Fluance XL8F is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Fluance. It was released in August 2020. It features a 1" Soft-Dome Tweeter, 2 x 6.5" Midrange and 1 x 8" Polymer treated Woofer.
An unusual layout for the money: the 8 inch woofer fires downward from an isolated chamber in the base, with two 6.5 inch woven glass-fibre midranges and a 1 inch silk dome on the baffle. Crossed over at 100 Hz and 3 kHz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 35-25k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Fluance XL8F has an MSRP of 600$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Fluance XL8F is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Fluance's Reference Series of Loudspeakers
XL8F is a member of Fluance's Reference series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Fluance Reference Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Fluance XL8F Speaker
Fluance XL8F has a Frequency response range of 35-25k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 80-160 watts. With a minimum frequency of 35 Hz, XL8F delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how XL8F's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
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Crossover frequency of the Fluance XL8F?
XL8F is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Fluance XL8F's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Fluance XL8F is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Fluance XL8F is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Fluance XL8F plays in your room →
What amplifier does the Fluance XL8F need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
15–160 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
XL8F features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Fluance XL8F External Dimensions and Weight
Fluance XL8F has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 45-7/8 x 9-1/4 x 13inch (1165.0 x 235.0 x 330.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Fluance XL8F is approximately 775.5cm2 / 120.2inch2.
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WeightThe Fluance XL8F weighs 21.64kg / 47.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how XL8F's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $750
Cabinet type and Materials
Fluance XL8F has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Fluance XL8F is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Does the Fluance XL8F come with a Grille?
XL8F comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Fluance XL8F.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Fluance XL8F speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Fluance XL8F
Warranty
Lifetime of parts warranty and Lifetime of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.