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KEF LSX II Amber Haze (Pair)
- Compact active wireless speakers with 200W and Uni-Q driver
- AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready, HDMI ARC
- Amber Haze fabric finish with yellow and red yarns
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Description
The KEF LSX II is a compact, self-contained wireless speaker system that delivers high-resolution audio without the need for a separate amplifier or streamer. It sits between the more affordable LSX II LT and the larger LS50 Wireless II in KEF's wireless range, and uses KEF's W2 wireless platform in a smaller cabinet suited to desks, shelves and smaller listening rooms.
Amber Haze Finish
Amber Haze is one of the finishes KEF introduced to the LSX II range after launch. KEF describes it as uplifting and energetic, conveying confidence and warmth, and says it was developed to pair with the multi-colour yellow and red yarns in the fabric that wraps the cabinet. Only the finish differs: the drivers, amplification and connectivity are identical across every LSX II colourway.
Uni-Q Driver Array
Each speaker uses a version of KEF's 11th generation Uni-Q driver array designed specifically for the LSX II, placing a 19mm aluminium dome tweeter at the acoustic centre of a 115mm magnesium/aluminium alloy bass/midrange cone. This point-source arrangement eliminates the traditional narrow sweet spot and delivers an even, precisely imaged soundstage across the room. Both drivers are powered by their own dedicated Class D amplifier, 70W for the bass/midrange and 30W for the tweeter in each speaker, for a combined 200W of system power and a maximum output of 102dB. KEF's Music Integrity Engine, a suite of digital signal processing algorithms optimised for the Uni-Q driver, handles timing and tonal balance.
Wireless Streaming and Connectivity
The LSX II supports AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Roon Ready and UPnP, with Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, internet radio and podcasts available through the KEF Connect app. Bluetooth 5.0 is included for direct pairing. For wired sources, the primary speaker offers HDMI ARC, TOSLINK optical, USB-C and 3.5mm analogue inputs, plus an Ethernet port for a wired network connection. An RCA subwoofer output allows a KEF subwoofer to be added, with subwoofer presets built into the Room EQ.
High-Resolution Audio Support
Source resolutions of up to 384kHz/24-bit are supported over the network, 96kHz/24-bit via optical and 192kHz/24-bit via USB-C. Supported formats include MQA, DSD, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, LPCM and Ogg Vorbis. The two speakers connect to each other wirelessly, with all sources resampled to 48kHz/24-bit, or via the supplied interspeaker cable at 96kHz/24-bit.
KEF Connect App and Room EQ
The KEF Connect app walks through set-up and controls source selection, volume and playback. Its Room EQ offers a guided Normal mode and an Expert mode with Desk Mode, Wall Mode, Treble Trim, Phase Correction, Bass Extension and balance adjustments, so the system can be tuned to its position and the room. Home automation integration is supported for Elan, RTi, Crestron Home, Savant and Control4 systems. Rubber feet and a 1/4-20 UNC threaded hole on the base of each speaker support KEF's dedicated installation accessories, sold separately: the S1 floor stand, P1 desk pad and B1 wall bracket.
In the Box
LSX II speakers, power cords, interspeaker cable, remote control, and the quick start guide with warranty and safety information.
Specification
| Drive Units | Uni-Q driver array (11th generation): 19mm aluminium dome tweeter, 115mm magnesium/aluminium alloy bass/midrange cone (per speaker) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Output | LF: 70W, HF: 30W per speaker (Class D); 200W combined system power |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 28kHz (±3dB, measured at 85dB/1m, depends on EQ settings) |
| Frequency Range | 49Hz - 47kHz (-6dB, measured at 85dB/1m, depends on EQ settings) |
| Maximum SPL | 102dB (measured at 1m) |
| Wireless Streaming | AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Roon Ready, UPnP, Bluetooth 5.0, Plays with Audirvana |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, QQ Music via QPlay, Internet Radio, Podcast |
| Inputs (Primary Speaker) | HDMI ARC, TOSLINK Optical, USB Type C, 3.5mm Analogue, RJ45 Ethernet (network), RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker) |
| Inputs (Secondary Speaker) | RJ45 Ethernet (interspeaker) |
| Outputs | RCA subwoofer output (primary speaker) |
| Source Resolution | Network up to 384kHz/24-bit; Optical up to 96kHz/24-bit; USB Type C up to 192kHz/24-bit; HDMI up to 1.411Mbps PCM |
| Interspeaker Connection | Wireless: all sources resampled to 48kHz/24-bit PCM; Wired: all sources resampled to 96kHz/24-bit PCM |
| Supported Formats (Network) | MQA, DSD, FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IPv4/IPv6; dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz |
| Home Automation | Elan, RTi, Crestron Home, Savant, Control4 |
| Finish | Amber Haze: fabric-wrapped finish with multi-colour (yellow and red) yarns woven into the fabric |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 240 x 155 x 180mm (per speaker) |
| Weight | 7.2kg (per set) |
| Power Input | 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 200W (operating); under 2.0W (standby) |
| In the Box | LSX II speakers, power cords, interspeaker cable, remote control, quick start guide |
| Also Available As | Carbon Black, Cotton White, Soundwave by Terence Conran |
All Options (6)
KEF LSX II Carbon Black (Pair)
KEF LSX II Soundwave
KEF LSX II Cotton White (Pair)
KEF LSX II Soundwave Edition (Pair)
KEF LSX II Amber Haze (Pair)