Size & Weight

Weight
1,450 g

Speaker System

Configuration
Coaxial, 2-way
Size
6 x 9" (16 x 24 cm)

General Features

Peak Power
330 W
RMS Power
110 W
Rated Power
90 W
Effective Frequency Range
35-40,000 Hz
Output Sound Pressure
90 dB ±2dB SPL (1W,1m)
Impedance (ohms)
4

Woofer

Type
Cone
Surround Material
Rubber (Separated Notch)
Woofer Magnet Material
Ferrite
Woofer Diaphragm Material
Lightweight Rigid Cellular Aramid Fibre Matrix

Tweeter

Type
Soft Dome
Diameter
1" (2.5 cm)
Tweeter Diaphragm Material
Synthetic Fiber
Tweeter Magnet Material
Neodymium

What's In The Box

  • Woofer Grilles
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Features

Image of the XS-690ES 2-way speaker seen from directly above

Lightweight Rigid Cellular Aramid Fiber Matrix Woofer

The main speaker diaphragm on the XS-690ES is crafted from Sony's unique Lightweight Rigid Cellular material, formerly known as MRC. The latest generation compound has been further optimised alongside mechanical driver improvements, to deliver an even wider frequency response and smoother, more natural sound characteristics.

Close up of the aramid fibers used within the the XS-690ES 2-way speaker

Optimal formulation

Embedding in a unique matrix with aramid fibers suppresses diaphragm resonance and minimises distortion, not only in the lows, but also in the mid and higher frequencies. The result is sound that is powerful at all frequencies and uncommonly clean, even at high volume.

Image of the XS-690ES 2-way speaker edge close up

Separated Notch Edge Surround

The woofer surround features another proprietary Sony technology, with distinctive curved notches improving the vertical amplitude symmetry, for dramatically reduced distortion and enhanced clarity.

Image of the XS-690ES 2-way speaker in reverse with air flow

Five-beam Frame Structure & Dynamic Air Diffuser

The Five-beam Frame design disperses resonance while the integrated Dynamic Air Diffuser ensures efficient air circulation for smooth cone travel and cooling of the voice coil.

Image of the spider inside the XS-690ES 2-way speaker

Progressive Height Rate Spider

The acoustically-optimised spider allows for higher power handling and airflow, with a profile designed for more rapid and precise cushioning of the speaker cone.

Image of the tweeter within the XS-690ES 2-way speaker

Tweeter to hit the high notes

Compatible with High-Resolution Audio, a soft dome tweeter diaphragm is directly attached on the voice coil, designed to cover your music's ultra-high ends, with a frequency range extending up to 40kHz.