniQ driver adorning its front face.
KEF's W2 wireless streaming platform is included with a smorgasbord of wireless connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Chromecast, UPnP, and AirPlay 2.
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The article contains an example of a false dilemma fallacy. The author presents the LSX II LT speakers as if they are the only option for those looking for pristine sound and diverse wireless connectivity from KEF's powered LS Wireless Collection. However, this is not true as there are other options available in the collection such as the midsized LS50 Wireless II bookshelf speakers and powerful LS60 Wireless floor-standers.
KEF announced today the LSX II LT (we assume LT stands for “light”?) that it is calling a “streamlined version of KEF’s LSX II speakers.” They are the newest member of KEF’s powered LS Wireless Collection that includes the midsized LS50 Wireless II bookshelf speakers and the powerful LS60 Wireless floor-standers,
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KEF has launched a more affordable version of its LSX II speakers. The new model is called the LSX II LT Wireless Hi-Fi Speakers and it costs $100 less than the original model. While there are some differences between the two models, they share many similarities including sleek cabinets, innovative Uni-Q driver technology, multi-room connectivity options through KEF's W2 wireless streaming platform and access to various streaming services.
KEF announced today the LSX II LT (we assume LT stands for “light”?) that it is calling a “streamlined version of KEF’s LSX II speakers.” They are the newest member of KEF’s powered LS Wireless Collection that includes the midsized LS50 Wireless II bookshelf speakers and the powerful LS60 Wireless floor-standers,
KEF’s W2 wireless streaming platform is, of course, here too, bringing a smorgasbord of wireless connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0,
KEF With the same sleek and space-saving 9.5- by 6.1- by 7.1-inch cabinets and innovative UniQ driver adorning its front face, the LSX II LTs also match the LST II’s power output (a combined 100 watts per channel), EQ Digital Signal Processing for easy tuning to your room, and accurate sound signature that performs well no matter where you put them. They also have multi-room connectivity should you pair them with other KEF Wireless speakers throughout the house.
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Derek Malcolm has a conflict of interest on the topics of KEF and LSX II speakers as he is an author for Digital Trends which sells these products.
