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XT Series

XT8

Floor Standing Speaker

FEATURES

Three-way Floor Standing Speaker
  • Technical features: Free-mounted Nautilus™ tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter, Kevlar® brand fibre cone FST™ midrange Flowport™
  • Drive units: 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency, 1x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST™ midrange, 2x ø130mm (5 in) Paper/Kevlar® cone bass
  • Frequency range: -6dB at 34Hz and 50kHz
  • Frequency response: 40Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
  • Dispersion: Within 2dB of reference response; Horizontal: over 60o arc, Vertical: over 10o arc
  • Sensitivity: 86dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
  • Harmonic distortion: 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m), <1% 120Hz - 20kHz, <0.5% 200Hz - 20kHz
  • Nominal impedance: 8 ohms (min 3.1 ohms)
  • Crossover frequency:360Hz, 3.5kHz
  • Recommended amplifier power: 50W - 150W into 8 ohms on unclipped programme
  • Max. recommended cable impedance: 0.1 ohms
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 1155mm (45.5 in) (not including feet) x 154mm (6.1 in) over cabinet / 322mm (12.7 in) over base x 200mm (7.9 in) over cabinet / 322mm (12.7 in) over base
  • Net weight: 24.5kg
  • Finishes: Cabinet: Brushed natural aluminium, gloss black, Grille: Black cloth

DESCRIPTION


Don’t let the slim profile fool you. The XT Series is capable of delivering the kind of deep, rich bass that can fill rooms and send pulses racing, thanks to rock-solid construction and the magical properties of Kevlar®. In the three-way XT8, twin five-inch paper/Kevlar® bass cones deliver remarkably extended low frequency performance.

The XT Series utilises every facet of B&W’s expertise in drive unit engineering. All models incorporate our trademark midrange drivers woven from ochre-coloured Kevlar®. And for the midrange of the new XT8 speaker, we’ve been able to introduce FST™ – a definition-enhancing innovation normally seen only in our most advanced reference speakers.

$4,999.00 (pr)
Recomended Retail Price

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