Atom + ls50 vs ls50 wireless

Posted by: dave-mac on 08 November 2017

Has anyone happened to compare the two setups? I'd be interested in hearing other wireless ls50 vs atom/nova + xxx comparisons too, if you have one.

Posted on: 09 November 2017 by hungryhalibut

Why not go to your dealer, compare them and then report back. 

Posted on: 09 November 2017 by dave-mac

It's hard to find somewhere with both setups available to a/b. I find that there's too many variables to make a good comparison if you listen to one at one dealer, and one at another. I just figured someone may have had the opportunity though.

Posted on: 09 November 2017 by GregWPGibbs

Surely, by using wireless speakers, you would be bypassing the Atom’s internal power amp, which would be a damn shame (and a travesty in the case of the Nova) ‼️

Posted on: 09 November 2017 by dave-mac

I'm referring to the passive ls50 with the atom, vs the wireless by themselves.

Posted on: 12 November 2017 by Crabby

If the kef ls50 wireless were available when I started my journey, they will be my first priority today. 

Active apeakers have lots of advantages. It is also ideal when space is at a premium obviously . 

Worth listening to them and checking the internally dac and future upgradability. 

I got my system at an incredible price as I was lucky. Should I start today, it will be another story. 

Posted on: 13 November 2017 by dave-mac

Thanks [@mention:49577344233114397]. I don't suppose you've had chance to side-by-side them have you?

Posted on: 13 November 2017 by Crabby

I Prefer not. :-) 

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