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XTZ Spirit 8 LCR

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The XTZ Spirit 8 is a high-performance LCR speaker offering truly premium sound at an exceptional value that significantly outperforms its low/mid-range price tag.Expertly engineered for versatility it excels as a Left Center or Right (LCR) channel in premium multichannel setupsor as a high-performance bookshelf speaker for dedicated music enthusiasts.

With its MTM driver array it delivers powerful dynamics accurate vocals and optimized dispersion for an immersive sound experience in any configuration.

Combining custom-developed components with advanced technologies the Spirit 8 produces a magnificent detailed sound precisely reproducing the full spectrum from deep bass (42 Hz) to delicate highs with goosebump-inducing accuracy.

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Bigger sweet spot with Waveguide Tweeter

Punchy Bass that goes down to 42Hz

EQ & Custom Port Tuning for Room Matching

MTM Layout for Vocal Precision

Precision Crossover for Smooth Accurate Sound

Wall-Mountable

Overview

1” silk dome waveguide tweeter

Controlled dispersion, effortless clarity

Specially adapted for the Spirit series, the 1" silk dome tweeter is seamlessly integrated with a precision waveguide. This design is fundamental to the tweeter’s performance, precisely shaping its dispersion pattern for a wide and remarkably even listening sweet spot. It increases efficiency, lowers distortion at high output levels, and enables a lower crossover point for smoother integration with the midrange.

Wide, consistent coverage

The waveguide minimizes reflections, expands the sweet spot, and ensures smooth integration with the midrange.

Clear, low-distortion detail

Delivers crystal-clear high frequencies with minimal distortion, even at high volumes, thanks to increased efficiency.

Advanced engineering and stability

A high-performance motor with ferrofluid cooling ensures reliable output, while the dome’s rigid, damped mount minimizes resonance and protects against damage.

Dual 6.5” mid/bass drivers

Balanced sound with punch and detail

The Spirit 8 uses two custom 6.5” mid/bass drivers in a D’Appolito (MTM) configuration. This symmetrical layout improves vocal clarity, widens dispersion, and reduces distortion which results in a punchy bass and detailed mids with dynamic impact.

Focused vocals and dialogue

The MTM layout sharpens vocal focus and manages dispersion to minimize distortion at high volumes. When used horizontally, it helps preserve dialogue clarity by reducing reflections and coloration from nearby surfaces.

Deep and Articulate Bass

The dual-driver design delivers strong bass performance down to 42 Hz.

Low-distortion response

The cone’s stiffness-to-weight ratio minimizes resonance and ensures piston-like control, even during dynamic peaks and high volumes.

Sound tuning

Adapt to your room and setup

Spirit 8 includes two user-tunable options to help adapt to room acoustics and placement.

Tweeter level adjustment

Fine-tune high-frequency response to match room acoustics or personal preference.

Bass reflex port tuning

Sealable ports allow for tailored low-frequency characteristics, offering flexibility for near-wall or in-cabinet placements.

Crossover

Smooth transitions and accurate voicing

The Spirit 8 uses a precisely tuned crossover for smooth, phase-coherent transitions. The waveguide and MTM layout support an optimal crossover point for controlled dispersion and natural integration.

Optimized integration

A 2500 Hz crossover with steep slopes -12 dB/octave for mid/bass and 24 dB/octave for the tweeter, ensures clean transitions for a consistent imaging and tonal balance across the listening area.

Optimized for Coherence

Ensures seamless, phase-coherent driver integration for a unified and immersive soundstage.

High-grade components

High-grade film capacitors and air-core inductors ensure great transparency and low distortion.

Cabinet and finish

Solid build, cinema-friendly design

The Spirit 8’s substantial MDF cabinet is engineered for exceptional rigidity and acoustic inertness -providing a stable, resonance-free platform for the drivers to perform at their best.

Thick, rigid construction

25 mm baffle, 18 mm side panels, and internal bracing ensure low coloration.

Minimized resonance

A significant amount of strategically placed damping material absorbs internal standing waves, ensuring the Spirit 8 reproduces deep bass frequencies with precision and composure.

Premium finish

A perfectly applied multi-layer lacquer, available in matte black or matte white, gives the cabinet a timeless, furniture-grade appearance.

The Spirit Series Guide

Build your Spirit surround system

If you're looking to build a tonally matched surround system with the Spirit 8, you can use them as either center or front speakers—or opt for the Spirit 11 if you want deeper bass for music. For surround channels, consider the compact Spirit 4, the slimmer Spirit 6 if you want a wall-friendly alternative, or even the Spirit 2, which also performs well in this role. To complete the setup with deep, controlled bass, the Spirit SUB 12 is an excellent choice. You can learn more about configuring your ideal Spirit system on our dedicated comparison page.

Technical specifications

Construction Type
2-way LCR Speaker
Tweeter driver
1 x 25 mm (1") dome tweeter (Multi-coated in Waveguide design)
Midrange / Woofer driver
2 x 180 mm (6,5") Cocentric Dual Layer C-ABS cone driver (Cellulose fiber, acrylonitrile butadiene styren)
Frequency Response
42 - 22.000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
Nominal impedance
4 - 8 Ohm
Sensitivity
86 dB (2,83 V/1 m)
Power handling
400 W Short term IEC 268-5, 180 W Long term IEC 268-5
Connections
Gold plated
Sound tuning settings
Bassreflex / Sealed (2 ports), Treble adjustable in 2 different modes
Crossover frequency
2.500 Hz
Filter steepness
Midrange / Woofer driver: 12 dB, Tweeter: 24 dB
Cover
Magnetic, Black fabric, White fabric
Feet
4 x rubber spikes (M6 thread)
Dimensions
600 x 210 x 290 mm (W x H x D) /23.9 x 8.4 x 11.6"
Weight
14 kg / 31 lbs
Wall mounting
Keyhole mounting slots
Available colours
Matte black, Matte white
Warranty
5 years
Quantity
1 Unit

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Hemmabio
Hemmabio

"With its sturdy and almost austere appearance XTZ gives a very solid impression. It is conveniently well built not too expensive and also sounding with a high entertainment factor. Actually there is nothing to complain on we surrender and give two solid Thumbs up! Although I liked the 95 series and although I call myself a reactionary I think the Spirit is a major step forward in the development for XTZ.- Thomas Odeltorp+ Well built and good concept+ Accurate and smooth sound- In this price range - nothing!"

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Zhuhai
Zhuhai

"The new Spirit series is made for people who appreciate the true quality of music and movies. It is like real sound which gives you the feeling to really be in the center of the event. Gripping bass as well as accurate mid and treble are the strengths of the Spirit Series. The use of in-house developed and optimized high-quality drivers in neatly manufactured cabinets with a great finish is unique in this price range and even provides a larger number of audiences to enjoy the natural and balanced sound of XTZ speakers. -Zhuhai"

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SuperAV
SuperAV

"The Spirit speakers have embraced high technology and they are your best choice if you prefer a powerful and balanced sound experience. Indeed your demand would be available by the different ways of speakers matching. When appreciating the movies I select another blue-ray disc of Celion Dion Las Vegas Concert to review the reproduction of the Spirit Series in s multichannel setup. What surprises me is that it leaves me a so incredible impression that I feel surrounded amongst the rhythm performed by drums and the clear and accurate high-pitched voice of Celion Dion!"

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Hifi-Test
Hifi-Test

"With the Spirit series XTZ has released a big hit. These loudspeakers look superb are first-class processed and even literally go through as sound furniture. Our 5.1 Surround Set from the Spirit line offers precise dynamic sound which meets even the most demanding requirements. A particularly practical feature is the possibility to operate all loudspeakers of the series as a bass reflex or closed construction in real listening rooms. Sound adjustment is also possible with the jumper on the backside lowering the tweeter level and the three presets of the subwoofer. A look at the more than fair overall price of the Spirit 5.1 set should also create a smile in the faces of potential buyers because with this performance and processing quality the set is an absolute purchase recommendation.- Michael Voigt"

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Lowbeats.de
Lowbeats.de

"The fact that Scandinavians have a sense of good loudspeakers is nothing new that they love their home cinemas through long winters as well so no wonder the XTZ Spirit series is what it promises: high dynamics of discreet design with noble matt multi-layer finishes and impeccable processing. The whole Spirit set sounds pleasantly dynamic and shows rather warm earthy sound colors which will never be annoying and can lead to enormous reserves for its compact dimensions. Speakers like these are often only able to deliver either fine music or action-movies the XTZ Spirit series instead delivers both! ... This makes the XTZ Spirit series a real bargain.- Raphael Vogt+ Great workmanship compact size+ Variable sound tuning for all speakers+ Powerful subwoofer- Floorstanding speakers are little unsteady without optional feet"

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