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KEF LS50 vs PAIYON P4-2.0

Specs from both manufacturer datasheets Updated Jan 1, 2024

KEF LS50 vs PAIYON P4-2.0 in brief

  • Spec rows: KEF LS50 wins 1, PAIYON P4-2.0 wins 0, 8 tied or not compared, of 9 rows.
  • Our scores: KEF LS50 9.2/10, PAIYON P4-2.0 9.2/10.
  • KEF LS50 wins: sound quality (9.6 vs 9.5), midrange clarity (9.6 vs 8.8), treble detail (9.7 vs 8.7), design (9.3 vs 9.2).
  • PAIYON P4-2.0 wins: bass response (9.2 vs 7.5), value for money (9.7 vs 9.5).
  • Who should buy which: Pick the KEF LS50 for sound quality, midrange clarity, treble detail and design. Pick the PAIYON P4-2.0 if bass response and value for money matter most.
CH A KEF LS50

KEF LS50

Channel A · Bookshelf · 2013
VS
CH B PAIYON P4-2.0

PAIYON P4-2.0

Channel B · Bookshelf · 2019
KEF LS50 PAIYON P4-2.0
20 Hz 100 1k 10k 20k
9.2/10KEF 9.2/10PAIYON

Rows won, of 9 compared KEF 1 · PAIYON 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 Tweeter:  HIFI number four · Mid/Bass Drivers: HIFI-class speaker driver
79 Hz to 28 kHz 47 Hz to 45 kHz extended Frequency responseReference not published 50 Hz to 23 kHz
Ported (Bass Reflex) Enclosure Ported (Bass Reflex)

Power, electrical, physical

85 dB SensitivityReference not published 90 dB
8 Ω Impedance 4 Ω
25 to 100 W Amp range 20 to 120 W
302 mm Height · weight 373 mm
5 yr +4 yr Warranty 1 yr

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

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From our reviews

How it scored, paired

6 aspects, two channels

KEF LS50 PAIYON P4-2.0
Sound quality 9.6 9.5
Bass response 7.5 9.2
Midrange clarity 9.6 8.8
Treble detail 9.7 8.7
Design 9.3 9.2
Value for money 9.5 9.7

Each aspect is scored 0 to 10 in our reviews, against the rest of the class.

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
PAIYON P4-2.0

The PAIYON P4-2.0 isn't sold new any more.

Availability last checked Jan 1, 2024

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