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KEF LS50 vs Naim Ovator S-400

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

CH A KEF LS50

KEF LS50

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2013
VS
CH B Naim Ovator S-400

Naim Ovator S-400

Channel B · Floorstanding (Tower) · 2013
KEF LS50 Naim Ovator S-400
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.2/10KEF

Rows won, of 9 compared KEF 1 · Naim 0 · tied or not compared 8

Datasheet · Side by side

Spec by spec

Built from both structured spec sheets. The delta chip sits on the winning side; rows with no defensible winner carry no chip.

Sound & drivers

2-way Configuration 2-way
1x 1" Tweeter + 1x 5.25" Mid-woofer Drivers 1x 6.5" Mid-woofer
79 Hz to 28 kHz 47 Hz to 45 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 36 Hz to 35 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

85 dB SensitivityReference not published 88 dB
8 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
25 to 100 W Amp range 25 to 130 W
302 mm Height · weight 1060 mm · 68.3 lb
5 yr +3 yr Warranty 2 yr

A higher sensitivity figure means the same loudness from less amplifier power. Values come from each manufacturer datasheet.

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Availability

Where they stand on price

KEF LS50

The KEF LS50 isn't sold new any more. The closest current model is the KEF LS50 Meta.

Why this one: Same LS50 line, same bookshelf size and specs, the direct successor to the original LS50

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024
Naim Ovator S-400
Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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