KEF LSX

Good build and finish in a number of colours ; Great wireless stability ; Excellent sound from any number of sources

Short of outright scale and dynamism ; More apps than should be necessary

If you want to have most of your ‘authentic hi-fi sound with wireless convenience’ cake and eat it too, look no further than the KEF LSX.

Compact and good-looking ; Adroit, entertaining sound ; Extensive connectivity

No analog input ; Not the scale or power to fill a bigger room

The KEF LSX II LT demonstrates that high-quality stereo sound needn’t come at the expense of convenience (or of your interior decor). An excellent, simple streaming hi-fi system for the modern age, though turntable owners should beware the lack of...

Cohesive, effortlessly balanced performance ; Full, well-formed bass ; Great value for most users ; Compact, desktop size

No aux input ; Less luxurious finish options ; Loss of wireless link between speakers

All the class and poise of the Award-winning KEF LSX II in a streamlined, more affordable package? Count us in

Agile, animated sound ; Compact and well-made ; Good connectivity options

Lack the scale to fill bigger spaces ; Could do with an analogue input or two

A full helping of KEF performance from a usefully compact system at a reasonably compact price. Unless you live in an aircraft hangar, there’s no reason not to check out this impressive all-in-one setup.

Class-leading insight ; Extensive connectivity ; Neat, colourful design

Some app snags

A neat, compact and entertaining all-in-one system of rare sonic quality

Beautiful styling. The fabric covering and choice of colors make this a standout. ; Very solid construction ; Among the best in class imaging and stereo spread ; The flexibility of sources, including direct connect, AirPlay, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi ; Ease...

Package with included subwoofer ; Multiple apps are confusing. KEF should get it down to one app. ; The remote could use a redesign. The buttons are flush and require glancing at it. (KEF responds that most people use the app, but they will work on...

At $1249.99 the KEF LSX Speaker system is almost exactly half the price of its bigger brother, the LS50 Wireless Speaker System.

Honest, expressive sound delivers what the artist intended ; Generous hardwired connectivity options ; Broad support for online music services ; Small footprint makes them easy to move from one room to another

The KEF Connect app doesn’t do synchronized multi-room play ; Depending on the source material, can be overly bright for near-field listening ; You must dig into the online owner manual to discover and unlock “expert” setting options ; No controls on...

Don’t let the small size fool you, the KEF LSX II wireless speaker system will deliver a stellar audio performance from all the major streaming services or any local source—analog or digital, including your TV–in any but the largest of rooms.

Sleek, compact design ; Impeccable build quality ; Impressive tonally ; Great textured sound

Naff remote

Uber-convenience and great sound at a real-world price – and in some vivid colours, too

Exquisite sound quality ; Exceptional build quality ; Beautiful design

No automatic wake up and source selection upon signal detection ; IEC 320 C5 AC power connector, not 320 C13

By now, it should be obvious that I love the sound of the KEF LSX. These speakers are small but mighty, painting a richly detailed, well-balanced sonic picture. Even my wife, who isn't very fussy about audio quality, noticed how good the LSX speakers...