KEF LSX

Good build and finish in a number of colours ; Great wireless stability ; Excellent sound from any number of sources

Short of outright scale and dynamism ; More apps than should be necessary

If you want to have most of your ‘authentic hi-fi sound with wireless convenience’ cake and eat it too, look no further than the KEF LSX.

Agile, animated sound ; Compact and well-made ; Good connectivity options

Lack the scale to fill bigger spaces ; Could do with an analogue input or two

A full helping of KEF performance from a usefully compact system at a reasonably compact price. Unless you live in an aircraft hangar, there’s no reason not to check out this impressive all-in-one setup.

Cohesive, effortlessly balanced performance ; Full, well-formed bass ; Great value for most users ; Compact, desktop size

No aux input ; Less luxurious finish options ; Loss of wireless link between speakers

All the class and poise of the Award-winning KEF LSX II in a streamlined, more affordable package? Count us in

Class-leading insight ; Extensive connectivity ; Neat, colourful design

Some app snags

A neat, compact and entertaining all-in-one system of rare sonic quality

Rich, muscular and detailed sound ; Incredible looks ; Immersive soundstage ; Superb connectivity and app support

Ethernet link required for reliable connection ; No digital assistant

Overall, I’m a huge fan of the KEF LSX and, yes, I’m aware they’re costly, at one pound short of a grand. But, in the context of rivals such as the Mu-so, their larger and more expensive siblings, the LS50 Wireless, and more traditional Hi-Fi streaming...

Sleek, compact design ; Impeccable build quality ; Impressive tonally ; Great textured sound

Naff remote

Uber-convenience and great sound at a real-world price – and in some vivid colours, too

Sounds absolutely superb ; Great piece of industrial design ; Useful spread of inputs

App is sluggish and unresponsive ; Sample rates restricted over wireless ; Might benefit from Tidal Masters support

Beautiful styling. The fabric covering and choice of colors make this a standout. ; Very solid construction ; Among the best in class imaging and stereo spread ; The flexibility of sources, including direct connect, AirPlay, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi ; Ease...

Package with included subwoofer ; Multiple apps are confusing. KEF should get it down to one app. ; The remote could use a redesign. The buttons are flush and require glancing at it. (KEF responds that most people use the app, but they will work on...

At $1249.99 the KEF LSX Speaker system is almost exactly half the price of its bigger brother, the LS50 Wireless Speaker System.