Static clicks on Roon playback using KEF LS60W speakers (ref#5C4WAT)

[benjamin]

Hey @David_Stephenson1,

Thanks for the follow-up and additional information! Based on a recent Roon Server diagnostic report, it looks like your LS60Ws are currently running the 3.0.131.0xbe9d0a8 firmware, and I believe what you’re experincing is actually a known KEF issue on this specific firmware version.

Can you see if youre able to update the audio devices to firmware version 3.0.132 and see if that helps? I believe you’ll need to open a ticket on KEF’s website (not via the KEF Connect app) and supply the MAC address of the network adapter actually in use.

You are not alone in this issue, check out this thread for others also experiencing it:

KEF LS60 Subtle "Crackling" or "Static" only with Roon

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 when anything is played through the Roon server. This happens in both wired and wireless mode on the LS60. If I use Qobuz or Tidal directly through their App or KEF Connect there is no crackling. I’ve tried every setup possible in Roon and through KEF Connect with no success - a…

Let me know if you’re able to get your KEF devices updated, and if that helps with the issue.

Thank you!