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product_id: 230712801
title: "Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S)"
brand: "fluance"
price: "2349.75 DT"
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reviews_count: 13
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# 50Hz-20kHz frequency range 80W max power output Acoustically inert wood enclosure Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S)

**Brand:** fluance
**Price:** 2349.75 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—because your space deserves speakers that perform as hard as you do.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S) by fluance
- **How much does it cost?** 2349.75 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/230712801-reference-high-performance-2-way-bookshelf-and-surround-sound-speakers)

## Best For

- fluance enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fluance brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Silk Dome Neodymium Tweeters:** Crisp, natural highs with wide off-axis dispersion—every seat is the sweet spot in your room.
- • **Precision Woven Fiber Drivers:** Enjoy rich, detailed midrange tones with advanced vibrational damping for crystal-clear instrument separation.
- • **Resonance-Free Cabinet Design:** Meticulously engineered wood enclosure with front-firing bass ports delivers tight, controlled bass response.
- • **Tower-Level Room-Filling Sound:** Experience immersive audio that rivals full-sized tower speakers, perfect for 2-channel stereo or home theater setups.
- • **Optimized Phase-Coherent Crossover:** High-performance components ensure balanced frequency response and impeccable timing for a flawless soundstage.

## Overview

The Fluance XL8S Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers deliver tower-level immersive sound with a 50Hz-20kHz frequency range and 80W power handling. Featuring woven glass fiber midrange drivers and silk dome neodymium tweeters, these speakers provide rich, detailed audio with wide dispersion. Their acoustically inert wood cabinets with front-firing bass ports minimize resonance for superior bass response. Designed for both stereo and surround sound use, they include integrated wall mounts and magnetic grills, making them a premium choice for audiophiles seeking exceptional clarity and build quality.

## Description

Product description As Impactful As Tower Speakers Providing immersive room-filling sound, these home stereo speakers can be utilized as fronts in your 2-channel stereo setup or compact home theater system as well as surround sound speakers for your rear channels. With outstanding clarity and precision these speakers put you in the center of your favorite performance. Robust Mid Range Frequencies The woven glass fiber mid range drivers reveal the most subtle sounds and expression of individual instruments ensuring you are hearing a rich and layered soundscape providing new dimension to your favorite movies and music. Captivating Clarity in the Highs No Matter Where You Sit The premium neodymium silk dome tweeters produce clean, detailed high frequencies while providing spacious off axis dispersion allowing you to hear beautifully expressed highs anywhere in the room. Superior Cabinet Construction The meticulously crafted, acoustically inert wood enclosure features front firing bass ports for controlled low-frequency bass response. Premium Components Delivering the Pinnacle of Serious Performance Immerse yourself in the dynamic sound experience your home audio deserves. The sophisticated crossover improves phase coherence, timing and frequency response balance. A Passion for Great Audio Fluance has successfully revolutionized home audio. Utilizing only superior components and expert audio engineering, the Fluance Reference Speakers are a testament to the performance that can be achieved when a passion for audio takes center stage. The perfect complement to any audiophile’s lifestyle, you’ll be enjoying live performances in your home for years to come. Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers Specifications Speaker Configuration: 2 Way - 2 Driver Surround Speakers (Wall Mountable) Tweeter: 1 inch Neodymium Balanced Silk Dome Ferrofluid Cooled Woofer: 5.25 Inch Woven Glass Fiber Composite Drivers with Butyl Rubber Surrounds Power Handling: 40 - 80 Watts RMS Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20KHz Sensitivity: 85dB @ 1W / 1m Crossover Frequency: 3100 Hz Phase Coherent - PCB Mounted Circuitry Impedance: 8 Ohm Compatible Enclosure: Vented Bass-reflex Design Dolby: Ideal for use as front speakers in a Dolby Atmos Surround Sound System Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.1 x 9.0 inches (HxWxD) Speaker Weight: 11.35 pounds/speaker Series: REFERENCE Certifications: CE Certified Two Bookshelf Surround Sound Speakers Integrated Wall Mounting Brackets (keyhole slots) Two Magnetic Front Grills Instruction Manual Lifetime Customer Support

Review: Fluance Comes Through Again !!! Great Speakers. - This is my second Fluance purchase. I bought the bipole speakers for rear use in my home theatre setup. Awesome speakers. Bought the these two-ways for stereo listening. I’ve broken them in for about 12 hours with classical music (Esteban Salas), the Grateful Dead, Evanescence, Heart, and some Blues by Albert King. As each hour’s gone by they’ve opened up nicely. The clarity is good, but some might think they’re a little warm. But, then again, I use a tube preamp and enjoy that vibe when listening to music. The size of these speakers is great for a small to midsized room. I’ve done some acoustic treatments in my listening retreat. These speakers aren’t hard to drive in terms of power. They do sound better as you give them a little juice. Lastly. as to value for the money, I don’t think they can be beat as to sound quality for the price, build quality, and appearance. I’ve used Klipsch, Sony, Yamaha, and Definitive Technology speakers over the years. I’ll stick with Definitive Technology for my home theatre. As for 2 channel or quadraphonic listening, Fluance is absolutely the place to be for me. I sold my Klipsch setup after falling in love with Fluance. If you like a brighter or sharper audio profile, I can understand why you’d stick with Klipsch. There’s a huge difference in tweeter response between the two brands. Only slight negative is that the bass response is at 50hz on these speakers. I think a sub is necessary to enjoying a full frequency response on the soundstage end. I’m using one of my Definitive Technology subs and it’s all blending well. The soundstage is enveloping now. I highly recommend these speakers.
Review: Unbeatable Value - You Won't Be Disappointed. - A very heavy and well built speaker - first the knock test, which felt like a brick. Bracing in this speaker was unexpected at this cost. I got walnut - the finish was literally flawless. Not as much bass as one would want, but these are surrounds, and the clarity and detail are fantastic. Best small bookshelf speaker in this price range I've tested to date.

## Features

- Exquisite Room-Filling Sound - As impactful as tower speakers, with outstanding clarity and immersive sound reproduction, these bookshelf speakers are perfect as fronts or surround sound speakers (External Amplifier Required)
- Rich and Detailed Midrange - Woven fiber drivers provide vibrational damping and optimal linear movement resulting in a faithful reproduction of the original recording
- Captivating Clarity in the High Frequencies - Silk dome neodymium tweeters produce crisp, natural highs while providing spacious off axis dispersion making every spot the sweet spot
- Superior Cabinet Engineering - Meticulously designed wood enclosure to avoid unwanted resonance with front firing bass ports for improved bass response (Frequency Range 50Hz - 20KHz)
- Optimized Crossover for Superior Sound - Utilizing high performance components improving phase coherence, frequency response balance and timing

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08G2X8T8R |
| Additional Features | Two Bookshelf Surround Sound Speakers with Integrated Wall Mounting Brackets (keyhole slots), Two Magnetic Front Grills, Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For Surround Sound Systems |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo , Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | #144,204 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #253 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Brand | Fluance |
| Built-In Media | Two Bookshelf Surround Sound Speakers with Integrated Wall Mounting Brackets (keyhole slots), Two Magnetic Front Grills, Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support, Center Channel Speakers with Integrated Wall Mounting Brackets (keyhole slots), Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
| Color | Black Ash |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player, Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Not for Vehicle |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Customer Package Type | Flat Free Package (FFP) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Is Electric | No |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.1"D x 9"W x 11.4"H |
| MP3 player | No |
| Manufacturer | Fluance |
| Model Name | XL8S |
| Model Number | XL8S |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Passive |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 80 Watts |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Surround |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home entertainment systems, particularly for home theater surround sound setups |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 061783269732 |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Full Manufacturer's Direct Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, Surround
- **Brand:** Fluance
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Frequency Response:** 20000 Hz
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 80 Watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i pair these with the fluance rt81 turntable or will i need additional pieces?**
A: You'll need to buy a stereo to serve as an amplifier. Sony has a great one for around $100.

**Q: Is there a way to connect these speakers to **both** a turntable AND a soundbar?**
A: No, these are a passive speaker and would have to be connected to an amplifier of some sort.

**Q: Are any cables included in the box with these speakers? If not, what cables are recommended? I will be using these for my turntable.**
A: No cables are not included, you can order speaker wire on line the gauge is recommended by Fluance

**Q: How do speakers attach to these stands?**
A: Thanks for your question David!

The speakers stands we offer do not attach to the speakers, they would sit on the platform with a cut out for the wire to run through that platform, through the pole, and to your amplifier/receiver.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fluance Comes Through Again !!! Great Speakers.
*by B***K on April 8, 2025*

This is my second Fluance purchase. I bought the bipole speakers for rear use in my home theatre setup. Awesome speakers. Bought the these two-ways for stereo listening. I’ve broken them in for about 12 hours with classical music (Esteban Salas), the Grateful Dead, Evanescence, Heart, and some Blues by Albert King. As each hour’s gone by they’ve opened up nicely. The clarity is good, but some might think they’re a little warm. But, then again, I use a tube preamp and enjoy that vibe when listening to music. The size of these speakers is great for a small to midsized room. I’ve done some acoustic treatments in my listening retreat. These speakers aren’t hard to drive in terms of power. They do sound better as you give them a little juice. Lastly. as to value for the money, I don’t think they can be beat as to sound quality for the price, build quality, and appearance. I’ve used Klipsch, Sony, Yamaha, and Definitive Technology speakers over the years. I’ll stick with Definitive Technology for my home theatre. As for 2 channel or quadraphonic listening, Fluance is absolutely the place to be for me. I sold my Klipsch setup after falling in love with Fluance. If you like a brighter or sharper audio profile, I can understand why you’d stick with Klipsch. There’s a huge difference in tweeter response between the two brands. Only slight negative is that the bass response is at 50hz on these speakers. I think a sub is necessary to enjoying a full frequency response on the soundstage end. I’m using one of my Definitive Technology subs and it’s all blending well. The soundstage is enveloping now. I highly recommend these speakers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unbeatable Value - You Won't Be Disappointed.
*by T***. on September 3, 2025*

A very heavy and well built speaker - first the knock test, which felt like a brick. Bracing in this speaker was unexpected at this cost. I got walnut - the finish was literally flawless. Not as much bass as one would want, but these are surrounds, and the clarity and detail are fantastic. Best small bookshelf speaker in this price range I've tested to date.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fluance always delivers.
*by G***T on July 19, 2025*

I purchased these to replace a Klipsch surround system. I had the XL8F floor standing speakers in my music room. Those were replaced with Cabasse speakers and then the Fluance went into the living room for the surround. These proved to be much better than the Klipsch reference speakers they replaced. Way more clarity for a true surround sound experience. The XL8F can be powered separately for the woofers and midrange/tweeters and that's exactly what I did. Sub out from the Onkyo AVR into a small amp and then to the woofer speaker posts and I had dual subs with my surround. The XL8 bookshelf speakers went to the rear for the surround setup. I also have the Fluance Reference center speaker. Note on the XL8F from Fluance. They're fantastic for music in stereo. It was a tough call to replace them with the Cabasse, but in the end I have excellent music setup in the music room and the surround from the Fluance greatly outperforms the Klipsch they replaced. I also have a Fluance Rt82 turntable in the front room if I want to play an album out there. Fluance is hard to beat for price to performance.

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- Fluance Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S)
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