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Commercial KEF LS50 Wireless MKII Bookshelf Loudspeakers Up for sale is an excellent condition pair of current MKII LS50W active speakers. Units present in excellent condition (with just a mark or two on the underside) and come with original packaging and accessory materials. These have a limited 90 day warranty as per trade-in conditions. We've had these inspected by an authorized KEF service agent just prior to trade-in (about 2 weeks ago). Fully tested and working - they have since been factory reset. Price is firm. Condition: Excellent Payment Method: EFT, Direct Debit, Credit Card, Cash
Is this a fair buy for a proper all-in-one system, or are you paying too close to new? At A$2,890 in excellent condition, it looks fair rather than cheap: it’s above the A$2,500 brand-new sold listing and above a couple of pre-loved references around A$2,400–A$2,799, so I’d treat this as market-ish pricing, not a bargain.
That said, the attraction is real: this model is widely praised for big, refined sound from a compact active package, with strong streaming support, lots of connectivity, and enough power to anchor a serious small-to-medium room. Excellent condition matters here because a clean, complete set with the original cable, remote, and boxes keeps resale easy and reduces hassle.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
KEF traces its roots to 1961, when British engineer Raymond Cooke founded the company in a modest Nissen hut on the grounds of the Kent Engineering and Foundry in Maidstone, England. A former BBC engineer and Wharfedale veteran, Cooke was driven by a passion for music and a commitment to technological innovation, aiming to reproduce sound as faithfully as the original performance. From its inception, KEF pioneered materials like foil-stiffened polystyrene diaphragms and Melinex tweeters in its debut K1 loudspeaker, setting a benchmark for engineering precision that propelled the brand to early acclaim.
KEF has long specialized in loudspeakers, establishing itself as a leader with iconic innovations such as the Uni-Q coaxial driver and computer-aided design techniques that revolutionized driver and enclosure development. While drive units supplied to other manufacturers fueled its growth, the brand's core output remains high-fidelity speakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and home theater systems, including early THX-approved setups. Active wireless models and reference-grade series extend its portfolio, though it eschews amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
Renowned for its science-driven heritage, KEF occupies a premium position in the hi-fi market, blending accessible high-end performance with cutting-edge technology. Collectors prize vintage BBC monitors and Bextrene-driver classics, while modern buyers seek its precise, natural soundstaging. Decades of awards affirm KEF's status as a respected innovator, appealing to discerning audiophiles who value engineering over hype.
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