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KEF’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar impresses


Recommended

The KEF XIO is a brilliant all-in-one speaker that genuinely needs no subwoofer to achieve its dazzling cinematic and music performance. Our enthusiasm is only tempered by its price and limitations.

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    Excellent support for wireless, hi-res sound

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    Powerful, detailed bass response you can feel

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    Versatile placement options

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    Superb for music listening

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    No HDMI or analog inputs

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    No option to expand with surround speakers or multi-room

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    Similar Dolby Atmos performance can be had for less money

KEF XIO soundbar: Two minute review

The KEF XIO can be installed either on a tabletop (shown above) or flipped up for a flat wall-mount configuration (Image credit: Future / Simon Cohen)

The KEF XIO Dolby Atmos soundbar brings a new level of power, elegance, and versatility to the normally utilitarian soundbar category. And though KEF asks a pretty penny as the price of admission, the XIO delivers a performance that few soundbar systems can ...


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