Could you explain to me how the LSX is better for nearfield? Especially when LS50 has a better soundstage. I am especially concerned about the light weight of LSX. It is light even for a 4.5 incher. How could a 3.5 kg speaker outperform a 10kg speaker?
It depends on the application .
For my use which is sitting around 3 feet away from the speakers . The LSX11 did come out on top . Because even with a slight Toe in the center imaging was spot on .
However with the LS50 the center imaging called for excessive toe, and to my ears seemed off balance, brighter and Fatiguing after a short listening session. It could have been a result of the larger tweeter 1 inch vs .75 inch or by inherent design by KEF. the LSx also performed better in soundstage depth.
it could also be the fact that I had the speaker placed 4 feet apart and close the to back wall As I wanted to replicate my nearfield application as a Desktop system.
When i demoed them Fairfield side by side . ( not too sure but around 15 feet away from the speakers and the speakers around 10 feet apart(
The LS50 did sound better.
Sounded fuller , could go louder and dig deeper. Wider Soundstage However the Sound signature between the two was almost identical.
The LS50 I personally feel would be better in a room that would be better in a room which is i120 -150 sq feet and placed around 1 - 2 feet away from the rear wall
I dont think weight plays a part on a speaker performance in this case. The LS50 uses MDF in its construction and has a bigger amp and bigger drivers and the LSx uses inert plastic. which makes it lighter..
I think you would be happy with either .
