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KEF XIO

6 reviews

Jan, 2026

Positive
sound (5)
design (3)
bass quality (2)
mids quality (1)
treble quality (1)

Negative
price (3)
size (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of KEF XIO. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the treble quality and usability are overall positive. The bass quality and design are also appreciated. There are some negative views about the size and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the KEF XIO is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Verity Burns (wired.com)

KEF Xio Review: So Good, So Expensive

At $2,500, it's one of the priciest soundbars you can buy, but for those who need the simplicity of an all-in-one design, it's also one of the best.

Incredible scale and volume. Immersive, with effective sound placement. Rich bass response from all-in-one design. Refined music performance. Easy setup.

Undeniably very expensive. Needs large TV stand to accommodate it. Only one HDMI. Extending the setup wirelessly requires adapter at (another) additional cost.

Jul, 2025

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Expert review by : Stephen Eldon Kerr (rtings.com)

KEF XIO: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

The KEF XIO soundbar is great for watching dialogue-heavy content like TV shows. Its flat mids and treble ensure voices sound accurate and true-to-life, though the boosted high bass can make deeper voices sound a bit boomy. There's a Dialogue Mode to...

Gets loud with minimal compression, remarkably low latency via earc, stylish, all-in-one design, atmos drivers offer a believable sense of height

No traditional room correction, no satellites means limited immersion, lack of a dedicated subwoofer means low bass is a touch quiet

Oct, 2025

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Expert review by : Simon Lucas (trustedreviews.com)

KEF XIO

KEF is charging all the money but the XIO package is almost worth it… almost, if it weren't for a lack of HDMI pass-through

Spacious, detailed and controlled sound ; Substantial low-frequency presence ; Adept with music

No HDMI pass-through ; Pricey and then some ; Remote control could be more responsive

If I hadn’t heard it myself, I’d think there’s no way a £2K soundbar with no HDMI pass-through could get within a mile of a five-star review – and yet the KEF XIO only misses out by a whisker. Which should tell you everything you need to know about the...

Aug, 2025

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