L-Acoustics has announced the launch of the Xi Series, an extension to the X Series of coaxial speakers.
The Xi Series offers a range of installation-focused coaxial enclosures with distinct formats, bandwidth, and SPL specifically tailored for short throw applications.
One of the key features of the Xi Series is its coaxial technology, this technology aims to ensure coverage for off-axis audiences and eliminates the need for a minimum listening distance while providing feedback rejection. The Xi Series has L-Vents to deliver clear low-frequency power and features a weather resistant IP55 rating, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor installations.
These passive loudspeakers have a 1.5-in neodymium compression driver coaxially loaded by a 6-in or 8-in low-frequency transducer in a bass reflex cabinet. The 90 degree axisymmetric directivity imparts a tonal response, free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range.
Both loudspeakers can be driven by two presets, allowing them to adapt to the acoustic needs of different projects and subwoofer coupling configurations. In their native presets the X6i boasts a maximum SPL of 123 dB and a frequency response down to 69 Hz, while the X8i features a maximum SPL of 129 dB and a frequency response down to 67 Hz. For standalone applications and close proximity listening experiences, the X6i 50 preset delivers sound reproduction down to 54 Hz and produces a maximum SPL of 117 dB. The X8i 40 preset reaches 43 Hz, producing a maximum SPL of 123 dB.