KEF LS50

These second-generation self-powered speakers get reinvented for the streaming age.

At the top of KEF's LS50 collection, you'll find its 'meta-material' Wireless II active system. Ed Selley gives his soundbar a night off and enjoys some premium stereo KEF's LS50 Wireless II is, as you'd probably guessed, an updated version of its original 2016-era LS50 Wireless. A self-contained active speaker system, it should be viewed more as an alternative to all-in-one devices like Naim's Mu-So 2nd Generation than something you attach to existing electronics.

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The KEF LS50 Wireless II are audiophile-grade companions for the streaming era. And they play nice with TVs too.

Truly phenomenal stereo speakers for wire-free listening

Performance Build Quality Ergonomics Value

The KEF LS50 Meta updates the already stellar LS50 with their new metamaterial absorption technology and an updated Uni-Q driver. We review it to see if it can hold up to these lofty expectations.