Editors’ Choice: Best Wireless Speakers from $500 to $11,000 

Glad you're enjoying your LSX and got a great deal on the stands.

How about Buchardt A-700? Less than $11,000.

Thanks, glad we could help.

We have not heard r11, but it’s supposed to be very good. We don’t think you can wrong with Focus 50 either. B&O for looks and simplicity.

Well Ian, guess I’m just going to have to buy them and see for myself!! Awesome video though 😊

We haven’t heard the Missions, but you will find Triangle reviewed on website. www.ecoustics.com/reviews/triangle-aio-twin/

I have upgraded from the same Bose desktop system as yours to the KEF LSX II's For your information these are my observations for using them on a desktop. Plus points; Very good sound quality much better than expected. Excellent transient response demonstrates that they have ample power in reserve. They also have ample bass response without needing a sub-woofer and multiple inputs including USB so that the sound channel on your computer is played through the KEFs. They are energy efficient with auto shutdown and audio signal detection to wake. They run very cool and are on permanent standby. Minus Points: No coaxial digital input. Controls via the KEF Connect app are extremely awkward for desktop use as the speakers have no physical controls, (I still keep reaching for the phantom Bose volume control pod). The included power leads with the odd clover leaf plugs make it difficult to get audiophile replacements or if longer leads are required. This Mac tip will make them easier to control on a desktop. Although meant for a mobile or tablet the KEF Connect app is able to be installed on a Mac M1 computer and run in a minimised window on a desktop monitor. This was a major decision in keeping them. Originally, I considered putting together an alternative "separates" system. I eventually concluded that it was unlikely that I could match the sound quality and convenience of the KEF ii's at the same price point. They are also very well finished, solidly built and about the right size for a desk. I haven't tried the included the KEF Connect's cloud music apps or radio tuner yet. My main music source is a large collection of CD's which have been burnt in lossless format on my external NAS drive. The KEF Connect Network media server when connected to my router is able to locate my music files but offers very little control over their selection and requires considerable further development. The best way to play my music files for the time being is via the USB connection and iTunes. My speaker inter-connections are hard wired using the included Cat 6 lead, they do sound much better set-up this way. Although as I only listen through USB, I would recommend that the speakers are also connected to the router by an ethernet cable to totally avoid occasional wifi disconnection from the controller App which I have experienced. Wifi operation is not as good as Sonos in this respect. The speakers perform magnificently and particularly well with vocal and acoustic instruments. One omission in the KEF Control App is a conventional graphic equaliser and in this respect I would recommend the SoundSource app by Rogue Amoeba.

Thanks for sharing your real world observations@@David-jm8wt, I'm considering getting the LSX IIs and found your comment very useful, especially re the Mac M1 compatibility and accessing stored music files. Cheers.

@@David-jm8wt Thank you so much for your detailed reply and helpful comments on the KEF LSX II's. I did go ahead and purchased the speakers (in white) and I am very pleased with them so far. I also have them connected to my Mac (M2 Ultra Mac Studio) via the USB connection and the speakers are connected to each other using the included ethernet cable. I have primarily been playing music through Apple Music on the MAC from which I can access both my music library which was imported using WAV or lossless and the Apple Music library in high res lossless. As you mentioned, the sound quality of these speakers is quite amazing. I feel there is sufficient bass for my purposes and doubt I will add a sub. I have not used the KEF app much aside from the initial setup so I cannot comment as to its overall usability. I also have not used the remote control yet, which does not seem configured to control volume out of the box. To me the sound quality is 20x better than my old Bose Companion set. The only thing I still miss is the knob volume control, but I won't miss it for long. I will add that KEF customer support on the one call I made was excellent and I feel confident that if I need additional troubleshooting or configuration assistance that they will be there to help.

We’re not sure. Could be region/store specific.

Sorry to hear they all failed. Different issues each time?

Connecting from iTunes should work over AirPlay.

Thank you!

Appreciate the feedback.

what about wireless 2 version of them?