The KEF XIO is a premium home cinema soundbar designed to deliver immersive 5.1.2-channel audio for films, television and music. Featuring Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, KEF’s Music Integrity Engine®, Uni-Q MX drivers and 820W instantaneous total power, it creates expansive cinematic sound with clear dialogue, detailed vocals and powerful low-frequency performance.
The KEF XIO combines immersive spatial audio, powerful amplification and extensive streaming connectivity in a premium soundbar format. Its driver system includes six 50mm Uni-Q MX drivers, two 50mm full-range drivers and four 50 × 180mm P185 low-frequency drivers supported by VECO. Twelve Class D amplifier channels provide an instantaneous total power rating of 820W, while KEF’s Music Integrity Engine® helps deliver detailed and realistic reproduction. Supporting up to 5.1.2 channels, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 360 Reality Audio and MPEG-H, XIO also integrates HDMI 2.1 eARC, AirPlay, Google Cast and Bluetooth 5.3.
| Brand | KEF |
|---|---|
| Model | XIO |
| Product Type | Premium Home Cinema Soundbar |
| Maximum Channel Configuration | 5.1.2 |
| HF / MF Drivers | 6 × 50mm (2 in.) Uni-Q MX |
| Full-Range Drivers | 2 × 50mm (2 in.) |
| Low-Frequency Drivers | 4 × 50 × 180mm (2 × 7 in.) P185 Drivers with VECO |
| Instantaneous Total Power | 820W |
|---|---|
| HF / MF Amplifiers | 8 × Class D |
| LF Amplifiers | 4 × Class D |
| Frequency Response | 34Hz–20kHz |
| Maximum SPL at 1m | 102dB |
| Audio Processing | KEF Music Integrity Engine® |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported |
|---|---|
| DTS:X | Supported |
| 360 Reality Audio | Supported |
| MPEG-H | Supported |
| Supported Audio Formats | FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, AAC, WMA, MP3, M4A, LPCM, Ogg Vorbis |
| HDMI Input | HDMI 2.1 eARC |
|---|---|
| Optical Input | TOSLINK Optical |
| USB | USB Type-C – Service |
| Network Connection | RJ45 Ethernet |
| HDMI eARC Resolution | Up to 192kHz / 24-bit |
| Network Resolution | Up to 384kHz / 24-bit |
| Optical Resolution | Up to 96kHz / 24-bit |
| KEF Connect | Supported |
|---|---|
| AirPlay | Supported |
| Google Cast | Supported |
| UPnP | Compatible |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, QQ Music via QPlay, Amazon Music, Qobuz, Deezer, HIGHRESAUDIO, Internet Radio, Podcasts |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Network Protocol | IPv4 / IPv6 |
| Wi-Fi Frequency Bands | 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 70 × 1210 × 165 mm |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.8 × 47.6 × 6.5 in |
| Weight | 10.5 kg / 23.1 lb |
| Power Input | 100–240VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Operating Power | 400W |
| ECO Mode Standby Power | <2.0W |
| Non-Wi-Fi Mode Power | <0.5W |
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