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Bose 601 Series II vs KEF LS50 Meta Bookshelf Speakers

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Brand and Model Specifications

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Manufacturer Bose KEF
Model 601 Series II LS50 Meta
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Release Date 1983 2020
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Technical Specs

Technical characteristics of the speakers.

Amplification Type Passive Passive
Crossover Type 3-Way 2-Way
Enclosure type Bass Reflex Bass Reflex
Frequency Range (+/-3 dB)[Hz] 50 - 20000 79 - 28000
Frequency Range (-6dB)[Hz] 45 - 20000 47 - 45000
Maximum SPL [dB] 110 106
Sensitivity (2,83 V/1 m)[dB] 90 85
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 8
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 1% at 1 kHz
Recommended Amplifier Power [W] 10-200 40-100
Crossover Frequency [Hz] 2000 2300
Bass Reflex Tuning Frequency [Hz] 36 46
Driver Units

Tweeter: 2 x 2 reble drivers
Mid/Bass Drivers: 2 x 8″ woofers

Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch) vented aluminium dome
Mid/Bass Drivers: 130 mm (5.25 inches) aluminium cone
Connectivity Wired Wired
Inputs Single Wire Single Wire
Outputs None RCA Sub Out
Magnetic Shielding No Yes

Placements and Distances

Where and how to put them.

Form Factor Floor Shelf, Stand
Distance from Wall [cm] 30 30

Dimensions and Weight

Physical characteristics of the speakers (without stands).

Length ~12 in
~304.8 mm
~30.48 cm		 ~11.9 in
~302.26 mm
~30.23 cm
Width ~13.5 in
~342.9 mm
~34.29 cm		 ~7.9 in
~200.66 mm
~20.07 cm
Height ~37 in
~939.8 mm
~93.98 cm		 ~11 in
~279.4 mm
~27.94 cm
Weight (Single Speaker) ~48 lb
~21772.43 g
~21.77 kg		 ~17.2 lb
~7801.79 g
~7.8 kg
Shipping Weight ~55 lb
~24947.58 g
~24.95 kg		 ~19.2 lbs lb
~8708.97 g
~8.71 kg

Colors and Accessories

List of available colors and optional accessories.

Colors
  • Walnut
  • Black Ash
  • Carbon Black
  • Titanium Grey
  • Mineral White
  • Royal Blue Special Edition
Accessories
  • Owner’s Manual
  • Port plug
  • User manual
  • Warranty card
Detachable Grilles Yes No

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Warranty 5 Years 5 Years
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