High-Resolution Audio on Amazon Music comes to KEF LS50 Wireless II

KEF is proud to announce that its LS50 Wireless II HiFi speakers now support HD and Ultra HD music on Amazon Music.

For 60 years KEF has been a pioneer in the development of acoustic technology. The LS50 Wireless II benefits from KEF’s obsession with reproducing high-fidelity sound by utilising key developments such as Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™) and 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array. With the W2 platform, LS50 Wireless II also boasts comprehensive connectivity and supports streaming from all the major music services. Now, the LS50 Wireless II also supports High Definition (HD) and Ultra-HD Music on Amazon Music, allowing Amazon Music Unlimited customers to enjoy high-resolution streaming audio experience.   

With Amazon Music Unlimited, customers can stream more than 75 million lossless, High Definition (HD) songs, with a bit depth of 16 bits and a sample rate of at least 44.1 kHz (CD quality). Customers can also stream more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD (better than CD quality), with a bit depth of 24 bits and a sample rate up to 192 kHz, which reveals even more nuances that were once lost in files compressed for digital streaming.

Combined, KEF LS50 Wireless II and Amazon Music are a new powerful force in the streaming audio experience. Perfect for people who demand the best sound experience, without any of the hassle.  Please note, while customers in Canada can still stream millions of HD songs, content is more limited.

Amazon Music reimagines music listening by enabling customers to unlock millions of songs and thousands of curated playlists and stations with their voice. Amazon Music provides unlimited access to new releases and classic hits across iOS and Android mobile devices, PC, Mac, Echo, and Alexa-enabled devices including Fire TV and more. With Amazon Music, Prime members have access to ad-free listening of 2 million songs at no additional cost to their membership. Listeners can also enjoy the premium subscription service, Amazon Music Unlimited, which provides access to more than 75 million songs and the latest new releases. Amazon Music Unlimited customers also now have access to the highest-quality listening experience available, with more than 75 million songs available in High Definition (HD), more than 7 million songs in Ultra HD, and a growing catalog of spatial audio. Customers also have free access to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations on Amazon Music. All Amazon Music tiers now offer a wide selection of podcasts at no additional cost, and live streaming in partnership with Twitch. Engaging with music and culture has never been more natural, simple, and fun. For more information, visit amazonmusic.com or download the Amazon Music app.

Celebrating 60 years this year, KEF has firmly established itself at the forefront of audio excellence. From the early adoption of synthetic materials to the pioneering Reference Series that now determines industry standard, a foundation of technological innovation, design, and craftsmanship has led the brand to produce bar-setting products in speaker design.

Founded in 1961 by BBC engineer Raymond Cooke, KEF is named after its original site, Kent Engineering and Foundry, and continues to manufacture and develop its signature pieces in Maidstone, Kent, UK.

Committed to bringing a superior listening experience to audiophiles, the brand’s revolutionary collection of speakers and subwoofers has evolved to include wireless speakers, portable speakers, and headphones - allowing KEF to bring high-fidelity sound to more people in their homes and on the move.