Introducing XIO Wireless Surround KEF, November 5, 2026

XIO

XIO - Much More Than Just A Soundbar

Discover the XIO Soundbar, designed to elevate your home cinema experience. Whether you are enjoying films, shows, or streaming music, our soundbar will transform your viewing with Dolby Atmos and 5.1.2 spatial audio, creating transcendent cinematic soundscapes that perfectly complement your television.

Immerse yourself in truly engaging audio, powered by our Music Integrity Engine®, delivering hyper-realistic sound with crystal-clear dialogue and vocals that bring every scene to life.

Built for total immersion, XIO now integrates with LSX II, LSX II LT, and Coda W via the KW2 RX receiver, transforming your space into a discrete, multi-channel theatre ecosystem. Whether you enjoy XIO as a standalone piece or as the anchor of a full wireless surround system, the result remains unmistakable: Transcendent sound and experience, expanded.

Uni-Q® MX

Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio

Multi-Channel 5.1.2 Configuration

Supports all major streaming services

Seamless HDMI eARC

Multiroom via Airplay 2 & Google Cast

Intelligent Placement Technology (IPT)

Bluetooth 5.3

Transcendent sound, Transcendent experience

Our soundbar captures KEF's audio mastery, bringing your sound to life in one sleek design. Designed to deliver pristine, high-fidelity audio, our soundbar ensures that every note and nuance is reproduced with extraordinary clarity and depth.

3D Cinematic Sound

Whether you’re enjoying films, shows, or streaming music, cutting-edge technology surrounds you with rich, detailed soundscapes. With its elegant design, XIO integrates seamlessly into any decor, enhancing your home audio system with both style and unmatched sound quality.

Transcendent Cinematic Sound

Immerse yourself in a world where sound moves around you. Enabled by spatial audio technology, you experience a three-dimensional soundscape that transforms your entertainment experiences. Expand your setup into a fully discrete wireless surround system by pairing XIO via KW2 RX Receiver with LSX II, LSX II LT or Coda W as dedicated rear speakers.

Ultra-Clear Dialogue

Enjoy every word on screen thanks to superior mid-range performance. Leverage Dialogue Mode in the KEF Connect App or via the remote control to enhance vocal frequencies while minimising background noise and experience crisp, clear dialogue and vocals.

Stream Anything

XIO supports all major streaming services, including Spotify, TIDAL, QPlay, Amazon Music and Qobuz, delivering high-fidelity music experiences. It’s also compatible with a wide range of audio formats, including PCM files, Dolby Atmos Music and Sony 360 Reality Audio.

Intelligent Placement Technology (IPT)

Intelligent Placement Technology (IPT) ensures consistent performance. It detects nearby objects to understand the surrounding acoustics. After gathering this data, the MIE algorithm automatically adjusts the EQ for enhanced audio output.

All-in-One Performance: Experience The Ultimate Soundbar

XIO delivers true cinematic audio experiences with its 5.1.2 configuration and 12 Class D amplifiers.

Five Main Channels

Three Uni-Q MX drivers and two full-range drivers support the left, centre, right, left surround, and right surround channels, creating an expansive soundstage that delivers remarkably realistic audio throughout the room.

Subwoofer Channel

Four P185 LF drivers, supported by patent-pending Velocity Control Technology (VECO), deliver deep, best-in-class bass. For even more intensity, you can easily connect to a KEF subwoofer using the KW2 RX receiver.

Two Overhead Channels

Supported by 2 Uni-Q MX drivers, these add height to your sound, amplifying sound effects for truly immersive experiences.

Accurate, Detailed Sound Throughout The Room

Where form meets function.

Three Uni-Q MX drivers and two full-range drivers support the left, centre, right, left surround, and right surround channels, creating an expansive soundstage that delivers remarkably realistic audio throughout the room.

Subwoofer Channel

Four P185 LF drivers, supported by patent-pending Velocity Control Technology (VECO), deliver deep, best-in-class bass. For even more intensity, you can easily connect to a KEF subwoofer using the KW2 RX receiver.

Two Overhead Channels

Supported by 2 Uni-Q MX drivers, these add height to your sound, amplifying sound effects for truly immersive experiences.

Accurate, Detailed Sound Throughout The Room

Where form meets function.

DTS:X

This format also uses object-based audio to create immersive surround sound that moves around you. With DTS:X technology rain sounds like it is falling from ceiling to floor rather than just being heard above. Experience it through IMAX Enhanced on Disney+.

Sony 360 Reality Audio

Surrounds you in captivating sound, bringing audio to life like never before. Experience music as the artist intended and feel as if you're at a live concert.

MPEG-H

Delivers immersive audio experiences through its support for spatial sound, enabling listeners to perceive sound from multiple directions as if they were in the environment.

Up-mixing Of Mono/Stereo

This virtualisation technology converts audio from mono/stereo sources into multi-channel, expanding the soundstage and creating an immersive audio experience.

Sleek, Contemporary Aesthetic.

Where form meets function.

Touch Control Panel

XIO’s top panel makes for easy, one-touch control. Power your soundbar on or off, adjust volume or mute your sound. You can even select your audio source at the touch of a button.

Mounting Options

The versatile design allows for wall or shelf mounting without compromising on sound quality. Intelligent sensors detect the soundbar's placement and automatically adjusts for optimal audio.

Durable and Stylish

The aluminium top plate and splash-proof fabric have a timeless, yet functional look that suits modern homes.

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