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KEF LS50 Wireless II User Manual

KEF LS50 Wireless II
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................................................5
2. General Information ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Reading and Storing the User Manual ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 SignalSymbol/WordDenitions .................................................................................................................................. 6
3. In the Box and Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 7
4. Setting Up LS50 Wireless II ...................................................................................................8
4.1 Selecting an Appropriate Router ................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Connecting to Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Onboarding ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
4.3.1 Installing the KEF Connect App ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.3.2 Using iOS Devices .......................................................................................................................................................11
4.3.3 Using Android Devices with Google Play Service ...............................................................................12
4.3.4 Using Android Devices without Google Play Service ......................................................................14
4.4 Speaker Placement and Connection ...................................................................................................................... 16
5. Connection and Control Interface ..................................................................................... 17
5.1 Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.2 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................18
5.3 Bottom Panel...........................................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Top Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.5 Remote Control .................................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.6 KEF Connect App ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
6. Wi-Fi Streaming ......................................................................................................................24
6.1 Wireless Streaming Protocols ..................................................................................................................................... 24
6.1.1 AirPlay 2 ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.1.2 Chromecast .....................................................................................................................................................................25
6.1.3 ROON Ready ................................................................................................................................................................26
6.1.4 Music Streaming Apps Native Protocols .................................................................................................... 27
6.1.4.1 Spotify Connect ...............................................................................................................................................27
6.1.4.2 QPlay ........................................................................................................................................................................28
6.1.5 KEF Connect App Streaming .............................................................................................................................. 29
6.1.5.1 TIDAL ......................................................................................................................................................................29
6.1.5.2 Amazon Music ...................................................................................................................................................29
6.1.5.3 Deezer .....................................................................................................................................................................29
6.1.5.4 Qobuz ...................................................................................................................................................................... 29
6.1.5.5 Spotify ......................................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.6 Internet Radio ....................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.7 Podcast ....................................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.6 UPnP Compatible .......................................................................................................................................................30
6.2 Tips on Choosing Streaming Protocols ................................................................................................................31
7. Multi-Room Streaming...........................................................................................................32
7.1 AirPlay 2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.2 Chromecast ..............................................................................................................................................................................32
7.3 ROON .........................................................................................................................................................................................34

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KEF LS50 Wireless II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max SPL108dB
Wired OutputsSubwoofer output
DriversUni-Q Driver Array
TypeWireless Speaker System
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Streaming FeaturesAirPlay 2, Google Chromecast
Streaming ServicesSpotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer
InputsHDMI eARC, Optical, USB Type A
Drive Units5.25" Aluminium woofer, 1" Aluminium dome tweeter
Woofer5.25" Aluminum
Tweeter1" Aluminium dome
Dimensions305 x 200 x 311 mm (H x W x D)
Finish OptionsCarbon Black, Mineral White
Weight10 kg per speaker

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