"Finding a soundbar that delivers cinematic audio without clashing with your living room décor feels impossible most of the time. Most options either look like industrial equipment or sacrifice acoustic performance for sleeker aesthetics. Design lovers and audiophiles end up compromising, choosing between sound quality and visual harmony rather than getting both in a single package. The KEF XIO Soundbar addresses this frustration through a collaboration between Andrea Ponti Studio and KEF's product design team."
"Designer: Andrea Ponti for KEF The rectilinear form emerged from extensive exploration of potential shapes, chosen specifically for its ability to maximize internal acoustic volume while maintaining a minimal footprint. This geometric clarity gives the soundbar a timeless, architectural quality rather than the overtly technical appearance that characterizes most home theater equipment currently on the market. The frameless construction stands out immediately with large, continuous fabric surfaces wrapping the front and sides."
"Material choices demonstrate thoughtful attention to both visual and tactile experience. The top panel is crafted from sandblasted aluminum that extends horizontally with a gentle chamfer around the center driver. This detail softens the transition between materials while adding a premium feel that rewards closer inspection beyond initial impressions from across the room. The domed touch controls on the aluminum panel provide intuitive interaction through tactile"
The KEF XIO Soundbar pairs high-fidelity acoustic engineering with minimalist, architectural design for seamless integration into contemporary living spaces. A collaboration between Andrea Ponti Studio and KEF's product design team produced a rectilinear form that maximizes internal acoustic volume while keeping a minimal footprint. Frameless, continuous fabric surfaces conceal drivers and create a cohesive, furniture-like presence, enhanced by a dual-tone weave. The top panel uses sandblasted aluminum with a gentle chamfer around the center driver to soften material transitions and add premium tactility. Domed touch controls on the aluminum panel offer intuitive, tactile interaction.
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