background image

Features 

 

Your new LSX Wireless Music System has been designed to give 
you the ultimate audio experience in a simple to setup and operate 
package. 
 

C

ONNECTIONS 

&

 

D

EVICES

 

LSX can be connected to a wide variety of devices, including 
devices and applications for wireless streaming such as NAS 
(Networked Attached Storage) servers

, TIDAL™, Spotify 

Connect™, 

televisions and Digital Optical audio devices, 

Bluetooth

 devices and standard line-level audio devices such as 

turntables, CD players and cassette decks. 
 

T

RUE 

S

TEREO 

W

IRELESS 

P

LAYBACK

 

Using KEF’s proprietary on

-board network Wi-Fi, the Left and 

Right channels deliver True Stereo without an interspeaker 
connection, allowing you to set up your speakers in almost any 
position without cable limitations. (page 12) 
 

A

LL THE 

M

USIC 

I

N THE 

W

ORLD

 

TIDAL and Spotify Connect allow you to access virtually all the 
music in the world simply and easily. (page 21) 

 

C

USTOMIZED 

S

OUND

 

Via the DSP (Digital Sound Processor) on-board the LSX, you can 
tailor the sound of your units to your taste or to correct audio 
problems within your listening area. (page 18) 
 

M

ULTI

-

ROOM 

C

ONTROL

 

With Apply Airplay2™ and Roon™ you can contro

l multiple 

devices throughout your home. (page 22,23).  
 

M

ULTIPLE 

W

IRELESS 

C

ONNECTIONS

 

LSX can be connected to your home network wirelessly or via the 
on-board Ethernet connection.  
 

 In crowded networking environments, such as an   

 apartment building or office space, using the Ethernet cable 

may provide a more stable network connection for streaming.  

 

“Sit Anywhere” 

T

ECHNOLOGY

 

KEF’s patented Uni

-Q speaker allows you to sit virtually anywhere 

and hear your music or other audio program clearly, just as the 
artists who created it intended.

 

 

H

IGH 

R

ESOLUTION 

S

TREAMING

 

Listen to high-resolution music and audio files at 96kHz/24-bit 
resolution in Cable Mode. (page 12) 
 

Home Automation Integration 

LSX is compatible with standard home automation software 
platforms. (Appen. 3 pg 31) 
 

C

ONTROL 

&

 

S

TREAM 

A

PPS

 

Install KEF’s Control and Stream apps on your Apple™ or 

Android

 device to access all LS family streaming, control and 

DSP features. 

Here’s what you can do with your new LSX Wireless Music System! 

 

Summary of Contents for LSX

Page 1: ...LSX Owner s Manual EN This manual explains setup preparation and operation of the LSX Music System...

Page 2: ...lume Limitation 13 Speaker Information 13 Send Logs Information 13 Section 6 KEF Stream App Pg 14 KEF Stream app Media Servers Section 7 Wi Fi Pg 15 Wi Fi Introduction Router Requirements Section 8 Bl...

Page 3: ...Control and Stream App Section 18 Care Cleaning Pg 27 Modern Lifestyle White MYS Edition Olive Green Red Blue Contemporary Classic Audiophile Black versions Section 19 Troubleshooting Guide Pg 28 Trou...

Page 4: ...regions may vary Due to product improvements specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice Icons and their meanings Indicates use precautions and feature limitations Indicates ti...

Page 5: ...SX you can tailor the sound of your units to your taste or to correct audio problems within your listening area page 18 MULTI ROOM CONTROL With Apply Airplay2 and Roon you can control multiple devices...

Page 6: ...will slowly alternate between amber and white While LSX is connecting to your network the Master Speaker indicator will turn amber and pulse on and off OPEN KEF CONTROL APP Master speaker indicator sl...

Page 7: ...e successfully connected your LSX to your local network and the KEF Control and Stream apps you are now able to set sound profiles for your various listening sources Please see page 19 for further inf...

Page 8: ...AL TOSLINK optical audio cable input for connection to television optical output May also be used for audio devices with optical outputs such as CD players AUX Analog audio input Connect to audio devi...

Page 9: ...e you are situated The new 4 Uni Q driver array is the same signature KEF technology used throughout KEF s speaker line Uni Q has been in constant development since 1988 Through precise positioning of...

Page 10: ...udio output A precise on board clock controls the timing between the left and right channels whether in Cable Mode or when using KEF s proprietary on board Wi Fi network for complete wireless operatio...

Page 11: ...firmware updates User profiles and individual sound settings The KEF Control app is available as a free download from either the Apple App Store or Google Play From time to time KEF releases updates...

Page 12: ...z 24 bit resolution streaming switch CABLE MODE on and attach the Cat6 interspeaker cable included in the LSX accessories pack CABLE MODE must be selected in the Control App and the interspeaker cable...

Page 13: ...AC Address Media Access Control address is the network address of the device IP Address Internet Protocol address of your LSX Speaker Serial No The factory issued serial number of your LSX Firmware Ve...

Page 14: ...work connected storage devices These devices may include a Network Attached Storage device NAS Server a connected PC or other storage device that resides on the same network as your LSX From the main...

Page 15: ...ansmission speed ROUTER REQUIREMENTS There are two router bands available on most current network equipment 2 4GHz and 5GHz Most standard routers supplied by your cable or internet provider will be Du...

Page 16: ...ere are apps available that allow you to check which channels are available and what your network signal strength is These may help you set up the best possible streaming environment for your LSX 8 Bl...

Page 17: ...like to connect a USB audio device such as a PC or laptop to LSX use a commercially available USB to Optical converter not included and select the Optical input as described above 10 AUX Analog Inputs...

Page 18: ...ering feat added to the DSP allows LSX to produce near perfection in time alignment and musical reproduction You can toggle the Phase Correction operation on and off in the KEF Control App Advanced Mo...

Page 19: ...l front baffle altering the frequency response of the speaker The Desk Mode adjustment attenuates frequencies centered at approximately 180Hz 50Hz to 500Hz in dB steps to compensate for reflections wh...

Page 20: ...Allows you to control the subwoofer volume from the KEF Control App For best results turn the volume control on the subwoofer past the highest position you would be likely to use This will allow you t...

Page 21: ...r with a router that cannot keep up with the bitrates necessary for High Resolution streaming dropouts and delays may occur In this event please select either the Normal or High streaming quality sett...

Page 22: ...96kHz 24 bit with LSX while using the power of the Internet to compile photographs biographical material reviews and the latest news from the artists you are listening to LSX communicates with Roon an...

Page 23: ...EF Kube to LSX via a simple RCA type pin jack located on the rear of the Master speaker Subwoofer volume crossover and phase can be controlled from the KEF Control App KEF CONTROL BASIC From the KEF C...

Page 24: ...e updates are available KEF Control and Stream Apps As new versions of the KEF Control and KEF Stream Apps are released please update via the Apple App Store or Google Play HOW TO UPDATE THE FIRMWARE...

Page 25: ...ne call or text during the operation Avoid allowing your device to enter sleep mode during the update operation 4 Depending on network environment and the size of the update the update may take up to...

Page 26: ...l reboot to allow the update to take effect 4 After the update is complete and the speakers have been re booted the operation is complete If for any reason the update fails at any point during the pro...

Page 27: ...spills with an absorbent cloth or paper towel Do not rub the cloth to avoid leaving further residue in the fabric Remove non greasy stains by carefully dabbing the stain with a lint free cloth or spon...

Page 28: ...g 3 Exit the KEF Control App 4 Unplug the power cable from the Master speaker and wait 60 seconds before plugging it back in 5 The Master speaker indicator should be alternating orange white indicatin...

Page 29: ...ify Alternating Blue Magenta Yellow White Firmware update mode Red Blinking Firmware Upgrade Failed Restart procedure If problem persists contact Customer Service Alternating Blue White Bluetooth Pair...

Page 30: ...error unplug for 10 minutes reconnect to power and perform factory reset REPORTING ISSUES Networked products are complicated and often issues may appear to be related to the LSX system while they are...

Page 31: ...oth resolution is standard up to 48kHz 24 bit LSX converts analog program material to 96kHz 24 bit before streaming Playback will be set to 48kHz 24 bit for wireless streaming not in Cable Mode APPEND...

Page 32: ...etooth Pairing 0x98 Discrete Mute 0x48 Discrete Mute Unmute 0x20 Toggle Next 0x52 Toggle Bluetooth mode only Optical Source 0x0A Discrete Pause 0x70 Discrete Play 0x6A Discrete Play Pause 0x18 Toggle...

Page 33: ...APPENDIX D SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM...

Page 34: ...34 APPENDIX E SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 35: ...owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and use of said marks is under license Is a trademark of Savant Systems LLC Registered trademark of Intrinsic Dev UK a Core Programming Company UPnP is a trademark of the Op...

Page 36: ...coustics Published 02 2019 Doc Revision R01 Main Sites KEF Global Site www KEF com KEF US www us KEF com KEF Canada www ca kef com KEF Direct www kefdirect com Product Support and Downloads http us ke...

Reviews: