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.
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.
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.
The manufacturer promises incredible dynamics and musicality of both the passive and active versions of the XX speakers.
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.
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
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
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
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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