XTZ Subwoofers

XTZ 99 W8.16

 

XTZ is a new name on the Hi-Fi audio loudspeaker scene and in a short period of time they've manged to make quite an impact on the market with top selling models such as the XTZ 99.25 and the XTZ 99.26.

XTZ hail from Sweden were thier range of products are designed. XTZ use top quality components in their loudspeakers with the most popular ranges using mid/bass drivers from SEAS of Norway, match this to a superb tweeter and you end up with a beautiful package at highly affordable prices.

Not only do XTZ make fine loudspeakers, they also produce amazing subwoofers at prices to die for, they have a subwoofer for everyone.

The entry level subwoofer from XTZ is the 8.16, even though small in size it still manages to provide all the punch you would need for a small room.

99W8.16 - An elegantly painted subwoofer offering both power and pure bass reproduction despite the compact dimensions.
Black high gloss paint
8" driver with aluminum cast basket
100W RMS amplifier
Toroidal transformer
15 kg
Room tuning for adaptation to different rooms
Selectable bass reflex- or sealed construction


Goals
99 W8.16 is a compact yet powerful subwoofer suitable for both HiFi and cinema setups, with power for those who want to feel the ground shaking and finesse for the epicure.

The following goals were set for the XTZ 99 W8.16:
Flexibility with several tuning possibilities
Capacity for high sound pressure levels
Relatively small cabinet
Quality at a competitive price
Timeless and clean design

Quality
Just like any other speaker we have used reality as our starting point trying to preserve a sound as natural as possible
Cabinet, amp and driver all offer a very high mechanical quality level
Finish and detail quality is very high, for example the high gloss black paint that presents an elegant impression

Power and control
The high effiency driver and amplifier together create a powerful combination
8" driver paired with a 100 watt amp is sufficient even for demanding customers

Flexibility
Using the tuning options the sound reproduction can be adjusted as far as you want to go in any room

Cabinet design
We have chosen 25 mm MDF offering a low level of internal resonance, and a cabinet construction reinforced using internal bars for maximum stability. The relatively small cabinet also adds to the stability.


Bass driver
We selected a 8" driver with good transient response and capacity for loud SPL levels. The driver is constructed with a solid aluminum cast basket, a high flow tyoe that´s acoustically transparent. The membrane is a NPP type offering superior robustness and low weight.

The combination of a powerful magnet, low weight driver membrane and high performance suspension ensures both power and presicion.

The amplifier
The 99 W8.16 uses a 100 watt (RMS) amp to ensure good sound pressure capabilities and still maintain the precision. The amp is well equipped with a toroidal transformer. This amplifier offers tuning possibilities that passive filters cannot, phase, adjustable crossover frequency and level. The use of an active subwoofer also means the main amplifier just have to drive midrange and tweeters, which effectively reduces the load, often resulting in less distorsion.


Sound characters and settings
By using the adjustments and included bass reflex port bungs, you can alter the sound character in many ways. This provides you with options to achieve exactly the kind of sound you want.


Level adjustment
The listening volume can be adjusted in respect to the rest of the speakers thanks to the active amplifier.

Crossover frequency
The upper crossover frequency can be adjusted between 40 - 250 Hz. Thanks to this you can alter the bass character from deep to "light" for a optimal integration with the rest of your speakers and the room properties.


Phase adjustment
The phase can be adjusted without steps from 0 - 180 degrees.

 

 

 

XTZ 99 W10.16

XTZ 99 w10.1699 W10.16 is a smaller version of the immensely popular 99 W12.16. It uses the same powerful amp as the big brother. A lyric critic wrote "Conclusively the 99 W10.16 appears to be one of the cheapest and best ways to achiev a good bass performance. And if you think it´s too cheap, buy two of them!"

 

 

Technical details


Black high gloss paint
10" long stroke driver with aluminum cast basket
300W RMS amplifier
Balanced input
Toroidal transformer
26 kg
Room tuning for adaptation to different rooms
4 basic characters
Selectable bass reflex- or sealed construction
2 EQ boost buttons for different bass characters
Switchable subsonic filter

Is it really possible in this day and age to build a hi-fi loudspeaker that cost about the same as a round of drinks and a few packs of crisps and still sound good? Most would answer you could do it, but would it really sound any good, and more to the point would anyone want to buy it?

Luckily XTZ came up with a solution for audiophiles looking for their first pair of Hi-Fi loudspeakers that sounded like they cost much more and sounded pretty decent to boot. Hence the birth of the XTZ 80, a fabulous little performer that turns heads with it's sonic attributes.

 

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