Best for EQ customization
KEF LS50 Wireless II Powered Bookshelf Speakers
4.5 feature score
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Edifier M90
4.4 feature score
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KEF LSX II Wireless HiFi Speakers
10 supporting reviews
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4.4 overall score
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EQ and room-tuning controls are praised for allowing meaningful bass, treble, room, and subwoofer adjustments.
Pros: AirPlay compatibility, Chromecast compatibility
Cons: Spotify Connect reliability, Status indicators
EQ customization was praised for room, placement, treble, bass, and subwoofer tuning, with one caveat that full manual EQ control is limited.
Pros: Soundstage height, Amplifier power requirements
Cons: On-device controls, Surround sound simulation
The nine-band EQ and saveable presets make meaningful tonal and room corrections easy, with presets accessible from the remote. Power users may miss full parametric EQ, and some changes require...
Pros: HDMI ARC, Low-volume performance
Cons: AirPlay compatibility, Wi-Fi streaming reliability
EQ customization was viewed positively because the remote gives granular bass and treble control.
Pros: HDMI ARC, Stereo imaging accuracy
Cons: Surround sound simulation, Bluetooth codec support
Bass/treble tone controls were viewed as useful for tailoring sound, though some reviewers found the adjustment system basic or rudimentary.
Pros: Setup simplicity, Bluetooth connection stability
Cons: optical, Smart features
The EQ options are subtle rather than dramatic, with Normal usually preferred for balanced listening and Voice or Movie useful for specific content. Placement EQ can make a noticeable improvement...
Pros: Amplifier power requirements, Bluetooth connectivity
Cons: On-device controls, Auto-off and standby behavior
The app’s EQ can make useful bass and treble adjustments and help with placement, but it is basic compared with KEF’s more advanced systems. Reviewers repeatedly wished for deeper room...
Pros: Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use), Control button responsiveness
Cons: Status indicators, Cable management