The Coda W may be the ideal powered speaker for budding enthusiasts right now.

The musicality and breadth of the soundstage promise superb listening experiences.

There’s no such thing as a perfect set of speakers, but I could see the KEF Coda W being an ‘end game’ component that never needs to be upgraded.

Start your Coda W journey with Bluetooth and HDMI ARC from a TV, then add an outboard streamer as budget allows.

KEF has done a nice job turning out speakers worthy of the Coda name and priced for a wider audience.

In the main, the KEF Coda W is a vibrant, direct and very engaging listen.

Functionality, build quality, connectivity and sound quality form a price-performance ratio that is currently difficult to surpass.

I think the overall look is one of quiet sophistication — not screaming for attention, but not just another black box.

I feel like $1,000 is at the very top echelon of what I would pay for these.

It’s a twist on KEF’s winning active speaker system formula, but the Coda W are a success nonetheless