Description
Read the Wired.com review here
Read the What HI-FI review here
All in one – Ultimate performance
XIO is a soundbar that delivers a true cinematic sound experience. Its 5.1.2 configuration and 12 Class D amplifiers deliver powerful, detailed, and multidimensional sound – all in one stylish device.
Our soundbar brings KEF's sonic mastery to your home in one stylish device, delivering clear, high-quality sound that reproduces every note and nuance with incredible precision and depth.
Whether you're watching movies, TV shows or listening to music, XIO surrounds you with rich and detailed soundscapes, thanks to cutting-edge technology. With its elegant design, XIO blends effortlessly into any interior, providing both looks and unparalleled sound quality to your home audio system.
Music Integrity Engine® technology ensures incredibly realistic sound and crystal-clear dialogue that brings every scene to life.
Five main channels
Three Uni-Q MX drivers and two full-range drivers deliver left, center, right, left surround, and right surround channels, resulting in a wide soundstage and exceptionally realistic sound reproduction throughout the room.
Subwoofer channel
The deep and powerful bass produced by four P185 woofers adds impact and richness to the sound – completing the overall listening experience.
Two roof channels
Two Uni-Q MX drivers add height dimension to the sound, amplifying sound effects and creating a truly immersive listening experience.
Cinematic surround sound for your home
3D movie sound
Immerse yourself in a world where sound moves around you. Thanks to surround sound technology, you'll experience a three-dimensional soundscape that will change the way you enjoy movies, series and music - as if you were in the middle of the action.
Dolby Atmos
A popular surround sound format that precisely places sounds in a three-dimensional space. The result? Sound moves around you—like a bullet whizzing past your shoulder in a Netflix thriller.
DTS:X
This format also uses object-based audio to create a moving and immersive surround soundscape around you. With DTS:X, rain doesn’t just sound from above – it sounds like it’s falling from the ceiling to the floor. Try it out for yourself on IMAX Enhanced content on Disney+, for example.
Sony 360 Reality Audio
Immerse yourself in captivating sound that surrounds you from every direction. Experience music exactly as the artist intended – as if you were in the middle of a live concert.
Mono and stereo audio upmix
This virtualization technology transforms mono and stereo sources into multi-dimensional surround sound, creating an expanded sound field and a more immersive listening experience – even from a single-channel source.
Audio and speakers
Dolby Atmos & 5.1.2 surround sound
8 x 50 mm Uni-Q MX + 2 x 50 mm full range elements
4 x 50 x 180 mm bass drivers (VECO-enhanced)
820 W amplifier power (12 x Class D)
Max SPL: 102 dB @ 1 m
Frequency response: 34 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
Connections and interfaces
HDMI 2.1 eARC, optical TOSLINK, RJ45 Ethernet
Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay, Google Cast, UPnP, KEF Connect
Wireless and RCA subwoofer output
USB-C (service)
Streaming services
Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, HIGHRESAUDIO, online radio, podcasts and more ( service availability by region )
Supported formats and resolution
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H
FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, Ogg Vorbis
HDMI: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit
Via network: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit
Dimensions and weight
70 × 1210 × 165mm
10.5 kg
Power and consumption
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max: 400W
ECO mode: <2W
Non-WiFi mode: <0.5 W
Read the Wired.com review here
Read the What HI-FI review here
All in one – Ultimate performance
XIO is a soundbar that delivers a true cinematic sound experience. Its 5.1.2 configuration and 12 Class D amplifiers deliver powerful, detailed, and multidimensional sound – all in one stylish device.
Our soundbar brings KEF's sonic mastery to your home in one stylish device, delivering clear, high-quality sound that reproduces every note and nuance with incredible precision and depth.
Whether you're watching movies, TV shows or listening to music, XIO surrounds you with rich and detailed soundscapes, thanks to cutting-edge technology. With its elegant design, XIO blends effortlessly into any interior, providing both looks and unparalleled sound quality to your home audio system.
Music Integrity Engine® technology ensures incredibly realistic sound and crystal-clear dialogue that brings every scene to life.
Five main channels
Three Uni-Q MX drivers and two full-range drivers deliver left, center, right, left surround, and right surround channels, resulting in a wide soundstage and exceptionally realistic sound reproduction throughout the room.
Subwoofer channel
The deep and powerful bass produced by four P185 woofers adds impact and richness to the sound – completing the overall listening experience.
Two roof channels
Two Uni-Q MX drivers add height dimension to the sound, amplifying sound effects and creating a truly immersive listening experience.
Cinematic surround sound for your home
3D movie sound
Immerse yourself in a world where sound moves around you. Thanks to surround sound technology, you'll experience a three-dimensional soundscape that will change the way you enjoy movies, series and music - as if you were in the middle of the action.
Dolby Atmos
A popular surround sound format that precisely places sounds in a three-dimensional space. The result? Sound moves around you—like a bullet whizzing past your shoulder in a Netflix thriller.
DTS:X
This format also uses object-based audio to create a moving and immersive surround soundscape around you. With DTS:X, rain doesn’t just sound from above – it sounds like it’s falling from the ceiling to the floor. Try it out for yourself on IMAX Enhanced content on Disney+, for example.
Sony 360 Reality Audio
Immerse yourself in captivating sound that surrounds you from every direction. Experience music exactly as the artist intended – as if you were in the middle of a live concert.
Mono and stereo audio upmix
This virtualization technology transforms mono and stereo sources into multi-dimensional surround sound, creating an expanded sound field and a more immersive listening experience – even from a single-channel source.
Audio and speakers
Dolby Atmos & 5.1.2 surround sound
8 x 50 mm Uni-Q MX + 2 x 50 mm full range elements
4 x 50 x 180 mm bass drivers (VECO-enhanced)
820 W amplifier power (12 x Class D)
Max SPL: 102 dB @ 1 m
Frequency response: 34 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
Connections and interfaces
HDMI 2.1 eARC, optical TOSLINK, RJ45 Ethernet
Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay, Google Cast, UPnP, KEF Connect
Wireless and RCA subwoofer output
USB-C (service)
Streaming services
Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, HIGHRESAUDIO, online radio, podcasts and more ( service availability by region )
Supported formats and resolution
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio, MPEG-H
FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, Ogg Vorbis
HDMI: up to 192 kHz / 24-bit
Via network: up to 384 kHz / 24-bit
Dimensions and weight
70 × 1210 × 165mm
10.5 kg
Power and consumption
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Max: 400W
ECO mode: <2W
Non-WiFi mode: <0.5 W