KEF LSX II - Table of Contents

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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 LSX 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
4.5 Installation Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5.1 Wall Brackets .......................................................................................................................................................17
4.5.2 Desk Pads ...............................................................................................................................................................17
4.5.3 Floor Stands .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
5. Connection and Control Interface .....................................................................................18
5.1 Front Panel .....................................................................................................................................................................18
5.2 Back Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................19
5.3 Bottom Panel ...............................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 LED Indications ........................................................................................................................................................... 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
6.1.4.3 TIDAL Connect ....................................................................................................................................29
6.1.5 KEF Connect App Streaming ....................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.1 Amazon Music .........................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.2 Deezer ..........................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.3 Qobuz ...........................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.4 Spotify ...........................................................................................................................................................30
6.1.5.5 TIDAL............................................................................................................................................................31
6.1.5.6 Internet Radio .......................................................................................................................................... 31
6.1.5.7 Podcasts .......................................................................................................................................................31
6.1.6 UPnP Playback ....................................................................................................................................................31
6.2 Tips on Choosing Streaming Protocols .......................................................................................................32
7. Multi-Room Streaming...........................................................................................................33
7.1 AirPlay 2 ..........................................................................................................................................................................33