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product_id: 223755640
title: "Reference High Performance 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers with Down-Firing 8\" Subwoofers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Walnut/Pair (XL8FW)"
brand: "fluance"
price: "€ 2705.34"
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# 45.86" tall floorstanding design 160W max output power 3-way dynamic driver system Reference High Performance 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers with Down-Firing 8" Subwoofers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Walnut/Pair (XL8FW)

**Brand:** fluance
**Price:** € 2705.34
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your audio game—where power meets elegance.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Reference High Performance 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers with Down-Firing 8" Subwoofers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Walnut/Pair (XL8FW) by fluance
- **How much does it cost?** € 2705.34 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Immersive Room-Filling Sound:** Experience crystal-clear highs and deep, undistorted bass that transforms any space into your personal concert hall.
- • **Silk Dome Neodymium Tweeters:** Enjoy spacious off-axis dispersion and fatigue-free listening with smooth, natural high frequencies that keep you hooked for hours.
- • **Meticulously Engineered Cabinets:** Rigid internal bracing and dual rear ports eliminate unwanted resonance, delivering pure, distortion-free sound clarity.
- • **Powerful Down-Firing 8" Subwoofers:** Feel the bass vibrate through your sofa with minimal room resonance—perfect for audiophiles craving rich low frequencies without bulky setups.
- • **Sleek Walnut Finish with Lifetime Support:** Elevate your living space with premium aesthetics backed by lifetime customer care—because your sound system deserves to look as good as it sounds.

## Overview

The Fluance Reference XL8FW is a premium 3-way floorstanding speaker pair featuring down-firing 8" subwoofers, silk dome tweeters, and woven fiber midrange drivers. Designed for immersive 2-channel stereo or home theater use, it delivers a wide 35Hz-25kHz frequency range with 160 watts max output. Its walnut wood cabinets with internal bracing minimize resonance, ensuring rich, detailed sound with deep bass and crisp highs. Ideal for professionals seeking high-fidelity audio with a sleek, space-conscious design.

## Description

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Review: Crisp clear highs and bass you can feel! - Let me begin by saying that I am not an audiophile, so this review is not written from that perspective. I needed to replace the speakers I was using for my home stereo system. One would probably characterize my equipment as “entry level,” but the specs are somewhat impressive (bearing in mind the prices I paid). I love listening to music (of varying genres) so I want my system to deliver the best possible sound quality for what I can afford to pay. In my search for my perfect speakers, I did a lot of research and listened to countless speaker demonstrations. I finally decided on these Fluance floor standing speakers; but I was leery of how well they would survive shipping – I figured that speakers of this size and weight might be a little too fragile to survive the rough handling that most packages receive during transit. After reading and considering all the reviews that mentioned shipping and how well these speakers were packaged, I decided it was worth taking a chance; so, I went ahead and ordered them. When the speakers arrived (less than a week after ordering), the outer boxes were quite badly beat up. Right away I expected the worst. When I opened the outer boxes, I saw that the inner boxes also showed damage, albeit slight. I must say, though, the speakers themselves were VERY well protected, and when all the packaging was removed, they stood in what appeared to my eyes to be perfect condition. However, ultimately their true condition would depend on the quality of the sound they produced. As I hooked them up, I kept my fingers crossed. When I first heard these speakers perform, I was totally blown away. The highs came through crisp and as clear as a bell; and I could actually feel the bass! All in all, it turns out that these speakers are one of the best (if not THE best) audio purchases I have ever made. I am truly impressed. I even route the sound through these speakers when watching television. I waited a couple of weeks to post this review because I wanted to ensure of the accuracy of what I was saying. The bottom line is this: I have absolutely no problem at all recommending these speakers to anyone who, like me, is living on a budget yet wants outstanding sound quality. I’m really glad I got these speakers.
Review: These speakers rule - I was running a pair of JBL ES80 speakers for about 10 years. They were OK—better than what they replaced in many ways—but always seemed a bit harsh in the high end, leading to early listener fatigue. Also, the rear bass ports created a lot of room resonance where I had to place the speakers, which I was only partly able to remediate with foam bass traps. Since I've been super happy with my Fluance RT85 turntable, I took a chance "sight unseen" on these speakers based on reviews, size (my living room isn't that big) and aesthetics. I use them for regular old stereo (mostly ~electronic, well-produced indie rock, and some classic Boomer rock) through a Marantz PM8004 amp, and also for TV viewing, and I basically couldn't be happier (unless I'd bought them on sale). Super smooth high end, more than sufficient bass, and they look great. Great definition, wide sound stage…just a joy to listen to. Best result: I can listen for hours without my ears tiring, so the stereo's on far more than it used to be. The down-firing bass is fantastic—so much less resonance than JBLs I was able to retire the bass traps. And I can feel the bass coming through the sofa even at reasonable volumes, which is cool. I've heard a little bit of cabinet resonance on one rather bass-heavy track (I think it was by Burial), but that's it, so I'd give the speakers 4.5 stars if that was an option. If there are better speakers out there for the same price, I'd be pretty surprised. (On a pragmatic final note, these come very well packaged (dual boxes) and were in perfect shape upon arrival.)

## Features

- Next-Level Sound Performance - Engineered with premium components to pack a powerful punch of room-filling music delivering a truly immersive home audio experience
- Exquisite Bass Performance - Unique down-firing 8" subwoofers produce exceptionally deep and undistorted low frequency response while maintaining a minimalist footprint
- 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 enclosure with rigid internal bracing to avoid unwanted resonance and dual rear ports for controlled low-frequency response (Frequency Range 35Hz - 25KHz)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08GCT2QG9 |
| Additional Features | Two High Performance Floorstanding Speakers, Eight Isolation Floor Spikes, Two Magnetic Front Grills, Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Antenna Location | Damping |
| Audio Driver Size | 8 inches |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo , Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | #94,683 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #49 in Floorstanding Speakers |
| Brand | Fluance |
| Built-In Media | Two High Performance Floorstanding Speakers, Eight Isolation Floor Spikes, Two Magnetic Front Grills, Instruction Manual, Lifetime Customer Support |
| Color | Walnut |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet, MP3 Player, Desktop, Television, Projector, Laptop |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Not for Vehicle |
| Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | Corded Electric |
| Customer Package Type | Not Flat Free Package |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 115 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Wood |
| Frequency Response | 25000 hertz |
| Impedance | 8 ohm |
| Is Waterproof | FALSE |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 9.25"D x 12.99"W x 45.86"H |
| Item Weight | 47.7 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Fluance |
| Model Name | XL8FW |
| Model Number | XL8FW |
| Mounting Type | Floor Mount |
| Number Of Circuits | 3 |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Passive |
| Processor Count | 2 |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 160 watts |
| Speaker Size | 8 inches |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer |
| Specific Uses For Product | Home Entertainment |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Subwoofer Diameter | 8 inches |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 inches |
| UPC | 061783273180 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime Full Manufacturer's Direct Warranty |
| Warranty Type | Extended |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Woofer Diameter | 8 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fluance
- **Speaker Maximum Output Power:** 160 Watts
- **Frequency Response:** 35 Hz
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Audio Output Mode:** Stereo, Surround

## Images

![Reference High Performance 3-Way Floorstanding Loudspeakers with Down-Firing 8" Subwoofers for 2-Channel Stereo Listening or Home Theater System - Walnut/Pair (XL8FW) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HXQj0aPTL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I need a subwoofer with these big towers?**
A: I'd describe the 8" down firing speakers as woofers, not subwoofers.  For music, you will likely not feel you need a sub, unless you're into a genre such as (C)rap.  For movies, I still like to augment the bass with my two 12" subs (and couch mounted bass kickers :-D ).

**Q: Is the price per speaker or pair?**
A: Per pair

**Q: Are there bass/treble adjustments that can be made with these? Just wanted to know before considering purchase.**
A: No. Have to make bass/treble adjustments with receiver or amplifier whichever you use. These are wonderful speakers.

**Q: Do these speakers require a amp?**
A: Yes, they are passive, so they need amplification from a receiver or amp.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crisp clear highs and bass you can feel!
*by J***E on May 19, 2024*

Let me begin by saying that I am not an audiophile, so this review is not written from that perspective. I needed to replace the speakers I was using for my home stereo system. One would probably characterize my equipment as “entry level,” but the specs are somewhat impressive (bearing in mind the prices I paid). I love listening to music (of varying genres) so I want my system to deliver the best possible sound quality for what I can afford to pay. In my search for my perfect speakers, I did a lot of research and listened to countless speaker demonstrations. I finally decided on these Fluance floor standing speakers; but I was leery of how well they would survive shipping – I figured that speakers of this size and weight might be a little too fragile to survive the rough handling that most packages receive during transit. After reading and considering all the reviews that mentioned shipping and how well these speakers were packaged, I decided it was worth taking a chance; so, I went ahead and ordered them. When the speakers arrived (less than a week after ordering), the outer boxes were quite badly beat up. Right away I expected the worst. When I opened the outer boxes, I saw that the inner boxes also showed damage, albeit slight. I must say, though, the speakers themselves were VERY well protected, and when all the packaging was removed, they stood in what appeared to my eyes to be perfect condition. However, ultimately their true condition would depend on the quality of the sound they produced. As I hooked them up, I kept my fingers crossed. When I first heard these speakers perform, I was totally blown away. The highs came through crisp and as clear as a bell; and I could actually feel the bass! All in all, it turns out that these speakers are one of the best (if not THE best) audio purchases I have ever made. I am truly impressed. I even route the sound through these speakers when watching television. I waited a couple of weeks to post this review because I wanted to ensure of the accuracy of what I was saying. The bottom line is this: I have absolutely no problem at all recommending these speakers to anyone who, like me, is living on a budget yet wants outstanding sound quality. I’m really glad I got these speakers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These speakers rule
*by P***S on May 9, 2023*

I was running a pair of JBL ES80 speakers for about 10 years. They were OK—better than what they replaced in many ways—but always seemed a bit harsh in the high end, leading to early listener fatigue. Also, the rear bass ports created a lot of room resonance where I had to place the speakers, which I was only partly able to remediate with foam bass traps. Since I've been super happy with my Fluance RT85 turntable, I took a chance "sight unseen" on these speakers based on reviews, size (my living room isn't that big) and aesthetics. I use them for regular old stereo (mostly ~electronic, well-produced indie rock, and some classic Boomer rock) through a Marantz PM8004 amp, and also for TV viewing, and I basically couldn't be happier (unless I'd bought them on sale). Super smooth high end, more than sufficient bass, and they look great. Great definition, wide sound stage…just a joy to listen to. Best result: I can listen for hours without my ears tiring, so the stereo's on far more than it used to be. The down-firing bass is fantastic—so much less resonance than JBLs I was able to retire the bass traps. And I can feel the bass coming through the sofa even at reasonable volumes, which is cool. I've heard a little bit of cabinet resonance on one rather bass-heavy track (I think it was by Burial), but that's it, so I'd give the speakers 4.5 stars if that was an option. If there are better speakers out there for the same price, I'd be pretty surprised. (On a pragmatic final note, these come very well packaged (dual boxes) and were in perfect shape upon arrival.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great performance per dollar
*by B***D on April 24, 2026*

These speakers punch way above their weight class. Great bass, warm highs, excellent build quality for the price.

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