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The vibrant colors demand that these speakers be noticed in any room, and the curved front baffle is sure to stick out (literally and figuratively). While the R100 is a simple box, the LS50 has a bit more finesse. That, however, is a good thing with a clean and responsive sound through smart design.

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The construction and driver array sell this speaker, with little fussing in other areas. With a passive design, there isn’t much else to note on the LS50s. That combined with the smooth rear-porting helps to reduce secondary vibrations in the cabinet and clean up the sound of the speaker. The front baffle is shaped to reduce impact at the front of the speaker and lead vibrations to the driver itself. The winner is the construction of the cabinet, though. It cleans up the front of the speaker and helps the sound immensely. This extends the listening sweet spot and helps for a fast, clean, and responsive sound from the speaker. Like the R100, the LS50 features the Uni-Q driver array. This mini studio monitor is built for professionals and enthusiasts a line, with a beautiful design and plenty of acoustic thought throughout. The LS50 borrows a lot from KEF’s flagship Blade loudspeaker. However, they can be used there and no matter where you stick them, they are fantastic performers. These speakers are intended to be used in a studio as a monitor and not in a home theater setup. The LS50s come from a different bloodline. While the snappiness of percussion is a little dampened, you might find the overall quality is worth it.

If you want faithfully reproduced base instruments with no distortion, these are a good option for you. At a pretty good price point, they offer some deep, rich sound. Overall, the Q150 is an excellent set of speakers. This is thanks to the dampened tweeter loading tube, which also improves lower treble performance. It faithfully reproduces even the small nuances of base instruments, with a clean sound even at high volumes. If you love a bit of base, this is a good choice.

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The DC blocking capacitor is eliminated from the crossover – this means the roll-off between drivers is more natural. The Uni-Q driver sitting in the sealed cabinet makes the bass cleaner and reduces distortion. But they do offer a lot of depth and texture in their sound. When it comes to percussion, they may not reproduce the ‘snappiness’ that you might be looking for. If you’re a real sound geek, and you want the absolute best for your living space, you may well be tempted by these. They provide excellent clarity, with each part of the speaker working together to create the best sound. They offer a deep base and a warm midrange, with tons of detail. Not as portable, then, but once you’ve found the perfect spot for them, this shouldn’t be a problem. These speakers are a little heavier than the LS50. They’re sophisticated and would look great on either a stand or shelves. In our opinion, the walnut looks the best (although the other colors are good too). Available in black, white, or walnut, they’re pretty inconspicuous on a bookshelf. With the grilles, they look sleek and sophisticated. The grilles are an optional extra, and you’ll have to pay more for them unless you want naked speakers. It’s recommended that you have a minimum of 6 feet between the speakers, and a minimum of 9 inches from the wall – this is something to bear in mind when you’re thinking about placement.ĭespite their small size, they give out a great amount of base. If you have banana plugs, you need to remove the plastic caps inside the binding posts before you insert the plugs. The Q150 has a mounted bass port at the back. The back of the tweeter has been dampened, which cuts out some sound leakage. This is an advantage as it gives greater clarity. The array has been reset from older models, placed at the center of the cabinet. The Uni-Q driver, present on the entire Q-series, is made to give perfectly timed frequencies, with 3-dimensional sound. In terms of sound quality, these are great for small speakers. You can expect high-resolution and some big sound from them. While they’re a little weighty, they’re compact, meaning they should fit unobtrusively into your living space. The KEF Q150 is a neat, small pair of bookshelf speakers.

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