SPL Phonitor xe black
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SPL
Phonitor xe black
Product Info
Article Number:
513407
Brand:
SPL
Model:
Phonitor xe black
Category:
Headphone Amps
Price:
$2,396.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SPL Phonitor xe Black is a serious piece of kit for critical listening and mixing. Its ability to deliver incredible detail while minimizing fatigue makes it a dream for engineers and producers who spend countless hours in the studio. If you demand the absolute best in headphone amplification and are willing to invest, this is a game-changer.
Product Description
- SPL Phonitor xe Black
- Headphone Amplifier
- Suitable for headphones with a jack plug and balanced headphones with a 4-pin XLR plug
- 2 VU meters for left and right audio channels
- Laterality regulation for detailed balancing
- MODE switch for mono / stereo switching
- With Phonitor Matrix for fatigue-free listening
- Crossfeed control for level and frequency adjustment of the left and right audio channels
- Angle control for determining the interaural time difference
- Analog inputs: 2x XLR (female
- balanced)
- 2x RCA (unbalanced)
- Headphone output: 1x TRS (6.3 mm jack)
- 1x XLR (4-pin RCA)
- Output power (TRS): 2x 5 W (at 250 Ohm)
- Dynamic range (TRS): 135.5 dB
- Output power (4-pin XLR): 2x 3.5 W (at 250 Ohm)
- Dynamic range (4-pin XLR): 130.5 dB
- Frequency range: 10Hz - 300kHz (-3dB)
- THD + N (10Hz - 22kHz
- 0dBu): 0.00082%
- Linear power supply with toroidal transformer
- Power consumption: max. 40VA
- Stand-by power consumption: <0.3W
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 278 x 100 x 300 mm
- Weight: 4.9 kg
- Colour: Black
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Exceptional transient response; reveals micro-details in recordings.
- • Phonitor Matrix drastically reduces listening fatigue during long sessions.
- • Discrete Class A circuitry delivers a remarkably clean, powerful signal.
- • Robust, milled aluminum enclosure feels incredibly solid and well-built.
CONS
- • Premium-priced; a significant investment for most home studios.
- • Limited input options compared to some competing headphone amps.
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for portable setups.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
2
Power
2x 5W (TRS @ 250 Ohm), 2x 3.5W (XLR @ 250 Ohm)
Impedance Range
16 - 600 Ohms (estimated, based on SPL's design philosophy)
Connections
2x XLR (balanced), 2x RCA (unbalanced), 1x TRS (6.35mm), 1x 4-pin XLR
Weight
Approximately 6.6 lbs (estimated, based on similar SPL chassis)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It simulates speaker placement, creating a more natural stereo image when using headphones—adjustable for perceived distance and tonal balance.
It's genuinely useful for subtle adjustments to the stereo field, particularly when dealing with unbalanced mixes or difficult headphone response curves.
The Phonitor xe Black offers a unique sonic signature with its Class A design and Phonitor Matrix, prioritizing fatigue reduction; Chord and Benchmark often focus more on clinical accuracy and transparency.
