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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
KEF XIO
The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX and the KEF XIO are both premium all-in-one soundbars. The KEF has a fuller-sounding bass, with more mid and high bass, although the Sennheiser does have a deeper low-frequency extension, so it can reproduce the lowest notes in a Hans Zimmer score, although they're not especially loud. That said, the boost in the KEF's high bass can muddy up voices, and the Sennheiser is more controlled throughout its frequency response. Still, the deciding factor may be that the Sennheiser is very large and heavy, so it might be tricky for most to place, while the KEF has a sleek, stylish design and doesn't take up much more space than a regular soundbar. On the other hand, the Sennheiser is usually a little cheaper.
Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar MAX
KEF XIO
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