The KEF XIO is rated 4/5 for sound quality, #2 of 27 All-in-One Soundbars. See all TV Soundbars rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: KEF
#2 KEF XIO: $2,399.99 Amazon $2,399.99 eBay
Pros: The XIO sounds detailed and refined, with music that plays like a hi-fi system rather than a TV speaker. Force-cancelling bass drivers reach deep without a separate sub, and up-firing Uni-Q drivers give convincing height. A What Hi-Fi? comparison placed it ahead of the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Max, with tighter bass. It decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X and streams over AirPlay, Google Cast and Bluetooth.
Cons: At least one detailed review heard a boxy midrange and some compression when pushed loud. Early units had HDMI control and handshake bugs. There is no HDMI input, and rear speakers are not supported yet, so surround relies on the bar alone.
| Released | Sep 2025 (1 year ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 820W total (12 Class D) |
| App | Yes (KEF Connect) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Channels | 5.1.2 |
| DTS:X | Yes |
| Dimensions | 2.8”H x 47.6”W x 6.5”D (70 x 1210 x 165 mm) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (up-firing drivers) |
| Drivers | Bar: 12 drivers (6 Uni-Q MX incl. up-firing, 2 full range, 4 P185 force-cancelling bass drivers) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| HDMI eARC | Yes |
| Included Subwoofer | Built-in |
| Optical Input | Yes |
| Rear Speakers | No |
| Room Correction | Yes (Intelligent Placement Technology) |
| Weight | 23.1 lbs (10.5 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect) |
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Smart Home Sounds: The ULTIMATE Dolby Atmos Soundbar Comparison 2026 More from Smart Home Sounds →
- RTINGS.com: KEF XIO review More from Rtings.com →
- Andrew Robinson: What Makes this 5 Stars? My KEF XIO Review (KEF XIO Soundbar)
- T3: KEF XIO review
- Tom’s Guide: KEF XIO review
- What Hi-Fi?: KEF XIO review
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