# KEF **URL:** https://community.roonlabs.com/c/audio-gear-talk/kef/60.md [Latest](https://community.roonlabs.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.roonlabs.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.roonlabs.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the KEF category](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/about-the-kef-category/30754)
**Author:** [@mike](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/mike)\ **Replies:** 0
Discussion of products made by KEF! --- ## [KEF LS60 Subtle "Crackling" or "Static" only with Roon](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls60-subtle-crackling-or-static-only-with-roon/323632)
**Author:** [@Timothy\_M](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Timothy_M)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:21am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls60-subtle-crackling-or-static-only-with-roon/323632 "2026-09-22T07:21:14Z")
I have a SonicTransporter i5 running Roon and just installed a pair of LS60. All firmware and software are up to date. My network is a fairly robust Ubiquity UniFi installation. I experience subtle random crackling wh… --- ## [KEF LSX II Not Allowing Roon to Connect](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-not-allowing-roon-to-connect/324420)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Fulmer](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Robert_Fulmer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-not-allowing-roon-to-connect/324420 "2026-09-18T14:35:48Z")
My LSX II Roon Ready speakers have quit playing DSD files. When Roon Radio comes across a DSD file in my library, the KEF speakers sever the connection with Roon and stop the play of my 4-zone group. The only fix is to… --- ## [KEF XIO not Roon ready](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-xio-not-roon-ready/304035)
**Author:** [@Mike\_de\_Munck](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Mike_de_Munck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-xio-not-roon-ready/304035 "2026-09-12T03:16:32Z")
From my Reddit post: I just emailed kef with the question if Roon ready certification is pending voor the XIO, and it appears it’s not. The platform supports it, but they think there is not enough demand to warrant goin… --- ## [KEF Control: menu bar app for macOS. And now... also iOS](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-control-menu-bar-app-for-macos-and-now-also-ios/322702)
**Author:** [@RBM](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/RBM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2026, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-control-menu-bar-app-for-macos-and-now-also-ios/322702 "2026-07-19T18:39:59Z")
My good friend Claude and I are having a blast this weekend… Ever since I set up my KEF LS60, I have been longing for a friendly and fun way to control the speakers on my Mac. Yes, you can run the iOS KEF Connect app and… --- ## [Distorted Audio](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/distorted-audio/322575)
**Author:** [@ROB\_BREWER](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/ROB_BREWER)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/distorted-audio/322575 "2026-07-15T13:15:52Z")
I am using an old iPad w iPadOS 18.3.2 (ver 2.70 build 1673) as remote and a Rock server running ver 2.70 build 1671 (latest version). I subscribe to Tidal. I direct connected my cable Wi-Fi router to my KEF LS60 syste… --- ## [KEF LSX ii not showing as roon ready](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-not-showing-as-roon-ready/320662)
**Author:** [@Baileys\_Music](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Baileys_Music)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-not-showing-as-roon-ready/320662 "2026-05-25T02:16:22Z")
Hi all. I’m hoping someone might have had a similar experience to this and be able to offer some advice. I have two pairs of KEF LSX ii speakers, connected to my network by wifi. At some point in the last couple of week… --- ## [KEF Connect App - Mac library disk space issue](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-connect-app-mac-library-disk-space-issue/318976)
**Author:** [@Davyd](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Davyd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-connect-app-mac-library-disk-space-issue/318976 "2026-04-27T11:43:57Z")
I am using a Mac Studio computer with KEF LSX II active speakers connected by USB. Although KEF state that their Connect app is for mobile or tablet use, I have successfully installed the App on my Mac and have been usin… --- ## [Scripting the KEF LS60: buttons and dials](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/scripting-the-kef-ls60-buttons-and-dials/318356)
**Author:** [@RBM](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/RBM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/scripting-the-kef-ls60-buttons-and-dials/318356 "2026-04-11T08:19:36Z")
My good friend Claude and I had a little fun last week, whipping up a nice little script for addressing the speaker’s functionality via its built-in API. While there’s already a bunch of little utilities that do similar … --- ## [Kef lsx ii & kc62](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-kc62/304074)
**Author:** [@Glimmer](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Glimmer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-kc62/304074 "2025-08-02T14:16:22Z")
I am now on my second pair of LSX II’s and this is not because of failure or unhappiness. It is because I am so impressed with the sound when paired with the KC62 and elevated on either the speaker stands so the desktop … --- ## [LSX II LT Wi-fi performance - is it weak?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/lsx-ii-lt-wi-fi-performance-is-it-weak/289296)
**Author:** [@MalcolmP17](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/MalcolmP17)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/lsx-ii-lt-wi-fi-performance-is-it-weak/289296 "2025-01-29T21:37:03Z")
I’m popping this here rather than as a support issue just to gauge others’ experiences. I bought a pair of LSX II LT for my bedroom system and I’m thrilled with them. There is however a little issue with Roon and Googlec… --- ## [KEF KC62 and KEF LS50 W2 Sub output](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-kc62-and-kef-ls50-w2-sub-output/289896)
**Author:** [@James\_Christner](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/James_Christner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-kc62-and-kef-ls50-w2-sub-output/289896 "2025-01-04T23:54:45Z")
Hopefully not a stupid question, but using KEF’s recommended 3 o’clock volume knob position on the KC62 (LFE connection) and the recommended KEF app setting of -1 db for gain and the recommended sub high pass frequency a… --- ## [KEF LSX 1: Music stops when shuffle or playing a playlist, albums work perfectly](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-1-music-stops-when-shuffle-or-playing-a-playlist-albums-work-perfectly/289672)
**Author:** [@AlexderK](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/AlexderK)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-1-music-stops-when-shuffle-or-playing-a-playlist-albums-work-perfectly/289672 "2025-01-01T20:44:21Z")
I tried two different routers (using a Fritzbox 4040 and a Zyxel), I tried three different cores (all macs) and I have the same issue on two different setups in two houses - only with my LSX: Listening to album works pe… --- ## [Time delay KEF LSX & Apple HomePod](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/time-delay-kef-lsx-apple-homepod/289312)
**Author:** [@MarkusF](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/MarkusF)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/time-delay-kef-lsx-apple-homepod/289312 "2024-12-29T14:32:34Z")
Hello to the Crowd, I have a Roon server running on a Synology NAS and KEF LSX II speakers along with an Apple HomePod. When I use these speakers together as a zone or group, there’s always a time delay in audio playbac… --- ## [Most disappointing Speakers in the market - KEF LSX](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/most-disappointing-speakers-in-the-market-kef-lsx/163745)
**Author:** [@Amin\_Tah](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Amin_Tah)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/most-disappointing-speakers-in-the-market-kef-lsx/163745 "2024-12-10T20:36:53Z")
I’ve had the KEF LSX for a week and it’s been nothing but troubleshooting. I have them hooked up with a sub and tuned the speakers high pass low pass etc however it keeps defaulting back to basic mode. I go back into the… --- ## [Thank you KEF](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/thank-you-kef/286750)
**Author:** [@John\_Aiello](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/John_Aiello)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/thank-you-kef/286750 "2024-12-09T14:26:02Z")
Last week my 7 year old pair of KEF LS50W speakers decided to make a loud popping sound and then died while I was playing music. I happen to live 20 minutes away from KEF here in NJ so after contacting them to get an RM… --- ## [Removing KEF s2 floor stand Carpet Spikes](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/removing-kef-s2-floor-stand-carpet-spikes/287655)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Webb](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Andrew_Webb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/removing-kef-s2-floor-stand-carpet-spikes/287655 "2024-12-05T23:54:56Z")
Anyone know how to do this? i have no idea where the proprietary wrench is. Vice grips not working. Yes, I’ve removed the no-see-um, teeny-weeny, “I hate everyone over forty” set screws. About to resort to angle grinder. … --- ## [KEF LSX 2, can someone sanity check my EQ settings please](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-2-can-someone-sanity-check-my-eq-settings-please/247048)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Oliver](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Shawn_Oliver)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-2-can-someone-sanity-check-my-eq-settings-please/247048 "2024-11-24T23:14:12Z")
So I’ve experimented with the “easy mode” of the eq and what sounds better is pretty far off from what the app sets when you go by the physical placement of the speaker on the desk and how far it is from the wall. This … --- ## [KEF LS50 Wireless II have problems playing my hi-res albums](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls50-wireless-ii-have-problems-playing-my-hi-res-albums/170201)
**Author:** [@atletico](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/atletico)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls50-wireless-ii-have-problems-playing-my-hi-res-albums/170201 "2024-09-14T20:56:39Z")
Over the last month or so I have got problems with instant drop-outs after 4-5 seconds when playing my hi-res music. This happens when using ROON and also when playing direct from the KEF Connect app. The KEF speakers ar… --- ## [KEF LS60 - sub pairings](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls60-sub-pairings/249110)
**Author:** [@Stuart\_Rosen](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Stuart_Rosen)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls60-sub-pairings/249110 "2024-08-29T18:09:35Z")
Awaiting delivery early next week of my new LS60s. I currently have an SVS SB-3000 sub powering my LS50iis, and since I’m upgrading speakers, wondering if anyone can speak to whether the new SVS SB3000 Micro has any adv… --- ## [Dolby Atmos Tales of a KEF LS50 Wireless II User (featuring KEF KC62 Sub)](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/dolby-atmos-tales-of-a-kef-ls50-wireless-ii-user-featuring-kef-kc62-sub/171717)
**Author:** [@Bernd\_Hofmann](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Bernd_Hofmann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 8:50am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/dolby-atmos-tales-of-a-kef-ls50-wireless-ii-user-featuring-kef-kc62-sub/171717 "2024-08-20T08:50:20Z")
So, yes, i simply want to hear this Sound-Bubble. Not so much for Music, but looking TV and Streaming i hate to know that it sounds so much better to have the full blown Atmos-Experience instead of only my beloved KEF LS… --- ## [Anyone else getting FLAC CD-quality via standard Amazon Prime (non-Unlimited plan) via Connect app?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/anyone-else-getting-flac-cd-quality-via-standard-amazon-prime-non-unlimited-plan-via-connect-app/251875)
**Author:** [@Trans\_Atlantic](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Trans_Atlantic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/anyone-else-getting-flac-cd-quality-via-standard-amazon-prime-non-unlimited-plan-via-connect-app/251875 "2024-08-05T19:02:38Z")
I just checked in KEF’s Connect app the bitrate on one of the Amazon prime radio stations and it’s coming in FLAC 48/16. But I only have the standard prime membership shuffle music plan, not the upgraded unlimited music… --- ## [Right speaker failed](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/right-speaker-failed/164088)
**Author:** [@Nico\_Raspoort](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Nico_Raspoort)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/right-speaker-failed/164088 "2024-07-13T13:01:00Z")
Hi There, Anyone have the same problem with the LS50 wireless 1. The lights on the left speaker flashing and the error is that there is something wrong with my right speaker. I mailed KEF support 3 times and never a res… --- ## [KEF LSX II and eARC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-and-earc/226187)
**Author:** [@mourip](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/mourip)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-and-earc/226187 "2024-07-03T21:12:28Z")
First of all thanks to KEF and Roon for certifying the new LSX II’s. Works great! On to my issue. KEF does not seems to have an official KEF user’s forum. I have tried the AVS Forum and Facebook but they are either not … --- ## [Experiences with KEF LSX II and Roon?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/experiences-with-kef-lsx-ii-and-roon/274090)
**Author:** [@dhusky](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/dhusky)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 10:44am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/experiences-with-kef-lsx-ii-and-roon/274090 "2024-06-11T10:44:32Z")
I’m looking to rennovate a room and improve the current speaker setup (RPi/IQAudio Amp HAT, B&W M1 Mk 2) at the same time. It’s very much a secondary system but heavily used by all the family. It’s also 100% reliable. I’… --- ## [KEF LS60 Much better sound using ROON/Ethernet vs Coax or RCA analog. Why?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls60-much-better-sound-using-roon-ethernet-vs-coax-or-rca-analog-why/263631)
**Author:** [@GJ1](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/GJ1)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-ls60-much-better-sound-using-roon-ethernet-vs-coax-or-rca-analog-why/263631 "2024-05-25T22:55:29Z")
I am using a Grimm Audio MU1 which is a digital to digital converter, Roon streamer and FPGA upsampler that sends digital audio to the LS60 via S/PDIF. This is a MU-1 is a high-end device that produces astonishingly mu… --- ## [Using Roon with KEF LSX II LT](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/using-roon-with-kef-lsx-ii-lt/270875)
**Author:** [@John\_Fryett](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/John_Fryett)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/using-roon-with-kef-lsx-ii-lt/270875 "2024-05-18T20:54:44Z")
I’m considering upgrading from KEF LSX (mark one) - great sound but Roon implementation very unreliable. Looking at LSX II vs LSX II LT: while the LSX II are Roon ready, the maximum resolution is 96 kHz when connecting t… --- ## [New KC62 owner questions](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/new-kc62-owner-questions/251622)
**Author:** [@Trans\_Atlantic](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Trans_Atlantic)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 1:56am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/new-kc62-owner-questions/251622 "2024-05-07T01:56:35Z")
Questions: With no music playing and the sub active, am I supposed to hear a quiet but still audible powered hum? I seem to recall other subwoofers I owned in the past (it’s been awhile) doing something similar. Would… --- ## [LS50 Wireless II & Home Automation](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/ls50-wireless-ii-home-automation/154388)
**Author:** [@DigitalFrog](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/DigitalFrog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/ls50-wireless-ii-home-automation/154388 "2024-03-18T05:38:24Z")
anyone into home automation ? I sniffed my network and found out how to address the speakers. Now I can control quite a bit with node red, but could be used elsewhere. I will off course share if there is any interest. B… --- ## [Kef LSX II how are they with Roon?](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-how-are-they-with-roon/257339)
**Author:** [@Szymon\_Izydor](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/Szymon_Izydor)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 7:21am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/kef-lsx-ii-how-are-they-with-roon/257339 "2024-03-01T07:21:23Z")
Hello everyone, I am thinking of replacing my old soundbar with Kef LSX II to improve the sound from the tv, and also to be able to play Music via Roon ( that’s the main reason I think). How are these little speakers wi… [Next page](https://community.roonlabs.com/c/audio-gear-talk/kef/60.md?page=1)