KEF has herald the comer of its LSX II Wireless HiFi System , a succinct pair of standmount verbalizer enhanced by the addition of HDMI and USB - C connection .
Each LSX II speaker uses a version of KEF ’s 11th gen Uni - Q equipment driver that ’s been especially design for the speaker unit . The tweeter is placed at the “ precise acoustic centre of the woofer ” to animate how sound is produced naturally , the design aims to rule out the traditional cherubic spot by delivering “ accurate , pristine phone ” to all auditor .
With 200W of power behind it , the tweeter and woofer are powered by their own dedicated amplifier , and the audio public presentation is further enhanced over the prize - winning original with the Music Integrity Engine . It ’s been optimise for use with the Uni - Q driver to hand over serious timing , lucidity along with a tighter , more accurate sound .
The plus ofHDMI ARCand a high - caliber USB - C remark open up the reference that can be used with the LSX II , with video now on the carte du jour along with connectedness for a turntable , games console , CD player and others . A consecrate sub output think of a subwoofer can be added to bring home the bacon extra weight to low frequencies .
The KEF Connect app opens up avenue on the cyclosis side , with Amazon Music , Qobuz , Tidal , Deezerand Internet radio integration , plus Apple’sAirPlay 2 , Google ’s Chromecast and Bluetooth connectivity offer alternate ways of send out audio to the speaker . The organization is Roon Ready and with AirPlay 2 , Chromecast and Roon , there ’s the choice of grouping multiple utterer together in a multi - way set - up to roleplay music around the plate . There ’s support for connection to NAS drive and data file financial support is up to 24 - bit/384kHz ( PCM ) , DSD and full MQA rendering , which will be peculiarly utile for playingTidal Masterstracks .
Dig further into the app and there ’s a Room EQ DSP to fine - tune the LSX II ’s sound to way and penchant . The app will take the air you though the curing - up and control , with ‘ Normal ’ mode designed to talky you the process of calibrating the carrying into action with easy head . Add a subwoofer and the Room EQ adds subwoofer pre - sets for improved integration of basso .
Available in five close , the organisation derive in Mineral White and Lava Red fashion model come with matte satin and high - gloss finish severally , while Carbon Black and Cobalt Blue boast a peculiarly design textile from Danish fabric designer Kvadrat . There ’s also the Soundwave by Terence Conran Edition , which features a ‘ soundwave ’ pattern woven into the Kvadrat fabric with Conran ’s theme song blue on the speaker port and gadget driver . The speaker compatible with KEF ’s S1 floor pedestal , P1 desk pad and B1 bulwark bracket .
price at £ 1199 , the KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi System is due to go on cut-rate sale June 23rd .
