LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system. It reveals every detail of your favourite music, which you stream from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more. Every aspect of LS50 Wireless II has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction, curved baffle is precision modelled around the Uni-Q driver, while eye-catching heat sinks and colour-matched ports are located on the well-equipped rear. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional. LS50 Wireless II is available in three matte finishes, carbon black, titanium grey, and mineral white, as well as a Crimson Red Special Edition. All the colour options are mirrored on both the drive units and the rear-facing port. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional.
LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system. It reveals every detail of your favourite music, which you stream from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more. Every aspect of LS50 Wireless II has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction, curved baffle is precision modelled around the Uni-Q driver, while eye-catching heat sinks and colour-matched ports are located on the well-equipped rear. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional. LS50 Wireless II is available in three matte finishes, carbon black, titanium grey, and mineral white, as well as a Crimson Red Special Edition. All the colour options are mirrored on both the drive units and the rear-facing port. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional.
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The lowest price we last saw for KEF LS50 Wireless II Crimson Red Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) was $4,890.00 at Indie Hi-Fi (last seen 12 June 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $3,012.74 on 5 Nov 2024.
Prices last updated 12 June 2026.
KEF LS50 Wireless II Crimson Red Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system. It reveals every detail of your favourite music, which you stream from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more. Every aspect of LS50 Wireless II has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction, curved baffle is precision modelled around the Uni-Q driver, while eye-catching heat sinks and colour-matched ports are located on the well-equipped rear. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional. LS50 Wireless II is available in three matte finishes, carbon black, titanium grey, and mineral white, as well as a Crimson Red Special Edition. All the colour options are mirrored on both the drive units and the rear-facing port. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional.
LS50 Wireless II is more than a high-performance loudspeaker; it’s the perfect all-in-one speaker system. It reveals every detail of your favourite music, which you stream from any source thanks to wireless compatibility with AirPlay 2, Chromecast and more. Every aspect of LS50 Wireless II has been considered for acoustic benefits and from a design perspective. The low-diffraction, curved baffle is precision modelled around the Uni-Q driver, while eye-catching heat sinks and colour-matched ports are located on the well-equipped rear. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional. LS50 Wireless II is available in three matte finishes, carbon black, titanium grey, and mineral white, as well as a Crimson Red Special Edition. All the colour options are mirrored on both the drive units and the rear-facing port. The top-mounted control panel is designed to be stylish and functional.
Last updated at 12/06/2026 22:20:27
LS50 Wireless II Red SE / Yes
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(This review is for the average joe, which is what I am...audiophiles will not gain anything useful here. however, thank you for all of your hard work, because it helped me purchase these).I originally purchased the Devialet 98db Phantom 2s. They sound wonderful and look pretty cool and are a bit smaller than the LS50s. However...they totally stink in terms of staying connected via bluetooth and often will lose connection between left and right...so I had consistent pausing, loss of channel and connection issues. One day I spent over two hours (unsuccessfully) attempting to connect them...they just wouldn't budge.I was well pass the return/refund point, but I took them back and was able to finesse the manager into taking them back as defective.However, a day ... More(This review is for the average joe, which is what I am...audiophiles will not gain anything useful here. however, thank you for all of your hard work, because it helped me purchase these).I originally purchased the Devialet 98db Phantom 2s. They sound wonderful and look pretty cool and are a bit smaller than the LS50s. However...they totally stink in terms of staying connected via bluetooth and often will lose connection between left and right...so I had consistent pausing, loss of channel and connection issues. One day I spent over two hours (unsuccessfully) attempting to connect them...they just wouldn't budge.I was well pass the return/refund point, but I took them back and was able to finesse the manager into taking them back as defective.However, a day later I realized I was missing wireless hifi sound. There was no way I could continue with my JBLs or my BOSE... there was simply no comparison. I momentarily wished I'd never heard the hifi sound in my home, because I then wouldn't know what I was missing.24 hours later I purchased the LS50s.I unpacked them, downloaded the KEF Connect app, plugged them in and they were connected before I even knew how to control them. Turns out it is remarkably easy to work them...I mean absolutely simple and a complete 180 difference form the devialet connection experience. I've never had to reconnect them, as with the devialets it was a near daily suffering.The stereo field with the LS50s is spectacular. If you get them, turn them up...loud...that's where hifi really shines. The sound comes at you from the air... with meh speakers, you are constantly aware that the music is originating from a speaker...with these, it comes at you from everywhere (in front of you), every instrument is distinguishable as well as where the mixdown/production wanted it to be. There's no muffled bass, there's no cacophony of tinny/screechy/shaky high end...the mid range vocals aren't out in front of everything else...It's delightful. Acoustic, jazz and classical are stunning experiences...electronic/synth music is wonderful.hifi doesn't really shine with "rock-type" offerings. Its often kind of muddy to begin with. If it is all you listen to, you can probably go a less expensive route and have a wonderful experience. However, if vocal choral, electronic, brass/reed/acoustic/strings/percussion are your jam... go buy them. Just do it, its worth it to not have to deal with wires. You'll need to be dealing with hi res files, so consider a hi res streaming service like Qobuz, which you can access directly from the Wifi network through the app meaning you are streaming FLAC files and getting an enormous sound experience.I love them. I am so glad I made a fuss and returned the Phantom 2s.And not for nothing, The LS50s look pretty cool, too and look like actual speakers.
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Received these from BB on 12/29; set them up with the KEF S2 stands and KC62 Sub. Everything set up easily. I connected the speakers to my Samsung TV via ARC HDMI.From the beginning the speakers kept shutting down every 30-60 minutes while watching TV. While streaming music that never occurred and the sound was amazing! After shutting down on me for the umpteenth time I switched to an optical cable on the TV. After 30 minutes the speakers shut down again! I turned them back on and approx. 15 minutes later there was a LOUD POP--and the primary speaker was dead. I've heard that pop before with electronics and pretty much knew there was no hope. The power never came back on the primary speaker. This is a $2800 set of speakers and they lasted 3 days. I'm returning ... MoreReceived these from BB on 12/29; set them up with the KEF S2 stands and KC62 Sub. Everything set up easily. I connected the speakers to my Samsung TV via ARC HDMI.From the beginning the speakers kept shutting down every 30-60 minutes while watching TV. While streaming music that never occurred and the sound was amazing! After shutting down on me for the umpteenth time I switched to an optical cable on the TV. After 30 minutes the speakers shut down again! I turned them back on and approx. 15 minutes later there was a LOUD POP--and the primary speaker was dead. I've heard that pop before with electronics and pretty much knew there was no hope. The power never came back on the primary speaker. This is a $2800 set of speakers and they lasted 3 days. I'm returning them to BB tomorrow and will have a replacement set sent to me. I will update my review in more detail at a later date with the results after the exchange. These speakers sound like heaven--I hope it was just bad luck. We'll see.
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Great audio quality, far beyond Sonos, Apple Pods, and such. Beautiful design, high quality materials. They look quite elegant with the stands. The HDMI has been quite buggy since I bought them, it disconnects randomly. It became worse with firmware 1.8, disconnecting every 5 minutes or so, which makes that input practically useless. HDMI CEC control is also buggy, when activated the speakers turn on by themselves randomly. Support has been lacking at best, they had me exchange the set once, and asked me to exchange them again a few months after. Then I found online many people using the hdmi in these speakers are having issues.Great for music, but don’t buy if you’d use them with a TV.
LS50 Wireless II Red SE / Yes
(This review is for the average joe, which is what I am...audiophiles will not gain anything useful here. however, thank you for all of your hard work, because it helped me purchase these).I originally purchased the Devialet 98db Phantom 2s. They sound wonderful and look pretty cool and are a bit smaller than the LS50s. However...they totally stink in terms of staying connected via bluetooth and often will lose connection between left and right...so I had consistent pausing, loss of channel and connection issues. One day I spent over two hours (unsuccessfully) attempting to connect them...they just wouldn't budge.I was well pass the return/refund point, but I took them back and was able to finesse the manager into taking them back as defective.However, a day ... More(This review is for the average joe, which is what I am...audiophiles will not gain anything useful here. however, thank you for all of your hard work, because it helped me purchase these).I originally purchased the Devialet 98db Phantom 2s. They sound wonderful and look pretty cool and are a bit smaller than the LS50s. However...they totally stink in terms of staying connected via bluetooth and often will lose connection between left and right...so I had consistent pausing, loss of channel and connection issues. One day I spent over two hours (unsuccessfully) attempting to connect them...they just wouldn't budge.I was well pass the return/refund point, but I took them back and was able to finesse the manager into taking them back as defective.However, a day later I realized I was missing wireless hifi sound. There was no way I could continue with my JBLs or my BOSE... there was simply no comparison. I momentarily wished I'd never heard the hifi sound in my home, because I then wouldn't know what I was missing.24 hours later I purchased the LS50s.I unpacked them, downloaded the KEF Connect app, plugged them in and they were connected before I even knew how to control them. Turns out it is remarkably easy to work them...I mean absolutely simple and a complete 180 difference form the devialet connection experience. I've never had to reconnect them, as with the devialets it was a near daily suffering.The stereo field with the LS50s is spectacular. If you get them, turn them up...loud...that's where hifi really shines. The sound comes at you from the air... with meh speakers, you are constantly aware that the music is originating from a speaker...with these, it comes at you from everywhere (in front of you), every instrument is distinguishable as well as where the mixdown/production wanted it to be. There's no muffled bass, there's no cacophony of tinny/screechy/shaky high end...the mid range vocals aren't out in front of everything else...It's delightful. Acoustic, jazz and classical are stunning experiences...electronic/synth music is wonderful.hifi doesn't really shine with "rock-type" offerings. Its often kind of muddy to begin with. If it is all you listen to, you can probably go a less expensive route and have a wonderful experience. However, if vocal choral, electronic, brass/reed/acoustic/strings/percussion are your jam... go buy them. Just do it, its worth it to not have to deal with wires. You'll need to be dealing with hi res files, so consider a hi res streaming service like Qobuz, which you can access directly from the Wifi network through the app meaning you are streaming FLAC files and getting an enormous sound experience.I love them. I am so glad I made a fuss and returned the Phantom 2s.And not for nothing, The LS50s look pretty cool, too and look like actual speakers.
Received these from BB on 12/29; set them up with the KEF S2 stands and KC62 Sub. Everything set up easily. I connected the speakers to my Samsung TV via ARC HDMI.From the beginning the speakers kept shutting down every 30-60 minutes while watching TV. While streaming music that never occurred and the sound was amazing! After shutting down on me for the umpteenth time I switched to an optical cable on the TV. After 30 minutes the speakers shut down again! I turned them back on and approx. 15 minutes later there was a LOUD POP--and the primary speaker was dead. I've heard that pop before with electronics and pretty much knew there was no hope. The power never came back on the primary speaker. This is a $2800 set of speakers and they lasted 3 days. I'm returning ... MoreReceived these from BB on 12/29; set them up with the KEF S2 stands and KC62 Sub. Everything set up easily. I connected the speakers to my Samsung TV via ARC HDMI.From the beginning the speakers kept shutting down every 30-60 minutes while watching TV. While streaming music that never occurred and the sound was amazing! After shutting down on me for the umpteenth time I switched to an optical cable on the TV. After 30 minutes the speakers shut down again! I turned them back on and approx. 15 minutes later there was a LOUD POP--and the primary speaker was dead. I've heard that pop before with electronics and pretty much knew there was no hope. The power never came back on the primary speaker. This is a $2800 set of speakers and they lasted 3 days. I'm returning them to BB tomorrow and will have a replacement set sent to me. I will update my review in more detail at a later date with the results after the exchange. These speakers sound like heaven--I hope it was just bad luck. We'll see.
Great audio quality, far beyond Sonos, Apple Pods, and such. Beautiful design, high quality materials. They look quite elegant with the stands. The HDMI has been quite buggy since I bought them, it disconnects randomly. It became worse with firmware 1.8, disconnecting every 5 minutes or so, which makes that input practically useless. HDMI CEC control is also buggy, when activated the speakers turn on by themselves randomly. Support has been lacking at best, they had me exchange the set once, and asked me to exchange them again a few months after. Then I found online many people using the hdmi in these speakers are having issues.Great for music, but don’t buy if you’d use them with a TV.
USE CASE: Before digging in, let's be clear: the KEF LS50 Wireless II (LS50W2) isn't just a pair of speakers: it's a complete wireless streaming DAC and dual amplified stereo system controlled with your phone or tablet. It has an attractive, minimalist aesthetic and as such makes the most sense when used as a standalone system to bring superior stereo sound into a living or working space. It can perform well as a desktop system, but I would argue that the price is difficult to justify when used exclusively in this way- if you’re plugging them into a computer you’ll be paying for a lot of technology you don’t need, and in my opinion they’re oversized and overpowered for exclusively near-field use.CONNECTIVITY: The LS50W2 is set up and controlled through the KEF ... MoreUSE CASE: Before digging in, let's be clear: the KEF LS50 Wireless II (LS50W2) isn't just a pair of speakers: it's a complete wireless streaming DAC and dual amplified stereo system controlled with your phone or tablet. It has an attractive, minimalist aesthetic and as such makes the most sense when used as a standalone system to bring superior stereo sound into a living or working space. It can perform well as a desktop system, but I would argue that the price is difficult to justify when used exclusively in this way- if you’re plugging them into a computer you’ll be paying for a lot of technology you don’t need, and in my opinion they’re oversized and overpowered for exclusively near-field use.CONNECTIVITY: The LS50W2 is set up and controlled through the KEF Connect app, which requires an iOS or Android device. Once you’re up and running, though, you can use the speakers with almost any digital source. Roon, Google Cast, AirPlay 2, and UPnP are all supported, as is Bluetooth (though if you ask me using Bluetooth with speakers this good is like putting cheap gas in a racing car). They also support direct play from the apps and web browser interfaces of all the major music streaming services in addition to an assortment of physical ports including S/PDIF via TOSLINK or RCA and eARC-enabled HDMI suitable for connection to a television. In short, whatever the source or the control device, you’ll almost certainly be able to play it on the LS50W2. So what’s missing? Well, there is no USB input (don’t be fooled by the USB port on the back, it’s for service access to the internal electronics) and analog input is limited to a humble 3.5mm plug. Those considering use in a home theater should also note that LFE is not supported, nor are outputs for surround speakers.SETUP: I found the system very easy to set up, but again, this is a digital device that’s controlled with an app, so if you’re the sort of person who wants control in the form of physical switches and dials you may want to look elsewhere. If you’re comfortable using a smartphone, you should get on just fine. Each speaker must be connected to a grounded power socket- cords are included, but they are only two meters (about six and a half feet) long. The good news is that they have a standard C13 plug in the back so you can easily and cheaply buy a longer cord if desired. Optionally, you can also attach the main speaker to your router and to the companion speaker with ethernet cables. Wiring to the internet is only necessary if your Wi-Fi connection is dodgy. Wiring the speakers together will increase the sample rate of the audio stream from 96kHz to 192kHz, but you’re unlikely to hear the difference. The speakers function in a master/slave relationship, and all of the inputs (and a set of simple touch controls) are on the master unit. The quick setup guide will tell you that this should be your right channel, but reversing them is a simple toggle switch in the app, so put it on whichever side makes sense for your space. There is a simple IR remote included as well for basic control once you have your playlist going (power, mute, volume, source, play/pause, and previous/next track).PERFORMANCE STRENGTHS: The most impressive thing about the LS50W2 is its versatility: with a minimum of care taken positioning the speakers and utilizing the in-app EQ they can be made to sound very good in almost any space. I use them primarily for near- and mid-field listening on stands pointed at a chair near the back corner of my living room. Aside from an area rug in that corner this room has basically no acoustic treatment and even putting aside the odd positioning would make an audio snob shake his head: hard floor and ceiling, lots of bare walls, only moderate furnishing (including a big glass table), and a huge picture window with plastic blinds all along one side. Despite all this, they have an excellent horizontal soundstage and a level of fidelity that I would have doubted was possible given the setting. In fact, they don’t sound bad even if you’re just hanging around in the room (BEHIND the speakers!).PERFORMANCE WEAKNESSES: Though quite powerful for their size (enough to fill pretty much any residential-sized room at what I would consider to be plenty loud volumes), note that these are designed to reproduce fine detail, not to blast your hair back at a house party. There’s very little vertical soundstage, though that’s not really a fair criticism considering you generally need floorstanding speakers to get that. In my experience they don’t perform quite as well on a table or shelf as they do on a proper filled speaker stand, so I would recommend stand mounting if that’s possible for your space. The LS50W2’s greatest weakness from a sound reproduction standpoint is a consequence of its small size: weak sub bass performance. If you live in an apartment like I do that might be a blessing in disguise, but there is an RCA subwoofer output on each unit if you want to bring the low end power; the in-app EQ includes basic bass management controls to assist with integration.SUMMARY: If you’re fortunate enough to have a proper listening room the KEF LS50 Wireless II will rival traditional stereo systems with separate components well above its price point, but what really makes it special is that even if you just want to throw the speakers wherever they fit into an existing multi-use space they will sound at least passable for critical listening. That is extremely impressive. The audiophile community is home to a great many snobs that turn up their noses at this kind of casual approach to high-end audio, and if I’m honest there’s better sound out there to be had for those with the time, money, and interest to make a hobby of it, but for the rest of us? At this price, with these features, this compact, this attractive, this flexible and easy to use; I wouldn’t choose anything else.
I watched and read many reviews about this product. It lead to my decision to buy a pair and get back to listening to music once again. Living in a condo I had space limits and a compact active speaker was the choice. So I contacted Troy at the Dundas store about the KEFs. He ordered them for me and two months later they arrived. Setting them up is child's play, as easy as Sonos but with much better sound and power. The red have a glossy finish which sets them apart from the others, but the sound is fabulous. I am not even sure they are optimized as I have not tinkered too much with positioning but there is no doubt they have reinvigorated my love for music. The soundstage is huge and the clarity allows me to hear new things in my cds that were not heard before. If ... MoreI watched and read many reviews about this product. It lead to my decision to buy a pair and get back to listening to music once again. Living in a condo I had space limits and a compact active speaker was the choice. So I contacted Troy at the Dundas store about the KEFs. He ordered them for me and two months later they arrived. Setting them up is child's play, as easy as Sonos but with much better sound and power. The red have a glossy finish which sets them apart from the others, but the sound is fabulous. I am not even sure they are optimized as I have not tinkered too much with positioning but there is no doubt they have reinvigorated my love for music. The soundstage is huge and the clarity allows me to hear new things in my cds that were not heard before. If you want don't want to fuss with multiple components, wires and setup then these may be your best bet. Visions also were great to deal with and financing with no interest made easier to but then. Once you get a pair you will never look back.
The KEF LS50 Wireless II is an excellent solution for anyone who wants audiophile sound quality without components, wires, and large speakers.These KEFs punch well above their weight in terms of volume across the sound spectrum, with excellent clarity and detail. Even bass response is great, especially for a speaker of this size. Placement options for a good soundstage are less finicky with this design and the ability to fine-tune settings in the app.The app is easy to use and provides great control. That said, after initial set-up, I access and use the speakers strictly via Airplay2 on an iOS / Mac device - and they work flawlessly.While a bit of a budget stretch, these KEFs are really worth it.
Have several KEF Q’s from late 90’s, so I love their sound. But the LS50 Wireless II’s are simply amazing. The speakers are bi-amped, with very nice sounding amplifiers. The streaming capability with the app is fantastic, but I was unprepared for the sound from Tidal MQA!!! As some have said, the soundstage seems endless. I paired these with two SVS Micro 3000’s and the app provides decent control of the subs that I can tweak in the SVS app. A KEF sub may provide more bells and whistles with the KEF app, but I wasn’t willing to risk getting the KEF subs because of some reviews. Also paired the LS50’s with a vintage Dynaco CD player with a tubed outstage using the 3.5mm analog AUX. it sounded pretty good, but I can see why some reviewers lament the lack of a USB ... MoreHave several KEF Q’s from late 90’s, so I love their sound. But the LS50 Wireless II’s are simply amazing. The speakers are bi-amped, with very nice sounding amplifiers. The streaming capability with the app is fantastic, but I was unprepared for the sound from Tidal MQA!!! As some have said, the soundstage seems endless. I paired these with two SVS Micro 3000’s and the app provides decent control of the subs that I can tweak in the SVS app. A KEF sub may provide more bells and whistles with the KEF app, but I wasn’t willing to risk getting the KEF subs because of some reviews. Also paired the LS50’s with a vintage Dynaco CD player with a tubed outstage using the 3.5mm analog AUX. it sounded pretty good, but I can see why some reviewers lament the lack of a USB input. Using HDMI with my 75 inch TV seems to work, but the KEFs drop the signal when the VIZIO tv switches it’s internal speakers back on. More troubleshooting needed, but the KEFs are a fine replacement for the sound bar I was using. Also, Tidal has great videos that I can stream with Apple TV. All in all, great sound, simple setup and best of all ( for my wife) very clean looking due to lack of other components and their associated wires!
Great alternative to the LS50 Meta (passive) speakers. These are a big step up from my Sonos speakers but I use them as computer speakers. I'm not an audiophile but these sound better than any other speakers I have. I'm sure audiophiles would be thrilled to add these speakers but these definitely appeal to people who like the no-fuss setup of streaming music without all the wires you typically have with an amp/receiver and everything is built in.If I had the space, the cash for a killer amp/receiver, or was a purist, I would probably go for the passive LS50 Metas and a powerful amp to drive them. BUT I prefer the less work but still sounds great, all-in-one solution that these powered speakers offer.
So I read and read and watched videos and dug up as much info as I could for a couple months before purchasing these for my wife. Turns out they are worth the hype and the fact that they upsample music wirelessly is amazing. There is a soundstage, while not the biggest or tallest, it is crisp with MQA and FLAC sounding the best to me.These bad boys are super solid and top heavy on the Kef stands. I took a 3-input female plug adapter and ran the speakers and sub to it then plugged that adapter into a short extension and plugged under my furniture for quick and easy way to unplug and move to the living room and the stands make it easy to move them as well.Also, took me a week to realize the speakers come paired wirelessly, even if you link them with the given ... MoreSo I read and read and watched videos and dug up as much info as I could for a couple months before purchasing these for my wife. Turns out they are worth the hype and the fact that they upsample music wirelessly is amazing. There is a soundstage, while not the biggest or tallest, it is crisp with MQA and FLAC sounding the best to me.These bad boys are super solid and top heavy on the Kef stands. I took a 3-input female plug adapter and ran the speakers and sub to it then plugged that adapter into a short extension and plugged under my furniture for quick and easy way to unplug and move to the living room and the stands make it easy to move them as well.Also, took me a week to realize the speakers come paired wirelessly, even if you link them with the given cable. You have to go into setting and link them, which is dumb for some very smart speakers.
Have a very nice B&W 801D4 / McIntosh MC600/C12000 setup, but needed something for my upstairs office. Even with an engineering background, I have no idea how these things pull such full, vibrant and dimensional sound from those Uni-Q drivers, but they work. Even at low volumes. I do not have a sophisticated setup, so cant speak for connectivity aside from Bluetooth... which seems good. They are kindov' like a set of Sonos Moves connected in stereo, but on super-steroids. Highly recommended.
