Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Speakers

For a 2-Channel Stereo or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S)

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Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Speakers

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EXQUISITE ROOM-FILLING SOUND

As impactful as tower speakers, with outstanding clarity and immersive sound reproduction, these bookshelf speakers are perfect as fronts or surround sound speakers (external amplifier required)

RICH AND DETAILED MIDRANGE

Woven fiber drivers provide vibrational damping and optimal linear movement resulting in a faithful reproduction of the original recording

CAPTIVATING CLARITY IN THE HIGH FREQUENCIES

Silk dome neodymium tweeters produce crisp, natural highs while providing spacious off axis dispersion making every spot the sweet spot

SUPERIOR CABINET ENGINEERING

Meticulously designed wood enclosure to avoid unwanted resonance with front firing bass ports for improved bass response (Frequency Range 50Hz - 20KHz)

OPTIMIZED CROSSOVER FOR SUPERIOR SOUND

Utilizing high performance components improving phase coherence, frequency response balance and timing

Features

Configuration

Bookshelf/surround speaker for full range sound for music and movies

Ultra High-end Neodymium Tweeters

Provide accurate high frequency response

Ferro-Fluid Cooled Tweeters

For longer life

Woven Glass Fiber Mid-range Drivers

For increased responsiveness and optimal linear movement resulting in greater accuracy

Bookshelf/surround speaker for full range sound for music and movies

Ultra High-end Neodymium Tweeters

Ferro-fluid cooled tweeters

Woven Glass Fiber Mid-range Drivers

For increased responsiveness and optimal linear movement resulting in greater accuracy

Configuration

Provide accurate high frequency response

For longer life

Butyl Rubber Surrounds

Suppress unwanted cone resonances, ensuring durability and performance reliability

Internal Bracing

Vertically and horizontally internally braced, engineered MDF wood cabinet with reinforced front baffle

Tuned Front Bass Ports

Reflex cabinet designed for improved efficiency and controlled low-frequency response

Butterworth Crossover Design

For audio equalization

Suppress unwanted cone resonances, ensuring durability and performance reliability

Internal Bracing

Tuned Front Bass Ports

Butterworth Crossover Design

For audio equalization

Butyl Rubber Surrounds

Vertically and horizontally internally braced, engineered MDF wood cabinet with reinforced front baffle

Reflex cabinet designed for improved efficiency and controlled low-frequency response

18 Gauge Internal Lead Wire

To reduce signal degradation

Gold Plated 5-Way Binding Posts

Convenient connection with banana plugs, spade lugs, alligator clips, pin connectors or bare speaker wire for optimum conductivity

Magnetic Grilles

Detach to reveal a smooth finish with no visible fasteners

Low Diffraction Grilles

For spacious imaging

To reduce signal degradation

Gold Plated 5-Way Binding Posts

Magnetic Grilles

Low Diffraction Grilles

For spacious imaging

18 Gauge Internal
Lead Wire

Convenient connection with banana plugs, spade lugs, alligator clips, pin connectors or bare speaker wire for optimum conductivity

Detach to reveal a smooth finish with no visible fasteners

Built-In Keyhole Slot

For secure wall mounting

Built-In Keyhole Slot

For secure wall mounting

The next generation in Fluance’s iconic Reference Series speaker lineup, the Reference Bookshelf Speakers have been completely re-developed to deliver the ultimate sound experience for your 2-channel stereo setup or home theater surround sound system. It’s what your music has been waiting for.

Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Speakers

Providing immersive room-filling sound, these home stereo speakers can be utilized as fronts in your 2-channel stereo setup or compact home theater system as well as surround sound speakers for your rear channels. With outstanding clarity and precision these speakers put you in the center of your favorite performance.

As Impactful As Tower Speakers

The woven glass fiber mid range drivers reveal the most subtle sounds and expression of individual instruments ensuring you are hearing a rich and layered soundscape providing new dimension to your favorite movies and music.

Robust Mid Range Frequencies

The premium neodymium silk dome tweeters produce clean, detailed high frequencies while providing spacious off axis dispersion allowing you to hear beautifully expressed highs anywhere in the room.

Captivating Clarity in the Highs No Matter Where You Sit

The meticulously crafted, acoustically inert wood enclosure features front firing bass ports for controlled low-frequency bass response.

Superior Cabinet Construction

Immerse yourself in the dynamic sound experience your home audio deserves. The sophisticated crossover improves phase coherence, timing and frequency response balance.

Premium Components Delivering the Pinnacle of Serious Performance

Fluance has successfully revolutionized home audio. Utilizing only superior components and expert audio engineering, the Fluance Reference Speakers are a testament to the performance that can be achieved when a passion for audio takes center stage. The perfect complement to any audiophile’s lifestyle, you’ll be enjoying live performances in your home for years to come.

A Passion for Great Audio

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Composite Drivers with
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40 - 80 Watts RMS

50Hz - 20KHz

85dB @ 1W / 1m

11.4 x 8.1 x 9.0 inches /
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12.8 x 7.87 x 8.22 inches /
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Specifications

Specifications
Series	REFERENCE
Speaker Type	Bookshelf
Speaker Configuration	2 Way - 2 Driver Passive Surround Speakers (Wall Mountable)
Enclosure	Vented Bass-reflex Design
Tweeter	1 inch Neodymium Balanced Silk Dome Ferrofluid Cooled
Woofer	5.25 Inch Woven Glass Fiber Composite Drivers with Butyl Rubber Surrounds
Power Handling	40 - 80 Watts RMS
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	85 dB @ 1 W / 1 m
Crossover Frequency	3100 Hz Phase Coherent - PCB Mounted Circuitry
Impedance	8 Ohm Compatible
Dolby Atmos	Ideal for use as surround sound speakers in a Dolby Atmos Surround Sound
Dimensions	11.4 x 8.1 x 9.0 inches / 29 x 20.6 x 22.9 cm (HxWxD)
Weight	11.35 lb (5.15 kg) /speaker
Frequency Response Graph	Click to Expand
Fluance Speaker Size Comparison Chart	Click to Expand
Certifications	CE Certified
UPC	061783269732
What's Included	Two Bookshelf Surround Sound Speakers with Integrated Wall Mounting Brackets (keyhole slots) Two Magnetic Front Grills Instruction Manual Lifetime Customer Support Lifetime Parts and Labor Manufacturer's Direct Warranty

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"Crazy Good Speakers"

“Virtually everything I played through the XL8S speakers didn’t just sound good, they sounded great.”

Cheap Audio Man

"Great speaker, absolutely perfect, does everything it says it's going to do for surround sound."

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