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YG Acoustics XX 3 and Live - ultimate 4-way loudspeakers

29.12.2024 06:55 | ~1 minute read

YG Acoustics has introduced the reference floor-standing XX 3 loudspeakers in passive and active design. One or the other version is obtained by replacing the base of the speaker and adding external DSP module with full commutation set.

YG Acoustics XX 3. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics
YG Acoustics XX 3. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics

The passive version of the YG Acoustics XX speaker systems includes an UltraCoherent crossover built on audiophile components and tuned using extensive multi-domain modeling. 

YG Acoustics XX 3 and Live - ultimate 4-way loudspeakers

The active version of the XX Live is equipped with Bel Canto Design amplifiers capable of providing audiophile amplification with a total power of 5.6 kW per speaker, complemented by first-class digital-to-analog converters and a DSP-based crossover.

YG Acoustics XX 3 Live. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics
YG Acoustics XX 3 Live. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics

The manufacturer promises incredible dynamics and musicality of both the passive and active versions of the XX speakers.

YG Acoustics XX 3. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics
YG Acoustics XX 3. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics
YG Acoustics XX 3 LIve. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics
YG Acoustics XX 3 LIve. Image source - (c) YG Acoustics

The standard finish is black or silver, but YG Acoustics can offer other colors upon order. Both versions of the YG Acoustics XX weigh 170 kilograms per speaker.

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Floorstanding loudspeakers — YG Acoustics XX 3

  • Model name

    XX 3

  • Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    20

  • Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    40000

  • Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)

    88

  • Impedance (Ohms)

    4

  • Power amplifier requirements (W)

    N/A

  • Has internal amplification

    N/A

  • Internal amplification power (W)

    N/A

  • Size (sm)

    148 × 35 × 64

  • Weight (kg)

    170

  • Official link

Specifications

This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database

Floorstanding loudspeakers — YG Acoustics XX 3 Live

  • Model name

    XX 3 Live

  • Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    18

  • Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    40000

  • Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)

    N/A

  • Impedance (Ohms)

    N/A

  • Power amplifier requirements (W)

    N/A

  • Has internal amplification

    Yes

  • Internal amplification power (W)

    2 x 5600

  • Size (sm)

    148 × 35 × 64 + 9.4 × 40 × 31.6

  • Weight (kg)

    17- + 8.7

  • Official link

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