Sound Quality
The LS60 Wireless is KEF’s vision of what a complete, no-compromise audio system should be — and the execution is extraordinary. Each speaker contains four 140mm force-cancelling woofers, a Uni-Q midrange-tweeter array, and 700W of dedicated amplification. The total system output is 1,400W, and it sounds every bit as powerful as those numbers suggest.
Bass response is staggering for a speaker of this footprint. The force-cancelling woofer configuration means four drivers fire simultaneously while cancelling each other’s cabinet vibrations, delivering deep, controlled bass without the cabinet coloration that plagues conventional designs. In a medium-sized room, the LS60 produces genuine sub-bass energy that you feel in your chest.
The Uni-Q array handles midrange and treble duties with the precision and imaging that KEF is famous for. Because each driver in the LS60 is powered by its own dedicated amplifier channel with active DSP crossovers, the integration between drivers is seamless in a way that passive speakers cannot match. The result is a coherent, full-range sound that images like a point source but fills the room like a floorstander.
KEF’s DSP also enables room compensation — the KEF Connect app measures your room and adjusts the response curve to minimize room mode problems. It is not as sophisticated as Dirac Live, but it is effective and requires no external hardware.
Build & Design
The LS60 Wireless was designed by industrial designer Michael Young, and it is one of the most visually striking speakers ever produced. The slim, tapered column rises from a minimal base, with the Uni-Q array nestled in a distinctive concave baffle at the top. Available in titanium grey, mineral white, and royal blue, these speakers are as much furniture as they are audio equipment.
At 30.5kg each, the LS60 is substantial but narrower than most floorstanding speakers. The footprint is modest enough for apartment living, and the clean design — with no visible cables between speakers when using the wireless connection — creates a minimalist aesthetic.
HDMI eARC connectivity means the LS60 doubles as a premium TV audio system, and the quality handily outperforms any soundbar at any price.
Value Proposition
At $6,000, the LS60 Wireless replaces a streamer ($1,000+), a DAC ($500+), a power amplifier ($2,000+), and a pair of passive speakers ($3,000+). Buying separates of equivalent quality would cost $8,000-15,000, making the LS60 a genuine value proposition despite the sticker shock.
The closest competitors are the Dynaudio Focus 50 ($7,500) and the Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 passive system (which requires separates totaling $30,000+). The KEF offers more features, better streaming integration, and a more distinctive design than either.
