Description
Aramid fiber matrix MRC woofer
The center speaker baffle of the XS-160ES is made from Sony's unique Mica Reinforced Cellular (MRC) material. The stiff yet lightweight driver offers more precise movement than conventional construction materials, for a smoother, more natural sound.
Close up of the aramid fibers used inside the XS-160ES 2-way speaker
Optimal design
Incorporating the MRC into an aramid fiber matrix eliminates diaphragm resonance and minimizes distortion, not only in the low but also in the mid and higher frequencies. As a result, the sound is loud at all frequencies and unusually sharp, even at high volume.
Close-up image of the XS-160ES 2-way speaker frame
Circumferential ring with split notches
The woofer's perimeter ring is another exclusive Sony technology, with distinctive curved grooves that improve vertical amplitude symmetry, for dramatically reduced distortion and improved clarity.
Image of the XS-160ES 2-way speaker upside down, with the airflow
Five-spoke frame structure and dynamic air diffusion
The frame's five-spoke design dampens reverberation, while integrated dynamic air diffusion ensures efficient air circulation for smooth cone movement and voice coil cooling.
Image of the spider inside a 2-way speaker XS-160ES
Spider of progressive spiral height increase
The acoustically optimized spider manages higher power and airflow, with a profile designed for faster and more precise contact with the speaker cone.
Image of the tweeter inside the XS-160ES 2-way speaker
Tweeter for clear high notes
Compatible with high-resolution audio, the soft-dome tweeter diaphragm is attached directly to the voice coil and is designed to cover the very high frequencies of music, with a frequency range of up to 40 kHz.
Size and weight
WEIGHT
990 g
Speaker system
CONFIGURATION
Coaxial, 2-way,
SIZE
6 1/2″ (16cm)
General characteristics
MAXIMUM POWER
270W
MAXIMUM POWER
90W
NOMINAL VALUE POWER, IEC 268-5
60 W
ACTIVE FREQUENCY RANGE
45-40,000 Hz
OUTPUT SOUND PRESSURE
89dB ±2dB SPL (1W,1m)
COMPOSITE RESISTANCE (OHM)
4
Woofer
TYPE
Cone
SURROUND MATERIAL
Rubber (separate notches)
WOOFER MAGNET MATERIAL
Ferrite
WOOFER DIAPHRAGM MATERIAL
MRC matrix of aramid fibers
Twitter
TYPE
Soft dome
DIAMETER
13/16″ (2.0cm)
TWITTER INTERFACE MATERIAL
Synthetic fibers
TWITTER MAGNET MATERIAL
Neodymium
Included in the package
Woofer grids
