Despite a modest price, the XS122s are beautifully-finished, being pleasingly glossy and smooth.
With speakers atop, they're a communicative, spacious listen, with a skill for revealing the midrange. At either end of the frequency range, sounds are tight and forceful without being over-demonstrative.
Timing is assured: the XS122s never strike a false note. The biggest drawback is a rather reticent character: there are few dynamic fire-works here, with the XS122s prefering to retire to a safe distance before the banging starts.
Soundstyle XS122 review
Smooth, glossy finish, and with speakers atop they reveal a communicative, open sound, although they can be a bit reticent Tested at £105.00
What Hi-Fi? Verdict
Beautifully finished and reveal a communicative, spacious sound.
Pros
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Tight, forceful, spacious sound
Cons
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Not especially dynamic
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