KEF Coda W vs LSX II LT: which speaker system is the best option for you?

KEF Coda W vs LSX II LT graphic.

KEF

Coda W

Driver Uni-Q driver array (25mm aluminium dome tweeter; 13cm magnesium/aluminium alloy mid/bass)
Max power 100W per channel
Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive codecs)
Max resolution support 24-bit/192kHz PCM
Inputs HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical, RCA line level, MM phono
Outputs Subwoofer
Dimensions (hwd) 28.5 x 16.8 x 26.8cm
Weight 11.3kg (total)
Finishes x 5 (vintage burgundy, nickel grey, moss green, midnight blue, and dark titanium)

KEF's latest speaker system offers additional clarity, bass weight and detail compared to the LSX II LT, thanks in part to a larger cabinet, larger drivers and the latest Uni-Q driver arrangement. A built-in phono stage means they'll appeal to vinyl enthusiasts too, but unlike their more compact cousins, they come without any built-in network streaming smarts.

Pros

• Clear, detailed presentation
• Deep, controlled bass
• Excellent handling of dynamics
• Elegant build quality

Cons

• No built-in wi-fi streaming features
• No volume indicator on the speakers
• Phono stage performance could be better

KEF

LSX II LT

Driver Uni-Q driver array (19mm aluminium tweeter; 11.5cm aluminium mid/bass)
Max power 100W per channel
Streaming features AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, UPnP, Bluetooth 5.0, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer 
Max resolution support 24-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD128
Inputs HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical, Ethernet
Output Subwoofer
Dimensions (hwd) 24 x 15.5 x 18cm
Weight 6.8kg (total)
Finishes x3 (graphite grey, stone white, sage green)

Thanks to a sonic performance that belies their compact size, the LSX II LT are a great option for smaller listening spaces and have ample features. The LSX II LT has built-in network capabilities, so they're valuable to those that want to stream hi-res audio, but bear in mind the smaller units might struggle to fill a larger room as well as the newer Coda W.

Pros

• Cohesive, effortlessly balanced performance
• Full, well-formed bass
• Great value for most users
• Compact, desktop size

Cons

• No built-in phono stage
• Coda W sounds bigger, more detailed and dynamic