KEF LS50 vs B&W 706 S2 Speakers Sound Demo

Timeline: 0:00 LS50, 7:00 B&W 706 S2
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Bowers & Wilkins 706 S2 Speakers
Price: $1800 (September, 2019)
Overall Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️
Hard to beat In The Price Range, much better than many speakers In the $2k price range in Pretty Much Every Regards with Musical Sound. May be only competition is B&W owns 705S S2.
Pros: Accurate Balanced Sound, Very Clean and Transparent Highs, Best Midrange, Great Bass Definition.
Cons: Can Get Bright With Some Music.
Build Quality: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Midrange: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
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KEF LS50 Black Edition Speakers
Price: $1299.99 Pair. (September, 2019)
Overall Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Pros:High Quality Sound,Bass Performance,Best Midrange Under $5k.
Cons: None At This Price.
Highs:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Mid-Range: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
Bass: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Sound Stage:⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Price: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
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[@guest3672]

ls50 00:01 00:26 02:05 b&w 07:05 07:30 09:09

[@nycbass78]

Grace Mahya made new fans through these sound tests.She’s a great musician.

[@christoszois928]

I believe when B&W start playing everything was balanced. Nothing more nothing less.the song as it is.I love both company's but B&W is one level up.

[@kouichi4]

Intro 0:00 7:04 1st Verse 0:25 7:30 2nd Verse 0:53 7:58 Organ 1st Solo 1:19 8:24 Organ 2nd Solo 2:10 9:15 Guitar 1st Solo 2:36 9:41 Guitar 2nd Solo 3:27 10:32 Guitar 3rd Solo 3:53 10:58 Piano 1st Solo 4:20 11:25 Piano 2nd Solo 4:44 11:49 Piano 3rd Solo 5:10 12:15 3rd Verse 5:35 12:40 Outro 6:40 13:45

[@lingax1881]

Let's say sound can be fitted in an histogram; the KEF shows a better balanced distribution throughout the bass, mids and highs so it sounded more natural. The BnW however shows an elevation at the bass and highs. Although the bass and highs are at superior quality, due to the elevation it sounds like listening to separate tracks at one time.

[@Ro-zn6um]

(Hang on! We can do this ourselves. I learned something here. See below) 《Original post》 Can you add timestamps to a few parts of this video, so that one can quickly switch between the same parts of the song for both speakers? Currently you only mention the 706s2 startpoint in text, but you could add (several) "hyperlinks". That would be nice. I prefer the 706s2, by the way. 《Timestamps added》 LS50 starts at 0:01 706s2 starts at 7:05 --- LS50 organ part 1:19 706s2 organ part 8:24 --- LS50 guitar part 2:38 706s2 guitar part 9:43 --- LS50 piano part 4:19 706s2 piano part 11:24 Enjoy 😀

[@ianorigbo7617]

Agree.

[@tshaolin971]

Thank you, the difference is quite shocking ! The B&W 706 has more breath to deliver a greater soundstage.

[@nycbass78]

706 for me.soundstge is better than kef ‘s

[@storyjaam]

Kef has more warmth and realistic sound. B&W are clinical

[@lesmatthews459]

Awesome recording! I can actually hear a difference on KZbin!!!!!

[@ChicagoRob2]

Love B&W. Had the DM6s over 30 years ago - they destroyed everything in their path. Bought Matrix 805s in 1998 and they are still my favorite. They are incredible, when driven by Pass electronics.

[@jmorel789]

@tharbamar, we are currently listening to this demo through a 15k Marantz-KEF system, and there is no contest for us: the LS50 sounds more fun and the bass is just amazing in detail and speed. Those vocals are like night and day with the KEF being much more clear. The Bowers and Wilkins sound dull here, with a much sloppier bass. Overall it sounds also way slower. With the ls50 we were all jamming here. Then came the other and it was boring. Of course, there is only so much that you can catch though here, but I’m sharing our impressions, and I think a general idea of how speakers sound are possible through these demos, especially when compared to speakers you know well, and this is the case. Thank you for sharing. Great job.

[@mykeldg]

now that you've mentioned it--- I listened to it again and confirmed, while the ls50 was warmer, the bass indeed sounds faster than the B&W despite the latter having the more treble/lively side.

I absolutely agree with you, it is impossible to give up the LS50...

[@laurentcaron6784]

Love the comparison between the 2 and if I had to choose between those 2, I would go would the LS50, it suits my taste slightly better but it's a close call. Keep up the good work, love your videos.

[@linkeddevices]

I love the build quality and minimalism of the black ls50s. compared them to the metas and it's nothing at all worth getting excited about. they changed the tuning a tiny bit dropping the crossover to 2.1 which is all I really heard and that was really more of a subjective thing playing on the expectancy effect to get you to presume they're better. the black velvetine ones are still the ones to have especially if you've got a pj theater, those things just soak in light versus reflecting it everywhere

[@totizedger]

My experience with B&W speakers is the 685 S2 and what i really liked about it was the soundstage which was very big, you could hear where each instrument was in the soundstage, the highs were also nice and detailed. The mids and especially vocals sounded a bit congested to me. I now have the KEF LS50 and it’s a lot better in the mids, vocals sound great on them and the imaging is awesome, it does have a smaller soundstage and also the highs aren’t as airy either but they are still superior to the 685 S2. In this video i think that the 706 sounds bright and forward but also it sounds more open and airy which is nice compared to the LS50, the LS50 however seems more smooth and easy on the ears and also more natural because it doesn’t have a boost in the upper frequencies like the B&W. The piano part sounded better on the B&W because it handled busy parts better while the LS50 had worse separation between instruments making it sound a bit more messy. It’s difficult to really understand how they sound in real life from a video but the sound signature seems obvious.

[@Larwiz]

They both sound extremely clear and satisfying! Sharp, piercing highs/treble. The b&w seem to sound a little cleaner because to me, some of that mid bass seems to be a little lower on them, vs the LS50's, which seem to have a little bit more mid bass, giving it a slightly fuller, SLIGHTLY less clear sound. But the LS50's definitely have slightly more body/presence because of this. I'm a b&w fan, but my initial thought after listening is that the LS50's sound more satisfying. It's super close tho!

[@momocarmelo15]

Accurate

[@orlandomiranda5011]

The string instruments on the B&W sound a lot more detailed and not over shadowed by the bass as in the KEF speakers.

[@ichigobankai2343]

Most people don't realize that when one reduces the midrange output the bass and treble become more prominent. The B&W's sound like a V shaped frequency response where the bass and treble are higher then the midrange. The Kefs could also have a tad bit too much midrange that is why it can sound like it has some mid bass bloom. If Kef lowers the midrange a tad bit by a few DB it would sound better. If the B&W raised there midrange a tad bit by a couple db it could sound better.

[@Tharbamar]

Yes it is true in most case but bass tightness, definition and faster low frequency response will be hard to reproduce for LS50. Highs are easy to control than low frequencies in any space, even in live performance. Mid range is base on individual preference, most of British design small speakers tend to have more forward mids than actual music. Thanks

[@ichigobankai2343]

@@Tharbamar There was another video of comparing the Kefls50 to the kefls50w and the wireless with the use of (fancy name for equalizer) DSP he says the bass is better and tighter and will beat the original Kefs any where you put it. This just further proves my point of lowering mid can change the sound of the bass making it tighter. Even lowering the treble can change the sound of the bass. Now I am not saying they will sound exactly like each other but by lowering certain peaks and adjusting frequency response you can make them sound "BETTER".

[@MustRabbit]

I tested both loudspeakers for a couple of weeks and for my ears was much better KEF and bought those. B&W was good, but they had not so big soundstage. The video gives not the right sound and there is a echo, but the music and reviews are still good and thank you for the channel!

[@docelecktronc568]

The 706 has more of a sparkle from the top end of the mid section into the highs. In my opinion at least on this song the LS50'S still has even more of a seamless balance and superior musicality that comes alive from it's well blended all around performance. The Kef is still better. I wouldn't replace it with the 706's.

[@Bigballon]

Thanks for sharing the comparison, I would like to see how they sound in different music. They may have their best fits.

[@vdm54]

The sound quality of these speakers is in line with their price.

[@hclandscapes]

For me the b&w just has too much treble, its funny how people always say the ls50's are bright when these b&w's sound much brighter to my ears

[@Justwantahover]

Yes they do seem to have more treble. My speakers are bright and I prefer the more treble B&W but the KEFs have more control in the med (I reckon). The organ on the B&Ws is colored and a bit muddy compared to the KEFs organ sound. There seems to be a gap in the treble/med on the B&Ws, compared to the KEFs. The organ lacks texture yet there is good high treble output, whereas the KEFs are a bit muffly for me (only right up top). And the B&Ws are muffly in the voice and organ.

[@linkeddevices]

@@Justwantahover kefs always been famous for their smooth mids. ever since the LS3 they learned that capturing the human voice is the real goal and once you get that all else falls into place. our ears are more discerning of human voices than anything else which is why they opted to invest all their r and d into the Uni Q to begin with. the holography adds so much to the striking realism

[@dangoh2237]

B&W. A sure winner! Impressive!

[@eduardobatista329]

The sound might be different in person but the kef sound more balanced

[@trapu]

In person, the B&W should have a deeper sound and more punch VS the LS50. But, with this recording, it (B&W) sound more ''flat'' VS the KEF.

[@JuanLega]

Based on what I just heard, the KEF sound better. Also, they look better, and are cheaper than the B&W. The LS have already become a speaker that will historically leave it's footprint it the world of audio. The LS50's are an amazing all around speaker. Check out the new KEF R series if you get a chance.

[@JuanLega]

@@corkydukeII5898 maybe. But I wasn't giving him confirmation of it. Simply expressing my opinion.

[@jrlossmitse490]

@@JuanLega I too have both and my experiences shows that B & Ws are more open, detailed, and defined, while KEFs are more focused. If you're only listening to You Tube it will not be that distinct. Besides, the rest of your equipments are major factors, too! Overall though, the basic sonic signatures of both brands are somewhat similar-- 'British sound'-- which is my personal preference. At the end though, tastes varies from person to person, which is fine.

[@haomingyang3245]

After hearing them for a several times I would still choose LS50. B&W has better separation, natural and less congested, but the only flaw is too emphasized on the treble which is really fatiguing to my ears. Also it's U curved, bass response is better, mid range neutral and slightly laid back, articulate but not as full as the LS50. The imaging is much better on LS50 when off-axis. LS50 in comparison, has the mids more forward (elevated at 2k-5k Hz), more colored, warm and full, while the treble is smoother, not as harsh as the B&W. With a subwoofer or the wireless version with dsp, I would be more enjoying with LS50 for music.

[@momocarmelo15]

I prefer the separation that the LS50 provides, it's seems like they're more fun to listen with this track than the 706 S2

[@audiofun999]

KEFs have much better tonal balance with proper amount of upper bass and lower mids. Vocal on B&Ws sounds thin and edgy: there is no body, no chest in the voice due to lacking lower mid frequencies.

[@audiofun999]

Soumendranath Baidya just listened to this video on iPhone’s ear buds and described what I heard. If you asked me do I believe I heard the actual sound of the speakers the answer would be of course I did not :)

[@kamaboko1]

We must have been listening to a different KZbin channel. The B&W's destroyed the KEF's. The LS50's lack clarity, dynamics and definition.

[@audiofun999]

kamaboko1 the room, the microphone and KZbin have destroyed the sound of both speakers

[@richardsinger01]

kamaboko1 nope

[@ianorigbo7617]

I wish you break the sound clips between speakers more often or keep name of speaker playing on display. Will make much easier to switch between each demo

[@gregmartinez5836]

Yeah, I second that.

[@user-ys4og2vv8k]

With the KEF's I was more focused on the music and with the B&W's I was more focused on the speakers - I think that explains all...

[@davidoffcohiba2055]

Kef 👍

[@SuperKendoboy]

Both were great but B&W is more natural to me.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

The B&W sounds more lifelike. Yes, it can sound fatiguing after a while, but so does live music (after a while). So for long-hours listening, the laid back KEF would serve much better. But that does not make it the better speaker. Really depends what you need it for.

[@Marcaaa]

Excellent test, merci.

[@computeraudiophile9590]

Despite being a darker sounding, I like KEF more. Its more focused and natural. B&W disperse sound too much,voice is metalic,low end too soft.Maybe its not like that,but this is what I hear.

[@techtt6213]

B&W ups the treble and is very in your face. Good for creating a good first impression but they are not that natural and fatiguing after a while.

[@caznrod]

Interesting comments below... I own the KEF LS50 and I'm quite happy with it, but... I gave my B&W 607 away what I regret... The KEF is like a spoiled princess to me, not so easy to combine with Hifi components... the B&W was much easier to drive with every kind of music! My next speaker will be the B&W 706 S2, but at the moment to expensive...

[@caznrod]

...and it's true, in direct comparison the KEF sounds a kind of boxy...

[@lecterel]

The KEF need at least 150W+ to really shine. With a more powerful amp I their sound would improve a lot.

[@glennb3231]

Doubtful, He's using a Denon 2000 pma ivr which will blow away a lot of 150 to 200 watt amps.

[@Acheron_Dementia]

Glenn B very true it’s all about the power supply then the watts

[@67spankadelik]

The B&W's literally sound as if you removed a blanket from the speakers. Much more clear. I'd like to take them for a spin with some Patricia Barber and a glass of Wild Turkey. 😉

[@fredfungalspore]

50/50 For and against both speakers I guess that why we have choices.

[@DONOFNEO]

First of all thank you for comparing great speakers. To me KEF is somewhat muted compare to B&W. They may be enjoyable for long listening. The colour that B&W delivered is beautiful, specious with better soundstage. For the result my ear prefer B&W sound signature.

[@elvinechevarria8079]

Both sound great.

[@the_rummer]

You should make sound tests as transitions. So that we can hear the difference instantly. Otherwise this doesn't help much.

[@xanderguldie]

B&W shines in the low end but the Kef's beats them at treble. I always likef the sound of Kef. Couple them with a good sub and you have a fantastic system

[@mikecees2230]

I had trouble with the 706 S2 predecessor the CM5 S2 in the lower mids/bass department. It had a nice full sound but at times, in my room, at higher volumes, it became unruly. I recognize a bit of this in the sound clip but THAT boring song makes just about any speaker sound thumpy so it's hard to tell if B&W have improved that aspect on the 706 S2. The treble on the other hand was one of the best I'd heard in that price range. I'm about to borrow a pair for home trial as a possible replacement for my Totem SKYs which are nice but have trouble pressurizing my gigantic living room in off axis listening. Will report back when I get a chance. There are so many other ''off the beaten path'' speakers I'd like to try but they're just not easily available for home demo.

[@GANDALF-ml7ck]

B&W 706 S2: THE BEST!

[@KeenAesthetic1]

Have you tried the Kef Ref 201/2? They are available for $2k used and are a few steps ahead of the LS50.

[@flrn6233]

B&W would be my choice. But you know, you are never gonna be 100% satisfied with 1 speaker. So that's why you always keep 2 or 3.

[@omgwtfpwnd]

I play Piano professionally and B&W is a joke.

[@hansiangng2808]

but he sold his 2nd choice (ls50).. though i feel its worth keeping.

[@hansiangng2808]

@@omgwtfpwnd care to elaborate?

[@omgwtfpwnd]

Han Siang Ng As a recording and mastering engineer for most of my life, I can't listen to 'consumer speakers', because everything sounds crappy. I am used to listening to speakers that let you hear everything , if it's good it sounds good, if it is less than perfect, it sounds like nothing... I don't want a speaker to 'colour' the sound and make all sound material sound more or less the same. And yes, I have studio monitors in my living room!

[@adriancorreia]

ganan las keff ?? las escucho mas completas... y no tan exigido en las bajas frecuencias... en vivo debe ser distinto

[@jmartirjr5524]

If you going to compare a pair of speakers to the B&W 702 S2 then put them up against the KEF R300 or KEF R3. The Kef LS50 are a smaller speaker to compare them to the B&W. I have the LS50 and I love them. I heard the B&W and they sound flat. Do a review with the B&W 706 S2 VS KEF R3 or KEF R300 and see which sound better.

[@Tharbamar]

It’s not the case because I’m doing my thing and sharing my experience, so I will be comparing any speakers I feel like, I had R300 a few years back and sold them because it’s not the sound I’m after, thanks

[@searrg]

I want the b&w's with a kef mid freq similar approach an i ll be happy :D

[@toddclarke1580]

The Kef R series offer the best of both of these.

[@uyldz90]

Which R series ? Old or new ?

[@logiman]

Thank you for introducing me to Grace Mahya! What a talent. She is also a lovely lady. I've conversed with her a couple times on her KZbin channel.

[@DucksDeLucks]

The KEFs seem to have a more 'live' sound and more depth. BWs cleaner but less 3D.

[@lwwells]

Exactly what I was noticing. A lot more depth with the KEF.

[@mrjackbaran]

BW so much better, more refined and much more definition. Feel like Im there in the audience.

[@martijn081]

Those B&w's are quite edgy with the highs, sounds like an eq v-curve, not natural at all. Ls 50 much smoother and better imaging.

[@johnnyboo9041]

Can you demo the Kef Q350’s?

[@robertyeghiyan2727]

B&W is just incomparable. 10000% winner! Thanks.

[@pumareyes1]

Great stuff my friend. What stands are you using? Thank you.

[@pfjb9122]

LS punches sounds much more muddled-mixed, B&W much more definition between instruments

[@bryansu]

not a signifiance sound difference. But looking into the price, i would rather save that money to get a better tube amplifier. With or without tube amplifier, that really make huge different.

[@Slammintone]

I’d put the LS50s with solid state and maybe try tube amplification for the B&Ws

[@tomwebb7091]

Dreadful advice, the B&W isnt a particularly friendly load for the better type of valve amps out there. Those cheaper more powerful valve anps sound alot more distorted and this speaker already sounds distorted having too much lift in the presence abd treble regions. The KEF is a better match for cheaper or high power over quality valve amps in the price range these speakers warrant.

[@MrsZambezi]

@@tomwebb7091 All valve amps are inferior to SS, and the Bowers don’t sound distorted. Even the cheaper 606 has very low distortion thanks to the new drivers.

[@tomwebb7091]

@@MrsZambezi clearly talking from inexperience. Good valve amps sound far superior to solid state which sound flat, colourless, and cant throw a soundstage anywhere near as holographically. You only buy solid state purely for paper measurements and an easy life, not for sound

[@MrsZambezi]

Ah right. My valve amp, that I built myself, was an ultralinear push pull design using 6L6, 6SN7 and ECC83. It worked fine at the time, 1971. Was my lack of experience the cause of my ultimately replacing it with a Rogers Ravensbourne which sounded far better on my Leak 2060 speakers?

[@Slammintone]

@@tomwebb7091 I hate sweeping generalizations about tubes vs solid state because great arguments can be made for both. I stand by my recommendation of solid state for the LS50s but I should add that it’s gotta be a quality design vs a cheap plastic junk with a myriad of switches and buttons. Those speakers are small but they need horsepower to hear what they’re capable of.

[@roger9280]

B&W are clear winners. Better definition and clarity. I have the 606 years and love them

[@hansiangng2808]

considering the track is a live recording, seems like bw transports you to the live venue, or transports the band to before you. Though my brief experience with the 700s floorstanders at the store left me the impression that it produces a lil too much "excitement". Tempted to try out the bw sometime.

[@fizzol12345]

By& W speakers need to be paired with warm sounding amps

[@cyberathlete]

Hi Tharbamar, what do you use to record your sound demos? I have tried recording tracks using Rode microphone, Yeti Blue Mic, my phone mic but they all don't capture the sound properly coming from the speakers. Thank you!

[@babattaja]

@Tharbamar I'm here in bit of a dilemma, i have a EPOS Elan 15, Hegel HD25 and Trigon energy. I have a around 7m2 listening room and i oftentimes listen close to the speakers due them being next to computer desk with stands. I'm currently considering LS50 META, 706S2 and Aria 906s. What do you think i should get?

[@Tharbamar]

Go with your ears, that will be the best choice for you.

[@alanramirez5426]

MY friend please switch between speakers more often I got tired of waiting for the switch,

[@Tharbamar]

I don’t even have any of these speakers for quite long time.

[@markdwane8739]

I tried the KEF's and sent them back. They have an obnoxious spike in the mids between 1 and 3k that was just painful to listen to. You can clearly hear it on some of the organ solo notes. The B&W's sound much better. However, they are a bit too bright. Listen to the irritating sibilants in her voice. They also lack richness in the mid range. I went with the new Dynaudio Evoke 20's and they are beautifully balanced across the full spectrum.

[@richarddegannes2928]

Hello Tharbamar, what are your honest thoughts on KEF LS50 Metas, and do you think I could use these in a space that is 19ft long x 13ft wide x 10-14ft high (Slant ceiling) that opens up into another room that is 13ft x 13ft with two SVS SB2000 subwoofers. My plan is to use these on speaker stands. My amplifier is a Parasound A21+ and P6 pre-amplifier. Do you think that this A21+ could drive these speakers? Thanks.

[@Tharbamar]

Please see my review of LS50 Meta, it should work great with Parasound Amps, I already share my honest opinion of LS50 in my review and power handling is no that good but they are very good sounding speakers.

[@DougMen1]

The Ls50 is much more natural. The mids on the B&W sound sucked out and hollow. The KEF is for music lovers who want to concentrate on the music, and the B&W is for "sound" lovers who want to listen to the gear more than the music. The guitar solo at the 3 minute mark is especially good for hearing this. It's much fuller on the KEF, and really thin and shrill on the B&W

[@myothawaung858]

I like B&W more but i wont angry even if you give me KEF😆

[@schlagboy]

It is now "clear" why you chose the 706 S2 over the LS50.

[@josecabellohernandez2620]

Me gustan mas el sonido de las kef

[@LXBR58]

4:20 - 11:25 piano section

[@rogeriomoreira6512]

1:35 8:40 1:55. 9:00 3:15 10:20 4:25 11:30 4:50 11:55

[@servisnetworks]

I d prefer B&W, they are open and clear in high notes, but KEF has more correct sound stage and deeper bass. B&W 's upper mid sounds as if coming from another domain ,not in correct axis ?

[@Mikkel9400]

Both speakers sounds great, but for my taste the B&W looks and sounds a little bit better. I don’t know the current price on the speakers, but I’ll go with the B&W’s

[@Freedom89984]

Kef’s have a much better bass and more spacial transparent highs. B&W’s sounds flatter.

[@kitaizakaz1120]

I understand that you can not compare this, but what do you say about B&W 606 vs B&W CM8. And what do you think about B&W CM8 ???

[@murcielago188]

The B&W sound better to my ears, better treble presentation and less boxy sound.

[@moniqueduchossois1958]

et jamo alore

[@VinnieMoore1986]

B&W IS BETTER(for me) 👌👌👏👏

[@0robbi0]

I know it's subjective, but the B&Ws sound hollow. Listen again and tell me if I'm wrong. Cheers, Rob.

[@VinnieMoore1986]

@@0robbi0 Hi versuche bitte mit Headphon intensiver zu hören und vergleichen.Mit etwas geübterem Gehör hört man es.Kef baut sehr gute Lautsprecher aber hier in dieser Serien mit Carbon Tweeter klingt B&W für MICH ETWAS besser aber Sie können natürlich andere Meinung oder Empfindung haben.Sorry Ich kann nicht sehr gut English 😬🤘🎼🎶🎵

[@rudyanto8300]

Bw more open, kef more smooth, I prefer like bw sound

[@realme5pro658]

Kef make make me tapping my feet like literally. My heart also moves.d Damn; the magic window opened. Had trhe front end system properly tuned to make the soundstage looks like the b&w while keeping the layering, i would be spellbounded.

[@alexanderhopkins2807]

I auditioned the KEFs once for less than a minute, I thought they sounded as bad as they looked. (Subjective)

[@swierszczoo]

Do you think LS50 pwill play well with NAD368? I heard this amp with 706.

[@Boatzerama]

B&W might work really well in a over furnished room and with older people when their hearing starts to lose hearing high frequencies as their high frequencies are over extended. ???

[@r0p]

Placement and the right equipement. I have a pair of 705 s2 and they are amazing during movies, jazz classical and latin music. They can a bit to harsch when it comes to metal music where the hi hats are taking over.

[@zeroone4497]

0:01 / 0:26 / 0:43 7:07 / 7:30 / 7:48

[@user-lx6wx1dl4o]

I liked B&W 706 S2 because on voice of girl ( sounds better )

[@highendhifi]

LS50 is still the king!

[@palerider55]

KEF, rather muddy and listless compared to the open and articulate B&W. BTW, what kind of a microphone do you use?

[@RPM33.33]

What stands do you use in the setup shown in this video? The 706 S2 look great on the four pole design but the original accessory of B&W FS-700 S2 looks different and is pretty expensive. The costs need to be considered since a rigid stand with the appropriate height and great look of course is crucial for optimum sonic performance.

[@Tharbamar]

It’s DIY stands.

[@roig8578]

B&W sounds more natural to me and more present in the room. Kef is too warm, sounds far away and distant, I do not engage with the music with the Kef. Thanks.

[@kunjmphilip4752]

Give me suggestion . Beat stereo amplifier and a pair of bookshelf speakers under 2000$

[@perwezsm4329]

Here with this travk b n w sounds better...in depth..

[@ralex3697]

The Kefs distort a lot with low power amps, I have them and they need power to resolve.

[@michelambi5663]

Great music !

[@klaymoon1]

I liked 706 S2 better.

[@asscarlos]

B&W é superior, mais agradável e cristalino.

[@iwng54]

I can't hear which one is better. I feel that the weakest link is the amplifier. Both speakers sound like they need a little more juice or refinement.

[@Tharbamar]

Have you used very same amp? Do you know how much power this amp can put out?

[@RennieAsh]

The speakers and room have way more effect on the sound than the amplifier.

[@AAA-garnerboliotombestone]

LS50 is realy incrivible but b&w is more real song

[@freidenker970]

Oh meine Boxen klingen echt gut..........ich brauch doch keine neuen danke :- )

[@PartySpock]

I can,t find who is the music from

[@45billyva]

b&W....not even close .... Kef sounds like the very top end is rolled off on this tune at least..