L-Acoustics X6i Short Throw Loudspeaker User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- L-Acoustics
Table of Contents
L-Acoustics X6i Short Throw Loudspeaker
Specifications
- Coaxial system designed for short throw installation applications
- Wide directivity with consistent off-axis response
- Clear low-frequency power with L-Vents
- Weather-resistant with an IP55 rating
- Constructed of premium-grade Baltic birch and beech plywood
- Weighs 6.3 kg / 14 lb
Product Usage Instructions
Applications
- Surround system in a home cinema set
- Distributed system dedicated to ambience
- Fill systems in theatres or performing art centres
- The main system in hospitality
Rigging
X6i can be mounted in various ways:
- Wall mounting vertically or horizontally with silent blocks
- On-ceiling/wall mounting with silent blocks
- Ground mounting with different configurations
- Pole mounting with adapter
- On-wall mounting with pan and tilt options
Amplified Controllers
Recommended amplified controllers:
- LA2Xi and LA4X with one or two X6i per output channel
- LA7.16i for multi-channel configurations
SHORT THROW LOUDSPEAKER FOR INSTALL
- Pristine studio sound
- Exceptional bandwidth-to-size ratio
- Streamline design
- Wide directivity with consistent off-axis response
- Clear low-frequency power with L-Vents
- Weather resistant IP55
ELECTRO-ACOUSTICS
- X6i is a coaxial system designed for short throw installation applications that require discretion, elegance and yet power. The slender and streamlined design of X6i facilitates its integration in high-end architectural settings where it provides clear, studio-like sound.
- The passive loudspeaker features a 1.5’’ neodymium compression driver coaxially loaded by a 6.5’’ low-frequency transducer in a bass-reflex cabinet. This coaxial arrangement produces a 90° axisymmetric directivity with a smooth tonal response free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range.
- X6i can be driven by two presets to adapt to the acoustic needs of projects and to subwoofer coupling configurations. For strong vocal reinforcement, or when used alongside a subwoofer, the X6i preset boasts 123 dB of max SPL, down to 69 Hz. For standalone applications and proximity listening experience, the X6i_50 preset delivers full range sound reproduction down to 54 Hz and produces 117 dB of max SPL.
- The combination of pristine yet powerful sound and elegant form makes X6i ideal for vocal or musical reinforcement in small theatres, live clubs, luxury and hospitality spaces, houses of worship, home & yachts, and broadcast and recording studios.
PHYSICAL
- The X6i cabinet is constructed of premium-grade Baltic birch and beech plywood to ensure maximum acoustical and mechanical integrity. The slender enclosure weighs 6.3 kg / 14 lb and houses all mounting points and terminal block connectors at the rear of the loudspeaker leaving all other faces discrete and elegant.
- The cabinet is designed to offer monitoring orientations, with three natural angles: 0°, 35°, and 55° about vertical.
- The large set of installation-friendly accessories offers a premium integration solution, reinforced by the RAL custom-coloured program to blend into all types of decor.
- The weatherized X6i features terminal connectors behind a connector sealing plate, enabling it to reach an IP55 rating, making it ideal for outdoor operation.
Sleek and discrete design with all mounting points and speaker connectors at the rear
APPLICATIONS
Coaxial loudspeakers generate a wide conical directivity pattern with excellent spatialization and no minimum listening distance. The coaxial technology and the combination of power and bandwidth make X6i ideal for most short-throw applications, from the main system in a small House of Worship, to fill enclosures in small to medium theatres. The elegant X6i enclosure and the multiple mounting options also offer a discrete and premium solution for hospitality settings, in live clubs, homes & yacht, or studios.
- Surround system in a home cinema set
- Distributed system dedicated to Ambiance
- Fill system in theatres or performing art centres
- The main system in hospitality
RIGGING
X6i can be mounted on the wall vertically or horizontally with silent blocks to prevent structural vibration that can result in unwanted noise transmission. Specific accessories allow for Pan and Tilt orientation, ground stacking, or even pole mounting.
AMPLIFIED CONTROLLERS
LA2Xi and LA4X are the recommended amplified controllers with one or two X6i per output channel. For multi-channel configurations, LA7.16i offers the most efficient amplification solution.
SUBWOOFER
SB10: ultra-compact subwoofer (1 x 10’’)
- SB10 + X6i: 27 Hz – 20 kHz
- Max SPL of the X6i preset is 123 dB
- Ratio of 1 subwoofer to 1 X6i
- Contour reinforced by 10 dB at 50 Hz
SB6: ultra-shallow subwoofer (2 x 6.5’’)
- SB6 + X6i_50: 29 Hz – 20 kHz Max
- SPL of X6i_50 preset is 117 dB
- Ratio of 1 subwoofer to 1 X6i
- Contour reinforced by 7 dB at 50 Hz
SOFTWARE
SOUND VISION: simulation software
3D electro-acoustic & mechanical simulation software
LA Network Manager: control & monitoring software
- Real-time control and
- monitoring up to 253 units
- Multiple network topologies
Xi series: Elegance and performance for premium installations.
- The Xi Series is a range of installation-focused coaxial enclosures with distinct formats, bandwidth, SPL and coverage angles adapted to short throw applications. With pristine sound quality and discreet design, the Xi Series integrates elegantly in venues in search of natural and powerful sound.
- Coaxial technology allows for a compact design and constant tonal balance over distance, giving the Xi Series smooth coverage for off-axis audiences, no minimum listening distance and high feedback rejection.
COVERAGE
About coaxial technology
- In 1989, L-Acoustics introduced the first coaxial loudspeaker enclosure for professional sound reinforcement, bringing studio quality to near-field applications for the first time. Since then, coaxial technology has been implemented in all L-Acoustics point sources.
- A coaxial design approach aligns LF and HF acoustic centers to achieve a single point source radiation with a coherent wavefront at all frequencies, that is free of polar lobing effects, typical of traditional horn and woofer combinations. This results in natural, studio monitor sound quality, ideal for proximity use.
BEAMWIDTH
Dispersion angle diagram of a single X6i in vertical (top) and horizontal (bottom) plane using lines of equal sound pressure at -3 dB, -6 dB, -12 dB.
- X6i is a point source system designed for short-throw installation applications. Part of the Xi Series, the X6i is a 6.5“ format loudspeaker that provides high output, broad bandwidth and pristine sound in an elegant and discreet enclosure.
- X6i is a two-way passive enclosure with transducers mounted coaxially to produce a 90° axisymmetric directivity with a smooth tonal response free of secondary lobes over the entire frequency range. X6i can be used with two dedicated presets, one with a focus on bandwidth and the other one with a focus on SPL.
- The combination of a streamlined design with a plethora of accessories, the RAL custom-colour program and IP55 make for easy integration in any decor indoor or outdoor.
- On its own, X6i is ideal for vocal or as a complement to larger systems for fills applications in performing arts centres, houses of worship and corporate facilities.
- Supplemented by a subwoofer, the combination of pristine yet powerful sound and elegant form makes X6i ideal for musical reinforcement in small theatres, live clubs, luxury and hospitality spaces, home & yacht, broadcast and studios or as surround in a home cinema setting.
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSION
- Peak level at 1 m under free field conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specified in brackets).
- For Max SPL values using LA2Xi, refer to the LA2Xi system specification sheet.
- About Vertical
ULTRA-COMPACT SUBWOOFER
- Peak level at 1 m under half space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specified in brackets).
- For Max SPL values using LA2Xi, refer to LA2Xi system specification sheet.
DIMENSIONS
ULTRA-SHALLOW SUBWOOFER
- Peak level at 1 m under half-space conditions using pink noise with crest factor 4 (preset specified in brackets).
- For Max SPL values using LA2Xi, refer to the LA2Xi system specification sheet.
INTEGRATION
DIMENSIONS
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FAQ
- Q: What are the applications suitable for X6i?
- A: X6i is ideal for vocal or musical reinforcement in small theaters, live clubs, luxury and hospitality spaces, houses of worship, home & yacht, and broadcast and recording studios.
- Q: How can X6i be mounted?
- A: X6i can be mounted on the wall, on the ceiling, on the ground, or a pole using specific accessories for each configuration.
- Q: What amplified controllers are recommended for X6i?
- A: LA2Xi, LA4X, and LA7.16i are the recommended amplified controllers for efficient amplification of X6i.