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KEF Q150 vs KEF LS50 Wireless II

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KEF Q150

119 reviews

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KEF LS50 Wireless II

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KEF LS50 Wireless II

69 reviews

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Great sound quality with detail, full soundstage, and volume without distortion

Sharp and expensive-looking design

Recommended by many users, especially when purchased on sale

Compared favorably to other speakers, including the ELAC UB5 and Klipsch R51

Compatible with various amplifiers and streaming devices

Great sound quality and imaging

Ease of use, especially with Tidal

Clear and attractive design

Bi-amp'd system for better amplification

Excellent stereo presentation even when sitting between and behind the speakers

Not enough bass for some users

Some users note disappointment with the build quality

Price may be too high for some users, but many recommend purchasing on sale

Not compatible with Spotify Connect for some users

Connectivity issues reported by some users

Lack of certain features, such as a USB "B" port for use as a PC/Laptop's DAC

Verdict

Overall, the KEF Q150 speakers receive positive reviews for their sound quality, with many users impressed by their detail, full soundstage, and volume without distortion. Some users note that the speakers lack bass, while others mention disappointment with the build quality. However, many users recommend the speakers, especially when purchased on sale. The KEF Q150 is compared favorably to other speakers, including the ELAC UB5 and Klipsch R51. Users also mention various amplifiers and streaming devices used to power the speakers.

Verdict

Overall, the KEF LS50 Wireless II speakers receive mixed reviews. Many reviewers praise the sound quality and ease of use, while others criticize the connectivity issues and lack of certain features. The design is also mentioned positively by some reviewers. However, there are also reports of product failures and disappointing customer service. Despite the mixed reviews, the KEF LS50 Wireless II speakers remain a popular choice for those seeking high-quality wireless speakers.

Reviews by Topic

Our analysis shows how reviewers feel about different topics. Please note these are not full reviews.

Sound Quality

Build quality not impressive - prefer Klipsch rp-500m

This are very smooth sounding speakers - they will never sound shrill or fatiguing. The flip side of this is the treble is not as detailed and exciting as other speakers. I own the Klipsch RP-500M and I prefer those speakers overall, and I think a lot of people would. If you can find the Klipsch for a similar price, they sound more clear, exciting, and dynamic

Every bit of gear was better than what I already had. The mids where more luscious, the treble more sparkling and the base filled the room better than everything else. Everything sOuNdEd As iF i WaS tHeRe!

Positive

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Connectivity

Nice value for $300

Bought these and the Elac Uni-Fi UB5 to compare them. Bought them both at discounts. Paid $300 during a sale for these. I think the overall the Elac sounds better but these aren't bad

Great sound. Unusable with Spotify.

The connection test now included in the app shows the connection dwindling from up to 60 down to .1 in less than a minute ! The speaker cannot sustain a connection for more than few minutes. The music will stutter, switch tracks or stop completely. They claim they have dealt with the Spotify connection issue in the latest update

Price

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KEF Q-150 Bookshelf Speaker Review. Best for lovers of wide imaging.

It does seem to look a little bit like a five year old took a paintbrush to it when you get up close - and i wouldn't be the first person to say that ...

Positive

If anyone was waiting for a deal on some LS50Ws. Go check out Woot.

The deal is at Woot which is like Amazon's deal site. I checked around and saw this was basically the best current deal.

Neutral

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Design

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Better than the LS50!? KEF Q150 Review

I like fake wood, it's nice, it's got some grain in it. It's well appointed. I like the little kef badging. It looks good uh anyway, uh five and a qua...

Positive

To provide much more clarity in the lows, mids, highs, in vocals for all songs (whether a song is well-mastered or not)

Positive

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Bass

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KEF Q150 Bookshelf Speakers - Hands On Review

The key 150 are a smoother sound in the mid-range and bass, delivering detail a bit on the sly with more body a little bit more resonance too. That ma...

Positive

Warm Winter Bedroom 🌬️❄️

From general consensus the 2-EX drastically improve the bass, plus the benefits of RAAL tweeters - and so further down the rabbit hole I go...

Positive

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Wireless Connectivity

Rich sounding loudspeakers that can really slap

I'm running these off an smsl ao200 amp via a Schitt Modi 3+ dac and an ifi zen blue bluetooth receiver. I am pleased as can be. Some have said these start to chuff at high volume but I've taken them to the height of comfortable listening levels where I can clearly see the woofers moving and all I can hear is clean and clear music full of clarity, power and refinement. They'd pair best with a revealing amp for sure

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KEF LS50 Wireless II Review (28 Days Later)

I could not find my old lg g7 phone that i use as a dedicated remote for all my smart devices. The caf connect app is installed on that phone and work...

Neutral

Mids

Worth every penny

I have a small living room, it's about 20 L x 13 ft W and these fill the entire area plus the kitchen with amazing sound at normal listening levels. You really have to run these about 50 hours or more to open them up and give some space from the wall as advised by Kef. I won't mention brands but I did return two sets of speakers before deciding to keep these, the uni-q driver works it's special magic to broaden the soundstage and imaging. With the Powernode the mids are so clear and the highs are smooth never shrill or annoying

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Kef LS50 Wireless II Review. One of my new favorites. With some caveats.

The red indicates the main radiation pattern area, and what i really like about the speaker is that it, i would say it's it's a bit wider than uh than...

Positive

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