Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Subwoofer: x-sub
Connections: Speaker-level stereo in/out, line-level stereo in, LFE mono in
Enclosure Type: Vented
Woofer (size in inches, type): 8, treated-paper composite cone
Power Rating (watts): 150, RMS
Crossover Bypass: Yes (via LFE input)
Available Finishes: White Shadow Maple, Satin Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 17.75 x 9 x 12.88
Weight (pounds): 44
Price: $199

These listings are based on the manufacturer's stated specs; the HT Labs box below indicates the gear's performance on our test bench.

Speaker: x-ls
Type: Two-way, monitor
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, fabric dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, treated paper cone (1)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20–200
Available Finishes: White Shadow Maple, Satin Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 13.5 x 8.5 x 12.13
Weight (pounds): 17
Price: $219/pair

Speaker: x-cs
Type: Two-way, center
Tweeter (size in inches, type): 1, fabric dome
Woofer (size in inches, type): 6.5, treated paper cone (2)
Nominal Impedance (ohms): 8
Recommended Amp Power (watts): 20–200
Available Finishes: White Shadow Maple, Satin Black
Dimensions (H x W x D, inches): 8.5 x 20 x 15.5
Weight (pounds): 33
Price: $139

* other finishes available at extra cost

Ratings: Onix X-Series x-ls Speaker System

Build Quality: 99
• Drop-dead-gorgeous wood-veneer enclosures
• Excellent cabinet quality for budget speakers

Value: 99
• Enclosures look and feel expensive
• Pleasant sound for the price

Features: 89
• Fabric dome tweeter, treated paper woofer cone
• Multiple mounting options

Performance: 96
• Smooth, gentle, warmly voiced
• Good bass for small speakers; sub slightly reticent

Ergonomics: 93
• Though attractive, not as compact as some sub/sat systems
• Accessories for stand or wall mounting optional

Overall Rating: 96
Onix has created a speaker line with more than just well-crafted enclosures. They look beautiful. They sound marvelous. And the cost is more than reasonable. Onix's new budget speakers should keep most other manufacturers awake at night.

General Information
x-ls Loudspeaker, $219/pair
$110/each; x-cs Loudspeaker
$139/each; Onix x-sub Subwoofer, $199
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