Featuring spatial audio and a plethora of customization options, the XIO Soundbar aims to bring cinema to life.
KEF is aiming for a transformative home entertainment system experience with the launch its new XIO Soundbar. Powered by a 5.1.2 configuration (five main channels, one subwoofer channel, and two overhead channels) and with 12 class D amplifiers, the XIO offers high-resolution spatial audio, a dedicated Dialogue Mode for TV and film, as well as Night and Music Modes.
The XIO’s P185 LF driver, enhanced with KEF’s P-Flex technology, which has been adapted from the KC62 and KC92 subwoofers, resists acoustic pressure within the cabinet, enabling the driver to move with greater precision for deeper bass. KEF claims that the bass bass performance of the XIO is equivalent to a 4 x 4” low-frequency woofer. The XIO also features six Uni-Q MX drivers, the miniature version of KEF’s iconic Uni-Q driver array.
W2 Wireless Platform, adapted from KEF’s renowned LS Wireless Collection, supports all major streaming services, including Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer and more. Enhanced with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio, the XIO ensures connectivity. Designed for flexibility and to fit perfectly with your TV, the XIO offers HDMI eARC, optical, and RCA subwoofer output, allowing for a variety of connection options to suit your preferences. While the soundbar itself has sufficient bass for majority of use cases, should it be required any KEF subwoofer can be paired wirelessly with the KW2 RX receiver, an accessory specifically designed to ensure effortless and reliable connectivity.
Offering easy-to-use settings, users can adjust audio preferences and manage playback easily through the XIO top panel, via the remote or through the KEF Connect app. Here, you can tune your listening experience to suit your taste and your space, and make your preferred adjustments easily, via the normal and expert modes on the EQ settings. Presets include Dialogue mode, which focuses on enhancing speech clarity and intelligibility, ideal for TV shows, documentaries, and news; and Night mode, which is tailored for late-night viewing or situations where lower volume levels are necessary.
The XIO Soundbar is available now for $2499.99.
SOURCE: TWICE