L-Acoustics, distributed by Jands in Australia, has launched its Xi Series, extending on its acclaimed X Series of coaxial speakers.

With an exceptional bandwidth-to-size ratio, the Xi Series boasts L-Vents to deliver clear low-frequency power and features a weather-resistant IP55 rating, making it suitable for indoor and outdoor installations. The speakers will be ready to ship by April 2024.

“The Xi Series represents a significant leap forward in meeting the diverse demands of premium installations. The refined acoustic and physical design combines with many simple yet purposeful accessories to ensure premium professional audio can be created anywhere,” L-Acoustics director of product management Germain Simon says.

A key feature of the Xi Series is its coaxial technology, which allows for a compact design and constant tonal balance over distance. This technology ensures smooth coverage for off-axis audiences, eliminates the need for a minimum listening distance and provides high feedback rejection.

The X6i and X8i feature slender, streamlined designs that seamlessly integrate into high-end architectural settings. These passive loudspeakers boast a 1.5” neodymium compression driver coaxially loaded by a 6” or 8” low-frequency transducer in a bass reflex cabinet. The 90° axisymmetric directivity imparts a smooth 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, ideal for vocal reinforcement or when used alongside a subwoofer, the X6i boasts a maximum SPL of 123dB and a frequency response down to 69Hz while the X8i features a maximum SPL of 129dB and a frequency response down to 67Hz.

For standalone applications and proximity listening experiences, the X6i_50 preset delivers full-range sound reproduction down to 54Hz and produces a maximum SPL of 117dB. The X8i40 preset reaches 43Hz, producing a maximum SPL of 123dB.