Audio & Visual
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KEF XIO vs Sonos Arc Ultra: Is a $2,500 Soundbar Actually Worth 2.5x the $999 One? (2026)
KEF XIO at $2,499.99 (12 drivers, 820W, 5.1.2) vs Sonos Arc Ultra at $999 (14 drivers, 15 amps, Sound Motion). Real driver count, bass, dialogue, ecosystem lock-in, and 5-year cost-per-use compared with cited numbers from KEF, Sonos, Gear Patrol, What Hi-Fi?, and StereoNET.
💰 $500–$1,500 over 5 years by matching the bar to your actual room and ecosystem