XIO vs Bluesound PULSE CINEMA
The PULSE CINEMA's power @ 8ω is 500W against the XIO's 820W, its bit depth 16-bit against 24-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 384 kHz, and its woofer 4" against 2".
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500
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About the XIO
The KEF XIO Soundbar delivers transcendent cinematic sound through a 5.1.2 configuration supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio. It incorporates KEF's Uni-Q MX driver arrays for precise imaging and wide dispersion, four P185 LF drivers with patent-pending Velocity Control Technology (VECO) for deep, distortion-free bass down to 34Hz, and the Music Integrity Engine for hyper-realistic audio. Powered by 12 Class D amplifiers with 820W total output, it offers superior mid-range clarity for dialogue, Intelligent Placement Technology for automatic tuning, and connectivity via HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2, and Chromecast. Controlled via the KEF Connect app, it supports wireless subwoofer integration and future surround speaker updates.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 102 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Frequency Response
- 34 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 820W
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 820W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 5-way
- Driver Type
- Uni-Q MX drivers and full-range drivers
- Driver Size
- 2"
- Driver Count
- 11
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- HDMI 2.1 eARC, TOSLINK Optical, USB Type C
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 1210 × 165 × 70 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 10.5 kg (23 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 102 dB
Power: 820W
Frequency: 34-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions