KEF - Kube 12 Package

Save $820 by Bundling the KEF Kube 12 MIE Powered Subwoofer, XIO Soundbar, and KW2 RX Receiver Kit: Package Gives You Wireless Convenience, 22Hz-140Hz Responsiveness, and Total Synergy 

Bass, cubed, to the tune of 22Hz-140Hz responsiveness: The KEF Kube 12 MIE powered subwoofer dives into music and home-theater entertainment with a fearlessness, passion, and depth that will exponentially enhance your enjoyment of whatever album, film, show, game, or event you are experiencing. 

Bolstered by the company’s proprietary Music Integrity Engine (MIE) — a suite of in-house-written DSP algorithms tailored for each model and which ensure optimal harmonization with the audio signal — Kube 12 MIE is fueled by 300W RMS of amplification and uses a front-firing long-throw 12-inch driver to create the sensation of direct force in your room, letting you feel a tangible blend of pressure, power, and impact. In addition, KEF’s iBX Intelligent Bass Extension creates an extended depth that unlocks the full potential of the driver. By analyzing your input signal, iBX allows Kube 12 MIE to play louder, remain dynamic at almost any listening level, and lower overall distortion.

Tailored to conform to your preferences, the 16.1 x 15.5 x 16.1-inch (HWD) Kube 12 MIE jibes with any system via a wide range of connectivity options. Line level/speaker level inputs, SmartConnect, and compatibility with the KW2 RX wireless kit make it a versatile pro. In addition, three room-placement settings (free standing, wall/cabinet, corner) ensure it will perform in harmony with its surroundings. Three power-on modes add to its flexibility.

Aesthetically, the sealed-box Kube 12 MIE looks smart and elegant, while its architecture intentionally lends to improved accuracy. The availability of four different models in the Kube range — the differences relating to physical size, output power, driver size, and frequency response — give you another reason to consider a subwoofer that is truly made to suit your exact needs.

Hear the dialog, effects, soundtracks, and background ambience producers and directors want you to notice reproduced with stellar clarity, dynamics, imaging, and fullness with the KEF XIO Soundbar. A soundbar in description only, XIO performs like one of the British audio company’s revered compact hi-fi systems — with none of the extra boxes or wires. Powered by a 5.1.2 configuration with spatial audio support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Sony 360 Reality Audio, the slender 2.8 x 47.6 x 6.5-inch (HWD) XIO boasts 12 Class D amplifiers as well as innovations such as KEF’s Uni-Q MX driver array, P185 LF drivers with P-Flex technology, patent-pending Velocity Control Technology (VECO), and the Music Integrity Engine (MIE) for Cinema.

OK, you may be thinking, that’s an impressive list with fancy jargon, but how does it impact me if I’m watching live sports, enjoying a classic film, or just chilling while streaming Netflix? In short, what you once perceived as flat, lifeless, tunnel-visioned sound coming from your television or cheap soundbar will be rich, multi-dimensional, and immediate. Words and vocals will be crisp and pristine; the midrange will be accurate and transparent; and the low end, including bass, will come across taut, deep, and true. 

Inside the 23.1-pound XIO, three Uni-Q MX drivers and two full-range drivers produce an expansive soundstage across the main channels while four P185 LF drivers handle the lower frequencies. Two Uni-Q MX drivers are dedicated to the overhead channels, letting you get the complete picture when it comes to spatial audio and immersive home-theater experiences. XIO also includes a dedicated Dialogue Mode within the EQ presets to enhance speech while reducing background noise. Plus, on-board up-mixing technology converts audio from mono/stereo sources into multi-channel formats. 

And worry not about the room acoustics in which you use XIO. Intelligent Placement Technology helps XIO deliver the best-possible results no matter the location, as the built-in calibration tool automatically adapts the output based on the objects around the soundbar. For further flexibility, XIO can be both wall-mounted or set on a shelf/cabinet. HDMI eARC, optical, and Ethernet inputs, an RCA subwoofer output, and the ability to wirelessly pair any KEF subwoofer with the KEF KW2 RX receiver adds to the convenience factor. 

In the mood for music? Stream Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz, Amazon Music, and more at up to 24-bit/384kHz. Navigation is equally easy, with control accessible via the top panel, supplied remote, or the KEF Connect app. Wireless connectivity with AirPlay, Google Cast, Bluetooth 5.3, and UPnP are also all a simple setup away. Completed with an aluminum top plate and splash-proof fabric, XIO benefits from a beautifully minimalist style that speaks to its focus on exceptional sound.

This wireless KW2 RX receiver links XIO to your Kube 12 MIE so you can place it practically anywhere you like. Offering up to 15 meters of wireless range and support for high-res audio up to 24-bit/48kHz, KW2 also connects to third-party models via a 3.5mm aux/optical output. And since it is directly powered by the KEF subwoofer expansion port, KW2 RX eliminates the need for an additional power socket. Weighing just 0.1 pound and measuring a scant 2.8 x 1.5 x 1.2 inches (HWD), this is home-cinema convenience personified.