KEF XIO Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar

KEF XIO Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 Soundbar transforms home entertainment with transcendent, high-fidelity spatial audio. Powered by 12 Class D amplifiers and KEF innovations like Uni-Q MX and VECO, it rivals HiFi systems. Supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio, XIO turns flat screen moments into dynamic, rich 3D soundscapes, bringing entertainment thrillingly to life.

Exceptional Spatial Audio for an Unrivaled Home Entertainment Journey

Providing incredibly lifelike, high-definition sound, XIO delivers an authentic cinematic audio encounter using a 5.1.2 setup. Three Uni-Q MX drivers and two full-range drivers guarantee a broad soundscape throughout the primary channels, while four P185 LF drivers generate profound, precise bass. Two Uni-Q MX drivers specifically for the overhead channels finalize the engrossing experience. Featuring KEF's Music Integrity Engine (MIE) for Cinema, XIO is compatible with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio, and its sophisticated up-mixing technology smartly extends the soundstage, transforming mono and stereo inputs into a detailed, spatialized audio setting.

Audio Enhancement for Your Environment

To further improve performance, Intelligent Placement Technology guarantees that XIO provides the optimal sound regardless of its position. This integrated calibration feature automatically adjusts the audio output according to nearby objects. XIO also includes adaptable shelf and wall settings for a superior audio experience. The outcome is a flawless home theater experience, customized to its surroundings.

Flawless Dialogue and Outstanding Vocal Distinctness

Midrange clarity is crucial for a superior home entertainment experience, and XIO guarantees that every word is audible with impressive detail. A specific Dialogue Mode within the EQ presets boosts vocal frequencies while minimizing background noise, making speech effortlessly understandable. Superb sound imaging provides audio performance that competes with KEF's acclaimed HiFi speaker systems, ensuring that every subtlety, from a hushed discussion to a powerful musical piece, is faithfully replicated.

Profound, Detailed Bass in a Slender Form

XIO's P185 LF driver, improved with KEF's P-Flex technology, delivers profound and intricate bass performance, providing a level of clarity and power seldom seen in a soundbar. The tall, slender racetrack design (18cm/7"/x5cm/2") allows for an extremely thin shape while offering performance comparable to a 4" LF driver. The generous internal volume permits two P185 drivers to be arranged back-to-back in a force-canceling setup that notably decreases mechanical vibrations. This leads to a pristine and resonant low-frequency response, devoid of undesirable distortions. Derived from KEF's acclaimed KC62 and KC92 subwoofers, P-Flex technology withstands sound pressure inside the enclosure, allowing the driver to move with increased accuracy and deliver more profound bass extension with exceptional clarity.

Accuracy Where It Matters

The XIO incorporates six Uni-Q MX drivers, which are the compact iteration of KEF's renowned Uni-Q technology. These drivers establish a well-proportioned soundstage, providing clear, precise audio throughout the entire space. The decoupler, designed as an exact crossover, separates the LF cone and HF tweeter dome; this configuration permits the diaphragm to move unimpeded at low frequencies while keeping the dome isolated for high-frequency accuracy. Consequently, the XIO produces rich, high-fidelity sound for everyone to enjoy, regardless of their position in the room.

Groundbreaking Audio Correction System

KEF's patent-pending Velocity Control Technology (VECO) is the transformative integrated sensor at the core of the P185 LF driver. VECO observes cone movement continually and uses a negative feedback loop to minimize distortion and compression. This guarantees that the signal reaching the driver's voice coil contains the intended audio signal along with a correction for any deviations in the driver's movement, preserving system stability. Consequently, distortion is notably reduced, providing flawless, unblemished clarity.

Intelligent and Robust

The core of KEF's distinctive audio, Music Integrity Engine (MIE) for Cinema, is our proprietary collection of DSP algorithms specifically optimized for XIO, providing multi-channel processing, virtualization, and adaptive placement abilities. Users experience captivating sound environments that improve movie viewing and the capacity to enjoy uniform audio quality regardless of where the soundbar is situated.

Access Any Stream

The W2 Wireless Platform, derived from the LS Wireless Collection, provides effortless entry to numerous music services, such as Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, and Deezer. You can also directly stream from built-in applications like Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and QPlay, guaranteeing complete fidelity in your listening experience. Improved with Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio, the XIO produces captivating 3D soundscapes from your music, enabling you to appreciate every detail fully.

Ideal Compatibility with Current Televisions

Crafted for adaptability, the XIO provides HDMI eARC, optical, and an optional RCA subwoofer output. While the soundbar itself delivers adequate bass for most applications, for those seeking additional impact, any KEF subwoofer can be wirelessly linked with the KW2 RX receiver, an accessory specifically made to guarantee simple and dependable connection.

Effortless Full Control

Adjust settings, modify audio preferences, and manage playback with ease using the XIO top panel, the remote, or the KEF Connect app. Tailor your listening experience to your preferences and environment, and make your desired adjustments simply through the standard and advanced modes in the EQ settings. Presets include Dialogue mode, which prioritizes improving speech clarity and understandability, perfect for television programs, documentaries, and news; and Night mode, which is designed for late-night viewing or times when lower volume levels are required.

Understated Sophistication, Utmost Utility

Featuring a sleek aluminum top surface and splash-resistant material, the XIO soundbar seamlessly merges aesthetics with resilience. Its attractive, unadorned design is intended to suit any living area, irrespective of your interior decor style. Offered in Silver Grey and Slate Black, the soundbar comes with a wall-mount kit as a standard inclusion, providing adaptable positioning choices to fit your room and preferences.