Coda W

It would cost more, but I’d highly encourage you look into a pair of powered KEF speakers. They just released a set for $1000 called the CODA W. Those will crush a pair of HomePods and they also still have AirPlay built in so you aren’t losing any functionality (except Siri I guess).

Don't adjust double crossover settings. Either do it on the KEF app or SVS app. I got Coda W's with an ELAC RS500, crossover setting is set to 80hz from ELAC app. And they play amazing and seemless. I think 80-85 is the sweet-spot overall.

I tested them both at the KEF showroom recently. I came in intending to buy the LSX but after the salesperson showed me the Codas, which I wasn’t even considering, it was an easy decision: the Codas. The overall sound profile is similar, a bit more warmth with the Codas. Bass extension is much lower

You’ll get much more separation from the Coda W’s and a wider soundstage. You’ve also much more flexibility in terms of what you can connect and how you use them. (e.g stereo music setup, desktop speakers etc). I have mine connected to my TV via ARC which routes tv sound out through the speakers and

EDIT/UPDATE Omg guys… the KEF coda W speakers ended up being an amazing choice. I went through various ideal set ups to avoid FOMO, and just said fine, let’s give the coda w a try and it is gonna be the speaker they will use at my funeral when my time comes in a hopefully distant future. For context

I think the kef coda w outperform the lsx after demoing them both. I now own the coda w. I've only watched reviews of the sevens and the nines. I think with the bigger cabinet on the nines and their tweeter separated from there mid bass, I'd expect them to outperform the coda w.

Not sure which option OP went with. I was in a similar choice dilemma. Ordered the Kef LSX II LT online from costco for $799. They were not available in any of the stores. Simultaneously bought the KEF Coda W from a local store (Visions Electronics) for $1098 and connected that with a wiim mini thro

Definitely add a subwoofer at some point. I have original LSX and added a KEF KUBE 10b and the system really sings! Tried a KUBE 8b, but it was underwhelming and swapped it for the 10b. They compliment each other really well! The problem with the Coda is it’s not designed for network streaming, sinc

Not sure about discontinued, but i've seen a shift away from selling them via audiophile channels to mass sales via costco. whereas the LSX II are still selling at high cost audio-oriented sites, at 3x the price of the 'LT' version. I agree with you that the Coda have larger drivers, a larger cabine

Kef Coda W are powered speakers like the Kanto. Nice choice of finishes. LSX II and LS50 II are full active cross over speakers with wi-fi and amplifiers in each speaker. Powered speakers have the electronics in the primary and a passive secondary. Amp is built for the speakers not a general amp for