KEF XIO
- Estimated delivery: Sep 10 - Sep 14
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The KEF XIO is KEF’s flagship all-in-one high-end soundbar, bringing audiophile-grade acoustic engineering into a modern, minimalist home theater form factor. It targets users who want native spatial audio and music performance without setting up a traditional multi-speaker AV receiver system.
Audio & Performance
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Acoustic Architecture: A standalone 5.1.2 channel setup powered by 12 Class D amplifiers delivering up to 820W total output.
- Uni-Q MX Driver Array: KEF's signature driver places the tweeter in the acoustic center of the midrange cone, broadening the "sweet spot" across the room.
- P185 Drivers & VECO: Four low-frequency drivers featuring Velocity Control Technology produce tight, deep bass without requiring an immediate external subwoofer.
- Spatial Audio: Native decoding for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio, supported by KEF’s Music Integrity Engine (MIE) to upmix 2-channel sound.
Smart Features & Tuning
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Intelligent Placement Technology (IPT): Automatically senses nearby surfaces (e.g., wall-mounted vs. table-mounted) and adjusts EQ balance to optimize room response.
- KEF Connect & Streaming: Integrates Apple AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, Qobuz, and Amazon Music, supporting high-res playback up to 24-bit/384kHz.
Connectivity
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Inputs: HDMI eARC, Optical, USB-C, and RJ45 Ethernet.
- Expandability: Includes RCA and wireless subwoofer output connections, plus support for wireless surround speakers.
| Category | Specifications |
| Channel Configuration | 5.1.2 channels |
| Total Power Output | 820 W (Peak / Instantaneous total power across 12 Class-D amplifiers) |
| Frequency Response | 34 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Max SPL | 102 dB @ 1 m |
| Speaker Drivers | 6 × 50 mm (2 in.) Uni-Q MX arrays• 2 × 50 mm (2 in.) full-range surround drivers • 4 × 50 × 180 mm (2 × 7 in.) P185 racetrack woofers with VECO distortion control |
| Supported Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H, LPCM, FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, MP3 |
| Audio Resolution• Network | Up to 24-bit / 384 kHz• HDMI eARC: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz• Optical: Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| Physical Connectivity | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (eARC)• 1 × TOSLINK Optical• 1 × Subwoofer Out (RCA)• 1 × Ethernet (RJ45)• 1 × USB-C (Service only) |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz)• Bluetooth 5.3• AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, UPnP |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 1210 × 70 × 165 mm (47.6 × 2.8 × 6.5 in) |
| Weight | 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs) |
| Special Features | Intelligent Placement Tech (IPT): Auto-EQ room calibration |
| Gyroscopic Orientation Sensor | Auto-detects table placement vs. wall-mount and re-routes speaker channels |
| VECO Tech | Motion-sensing active bass distortion control |
