KEF LSX II LT review (vs. WiiM + Pro-Ject, PSB Alpha iQ, R3 Meta)

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0:00 Intro
1:20 Setup & config
3:32 vs KEF LSX II, PSB Alpha iQ
9:00 vs WiiM AMP + Pro-Ject speakers
12:16 Adding a KUBE 8 MIE subwoofer
16:16 Wireless KW-1 subwoofer connection
18:01 Whatabout LS50?
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@paulapplewhite6135 Месяц назад

Hats off to you John. Everyone needs to know Nick Drake ❤

@radudvr 22 дня назад

Love your videos, reviews! A pleasure to watch them. Aaand... You convinced me! I just ordered my pair of KEF LSX II LT, I look forward hearing them.

@romain_vd День назад

Do you hear white noise when they are ON and without any music playing? It seems to be the only problem I have with active speakers, I always can hear white noise

@robertcowart2456 Месяц назад

I was an early adopter of the KEF LS50 wireless, and I added a KEF subwoofer which for me made a world of difference. I liked the idea of buying a complete system that included amps and DAC for what I consider to be a reasonable, yet well thought out matching system. I don't believe I could have purchased seperates at or near the same price offering the same level of musicality while occupying so little real estate.

@pogdog31 Месяц назад

I love these videos. I understand about 10% of what is being said but still I persevere 😂

@stevenbailey4119 Месяц назад

I like the way you go about things...and you get on with it!

@pauljordan3828 Месяц назад

Great review , I’d love to see some turntable reviews in the future , really enjoyed your previous ones

@bolobos Месяц назад

I love the new order reference to start off lol. Everything's gone green

@vladimirjovanovic2803 Месяц назад

Thanks for the review, John. Just wanted to remark how good the intro music of this video sounds through the headphones. Wish it sounded the same through the speakers in my room...

@draztiqmeshaz6226 Месяц назад

Hey I just saw your post following up about the delay compensation! Thanks for finding out and for sharing that info!

@FluxStage Месяц назад

This! This is the one I've been waiting for! 🎉

@jeffe.6445 Месяц назад

What about...a day off? A short vid of you buying physical media, bringing it home, making a cup of tea playing your new music, drinking tea and just enjoying your system.

@taidee Месяц назад

Sweet, thank for the review JD, nice looking little speakers.

@rafaelfranco7041 Месяц назад

18:40 min. This is golden John, thanks for this.

@michaelrossmaessler200 Месяц назад

Nice video John, gives food for thought. I like the green too. As always your choice of music for your videos is 👍👏👏

@hansrasmussen5239 Месяц назад

Whatabout! - thank you for these interesting videos.

@anthonystephenson7659 Месяц назад

Nice New Order reference at the start 😉

@L8KY Месяц назад

You had me at Green. I love Green anything!

@Greyhamism Месяц назад

whatabout! Thanks for such an in-depth review

@davidbennett4286 Месяц назад

"Whatabout" comparing the LSX II LT to my comfy slippers? Don't tell me you don't have my comfy slippers on hand to do a side-by-side comparison!

@kymvalleygardensdesign5350 Месяц назад

Very interesting I might have to think about the LSX II LT

@katejohnson955 Месяц назад

Whatabout…. Great review, Darko Audio team!

@bryandove5901 Месяц назад

whatabout? Another great review and playlist. Thanks!

@philippecollard1716 19 дней назад

Nothing to do with the speakers but I absolutely LOVE the aesthetics of your room!

@djse7en1976 Месяц назад

whatabout. Great video Mr Darko thank you.

@MarcelB-uu8ut Месяц назад

What a nice song "Poor boy" ty for sharing :)

@jacquesvilleneuve754 Месяц назад

John, I just received my Alpha iQ speakers and ooooh was I surprised to hear what comes out of these small speakers. I looked at the Kef but I feel you get a lot more for your money with PSB. And I am Canadian...although they are made in China, designed in Canada. Very happy and I must thank you for giving me the proper info to make my choice.

@kingdome1874 Месяц назад

Green looks good on you John.

@guydoms294 Месяц назад

I got the exact same KEF setup John mentions, including the Kube8 MIE, about a month or so ago. Sounds top notch in my small audio room, using native QOBUZ via the KEF Connect app. I don't have room for clutter, so this works well in that situation and a breeze to setup. It also comes with a remote which is useful for quick volume adjustments without going into the app. Excellent review JD.

@stnkpalm Месяц назад

Oooh, thank you for sharing the track - Terminate by William Cleason! I never heard it before, it's great!

@johnprice4819 24 дня назад

What about such a great Nick Cage recommendation! Bravo keep it coming!

@The_only_Higgsinspace Месяц назад

Ive just found my birthday present!

@B1bthinkin Месяц назад

Whatabout me? Excellent video as always.

@MrTomato404 Месяц назад

I’ve been struggling to pick over OG LSX II and the LT version, but picked the former due to aux and wireless speakers interconnect. I’ve just ordered mine like a week ago and still waiting for ones, but with your review I think I was right picking original ones Thanks, John. As always your videos are not only informative, but also just a pleasure to watch.

@a.h.d.h.2803 Месяц назад

Whatabout. Got the LSX II on my desktop, love them. The KEF R7s' are destined for the living room.

@HectorHughMunro Месяц назад

I really like the comparison with the R3 meta. It’s more valuable than a comparison with an equal piece of kit for me, imo. Whatabout!

@nilocp5684 25 дней назад

@DarkoAudio …Another fantastic review! I thoroughly enjoy your honest feedback, detailed in such a thoughtful and informative manner. This video was especially interesting as I am in the market for a pair of active speakers. I was wondering if you’ve had any experience with the Elipson W35xi speakers? …I would really appreciate your input on them. WHATABOUT doing another comparison video including the W35xi?? Thanks for providing such entertaining and informative content! Cheers from Canada! 🇨🇦

@RickRolling-tc7vb Месяц назад

Thanks John, nice to see that things are still evolving. I don't know if I could deal with all those cables, reckon I prefer my speakers with just the one wire. Good review, and you seem to be in good spirits, so I quite enjoyed that. Whatabout Munich then, are you going to go and listen to more doors closing?

@seanrichardson9404 Месяц назад

I'm curious was the shirt purchased for the above video.. If so I'm impressed excellent as usual 👌

@stephenserrato3482 Месяц назад

The USM Haller sideboard upgrade is a good look!

@kasperoff1 Месяц назад

Whatabout. Great vid.

@stevenrobinson4884 Месяц назад

Thank you - that was the exact hi-fi speaker review hit I needed… it’s been a while, hasn’t it? (Or have I missed a few videos)

@magnusmoody8177 Месяц назад

Subtle Everything's Gone Green sample John! 🤫

@whatevahz531 Месяц назад

This video sounds great in Dolby Atmos! 😉

@enrico-nx1ow Месяц назад

nice review as always, what is that sideboard, looking very nice 😊

@gpapa31 Месяц назад

Got the LSX II recently as a desktop solution and for the price bracket (got it on offer £830) I could not been happier. Absolute stellar smart active!

@paulwells2227 Месяц назад

Thank you, John. Do you feel the Cube 8’s 34Hz at -6db to be low enough for the music you listen to? You weren’t missing anything compared to the KC62, which goes much lower? (11Hz at -3db!)

@aceofspades6667 Месяц назад

My SVS prime wireless bookies arrive next week. I’ve got a 3 way active speaker shootout all lined up for my desktop/nearfield listening setup.

@tuffkid1985 Месяц назад

Hi Darko. Is there a real performance / quality differences between the kube and the kc62 ? Thank tou for your response.

@klaverro Месяц назад

Interesting ‘green’ review. Whatabout compared these with the Kef LS60?

@Kevin-the-Just Месяц назад

I like your new low-board. Where'd it come from - is it available in the UK?

@artemario7116 Месяц назад

¡¡¡Fantastic Nick Drake!!

@timvanrooyen Месяц назад

whatabout that's a really nice shirt John

@mrpositronia Месяц назад

We all love a good 'whatabout!'.

@aj..23 29 дней назад

What about - I’m currently running a KEF R3, Leak audio, BS Node 3 and REL setup in my lounge but having an annexe built where I’m going to be setting up a cinema room. I’ll have an AV amp and interested to know your thoughts on how that AV amp might deal with streaming music. Going to be running KEF bookshelf’s and centre with a sub. I’d still like to be able to listen to music in that space but wondering how much I’m giving up through using the AV amp.

@eugeniodinardo3881 Месяц назад

Thanks again! Can you tell me which Thorens turntable you have , will there be a review soon. Thanks

@jeffreyastjohn Месяц назад

Whatabout! I’d love these as a 2.1 setup in my office.

@draztiqmeshaz6226 Месяц назад

Yeah that Nick Drake album is gorgeous. Feels like living in a long seventies montage scene

@ruvamsi Месяц назад

Already on my 4th pair of coaxial speakers. Trying to choose between Mofi Sourepoint or JTR 110

@ronjoiner Месяц назад

I have always been partial to Kef speakers and still have a pair of 3-way Kef Concertos from the 1970s though they are not part of my main system. Your Kef subwoofer is sealed and you seem to imply that you prefer it over a ported subwoofer. Why?

@KITFLETCH1 Месяц назад

Small speakers plus sub are a very versatile combo since I suspect if we did a survey or room size most would find them a better fit.

@vmixer Месяц назад

Whatabout. Great songs!

@joseandres4590 Месяц назад

What a boat!

@syanhc Месяц назад

That green is totally gorgeous. Its more like an emerald green.

@MaZEEZaM Месяц назад

Personally I prefer the dark blue or the grey of the previous model but everyone has different tastes

@syanhc Месяц назад

I think the dual ports of the sub uses the same concept found in in-ear monitors that have two dynamic drivers facing in opposite directions. The result is a more immersive, spacious sub bass presentation. ❤

@justadad2304 Месяц назад

Whatabout side-by-side comparisons to: the speakerphone on your phone, a complete Nagra/Wilson Audio system, your current true wireless earbuds, a desktop headphone rig with an OTL tube amplifier and R2R tape deck, and your experience having been at the live event recording??? Or is that all on the Patreon channel

@dominikalbers6983 Месяц назад

Whatabout the Kef Blade Meta vs the lsx lt in a desktop setup?

@tdtm82 Месяц назад

Monitor Audio Silver 100's 5g linked to my old Onkyo and my Samsung QLED. I will get a new amp at some point but I don't understand the fuss with Sidebars. Nice bit of 70's wah-wah funk in the video today!

@eurekamark1793 Месяц назад

What about brilliance! 😊

@esce69 Месяц назад

"Whatabout!" Loving my LS50W + Kube8, even if they're not meta or MIE. And yes, some proper Audioquest cables do make a difference. (Not a WiFi guy)

@burrowingduck 27 дней назад

I've never used high end wireless audio, but I've always noticed significant latency over bluetooth in my car, or with wireless earbuds. How much latency is there when you throw in all this extra hardware, like a Room streamer, and the WiiM amp, etc?

@Dpace111 Месяц назад

Great video John, it seems KEF are really targeting the desktop user with these.

@patrickchampagne7894 Месяц назад

What about ? ha ha .... loved your clarity and humour re what you actually have there for comparison or don't. Even though I do have LS50 Meta's that I was listening to your video through watching on my television. 🤣

@AnotherAnonymousMan Месяц назад

HDMI ARC is a must for any digital living room speaker setup in my books...

@tyger82 Месяц назад

John, can you please said something about your music / audio books seen on your videos? Thank you.

@user-yx9xm9ue1b Месяц назад

What about.... Thoughts on changing opp amp chips in equipment?

@albinoewok Месяц назад

Whatabout.... I agree about the importance of a sub. Currently considering Dynaudio Evoke 10 to pair with an SVS Micro 3000.

@c.s.herman860 Месяц назад

How reliable do you recon the electronics are? Will these last 10+ years with daily use?

@sebulban 9 дней назад

Would love to see you review more active speakers. Especially genetics :) 8341 & 835, 8050 and 8330 for starters. With and without subs of course :)

@gabykruithof1639 Месяц назад

Whatabout a different brand sub? Can you access KEF's suggested crossover frequencies?

@rc2257 Месяц назад

My main system has the KEF R3 Metas and suitable amp and sources. I found your review of the R3's super helpful. For my secondary system, I chose the KEF LSX II over the LT version. I have a turntable, and needed the aux input that the LT version doesn't have. Aesthetically, the regular LSX II seems a bit more upscale, which I like a lot. And the regular LSX II's give you the option of wireless connection between the two speakers. I think using the cable to connect them sounds slightly better, but I can definitely see use-cases where the wireless option would be super helpful. I was super lucky. My local hifi dealer was offering an open-box LSX II for the same price as the LT's. The open-box unit is indistinguishable from new. Thanks for another really thoughtful, helpful, and well put together video essay. Oh, and thanks for the Nick Drake recommendation. I've just queued up "Poor Boy" in TIDAL, sounds amazing!!!

@charlesnr Месяц назад

What about. For powered speakers, how long is the factory service period. Original KEF computer powered speakers {X300A) are beyond factory repair support period. Just getting to the power supply board, entails taking out the woofer. Easy access to swap out boards for repair needs to be also specified. Is even a 5 year support period enough?

@lokerola Месяц назад

whatabout! I've never had the need for active speakers, but they are interesting.

@demazy Месяц назад

Whatabout. I was just posting this question on your other last video and weirdly enough you 're talking about the KEF. Could you please check AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ Studio headphones and Unit-4 Wireless+ studio speakers ? Low latency wireless transmission (stable 16ms, not like BT), ideal for music producing and djing with, or simply lossless quality on the go. W+ sends CD quality wirelessly, both headphones and speakers. Double signal for stability. Can’t wait to see your take on them and your precise analysis if ever you chose so! (Unit-4 vs LSX ?)

@luigihd2317 Месяц назад

What about the Nubert NuBoxx 381 ore following model B-40 as budget alternative? The 381 also work with the WIIM Amp

@mrfaversham5345 Месяц назад

Whatabout- The TV being off center in regard to the speakers would drive me crazy. 😂

@LordXaccieOfficial 29 дней назад

Whatabout man!

@mr_glasses Месяц назад

Nice! Todd Hido :)

@michabak2354 Месяц назад

How those compare to Klipsch's the Fives / Sevens ?

@dodpr Месяц назад

Hopefully, you get the Q Acoustics M40s for another side to side comparison.

@JS9288_ Месяц назад

Are they better choice over KEF Q350?

@mariomajcica4618 Месяц назад

Can we expect also KC92 review anytime soon?

@lookslikekevin Месяц назад

Whatabout😂 wonka! you’ve done it again

@aarondr0pdead Месяц назад

Whatabout my in ear monitors? How might it compare to those??

@ItsEban Месяц назад

Because there is a 9 behind your head during the intro I thought they were 99€ !!!! I was like whatttttt???? That brand is usually super expensive (to me). And then got disappointed when the price was repeated at 999€ 😅

@MyFatherLoves Месяц назад

I'd love to here your thoughts on a proper video for Genelec's 8361a.

@guyelazar6144 Месяц назад

Whatabout the Triangle Audio AIO TWIN?

@Kevin-hm4je Месяц назад

Whatabout!

@Fazmag Месяц назад

Whatabout the fact that the fabric wrapped speakers are way less prone to getting scratches, I wish more speaker companies did that!

@kimwkahler7381 Месяц назад

A 17 ms delay to the woofer does not sound good to me. In sound engineering, If you try to get some stereo separation on a lead vocal, you would often mix the original vocal to the left speaker and a 15 ms delay to the right speaker which will give kind of a roomy feeling. So in this case I would expect that the 17 ms delay will make the subwoofer appear to be off in the room somehow. I really do not think that would be a good idea. I’m not sure if it could do something to the phase of the audio, but that could also be something to look out for.

@DarkoAudio Месяц назад

Careful with the generalisations. The KC62 uses DSP and according to KEF has a 0.4 - 0.5ms delay. And let us also be clear: the 17ms delay in this video refers to the KW-1 wireless kit and not the KUBE 8 MIE sub.

@markwoll Месяц назад

Whatabout , I have the LS50 Wireless II with the KC62 and the R3 Meta with an SA30. A sub would be nice, would another KC62 or the newer Kube 8 be a better match. I won't have the KEF secret sauce that the LS50 has but I can audition the KC62 in place first. The cost difference is big between the two subs.