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KEF LS50 Wireless II Powered Bookshelf Speakers
4.0 feature score
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KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speakers
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Optical input receives positive evidence as a fallback that worked fine when HDMI had issues.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Status indicators
The optical input produced pleasing results in the one direct listening test that evaluated it.
Pros: Soundstage height, Amplifier power requirements
Cons: On-device controls, Surround sound simulation