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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: "COP 1883158"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 10
category: "Fluance"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/230712801-reference-high-performance-2-way-bookshelf-and-surround-sound-speakers
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region: Colombia
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# 50Hz-20kHz frequency range 5.25" dynamic drivers wood cabinet w/ resonance control 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:** COP 1883158
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game — because your ears deserve the best.

## 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?** COP 1883158 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/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

- • **Crisp High Frequencies:** Silk dome neodymium tweeters ensure natural, spacious highs from every angle.
- • **Resonance-Free Cabinet:** Meticulously engineered wood enclosure with front-firing bass ports for deep, clean bass.
- • **Rich Midrange Fidelity:** Woven fiber drivers deliver authentic, vibration-free sound reproduction.
- • **Optimized Crossover Tech:** High-performance components enhance phase coherence and timing for flawless soundstage.
- • **Room-Filling Sound Impact:** Experience tower-level clarity and immersive audio in a compact bookshelf design.

## Overview

The Fluance Reference XL8S are premium 2-way bookshelf speakers designed for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts seeking rich, room-filling sound with exceptional clarity. Featuring 5.25-inch woven fiber woofers, silk dome neodymium tweeters, and a meticulously crafted wood cabinet, these speakers deliver a balanced frequency response from 50Hz to 20kHz. Ideal for stereo or surround setups, they require an external amplifier and include lifetime support, making them a top-tier choice for professionals and discerning listeners alike.

## Description

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

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 |
| Audio Driver Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #188,046 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #317 in Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bluetooth Range | 10 Meters |
| Color | Black Ash |
| Compatible Devices | MP3 Player, Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Package Type | Flat Free Package (FFP) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (104) |
| Date First Available | August 17, 2020 |
| Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Included Components | 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 |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Weight | 21.1 pounds |
| Item model number | XL8S |
| Manufacturer | Fluance |
| Material | Wood |
| Model Name | XL8S |
| Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Passive |
| Product Dimensions | 8.1"D x 9"W x 11.4"H |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Set Name | Pair |
| Shape | rectangular prism |
| Speaker Size | 5.25 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Surround |
| Special Feature | Two Bookshelf Surround Sound Speakers with Integrated Wall Mounting Brackets (keyhole slots), Two Magnetic Front Grills, Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
| Style | classic |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 5.25 Inches |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 061783269732 |
| Unit Count | 2.0 Count |
| Warranty Type | Lifetime |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Communication 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

![Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6141CHlo7AL.jpg)

## 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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Fluance Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Black Ash/Pair (XL8S)
- Amazon Basics 16-Gauge Speaker Wire Cable, 100 feet, Bronze
- Sony STRDH190 2-ch Home Stereo Receiver with Phono Inputs & Bluetooth Black

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*Store origin: CO*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*