Cambridge Audio L/R X Advanced Powered Stereo Streaming Speakers

What You Need to Know

What Is the L/R X?

The L/R X is a pair of speakers made by Cambridge Audio. Each speaker has its own amplifier built right inside. That means you do not need a separate stereo receiver or amplifier box. You just plug the speakers in, connect them to your music, and start listening. Speakers built this way are called "active" speakers, because the amp lives inside the speaker instead of a separate box.

The L/R X is the biggest and most powerful model in Cambridge Audio's new L/R line. It is built for people who want the deep, full sound of large floor-standing speakers, but do not want a stack of separate boxes and cables to get there.

How the L/R X Makes Your Music Sound Better

Cambridge Audio built a new tweeter (the small driver that plays high notes, like cymbals and violins) called the Torus™ tweeter. Inside, it is shaped like a donut, which helps stop echoes from bouncing around and muddying the sound. The result is treble that stays clear and detailed.

Each speaker also has two 5-inch woofers (larger drivers that play bass and midrange) plus a passive radiator (a driver with no amp of its own that helps push out more bass). One woofer faces forward, and the other faces down toward the base. Splitting the work this way lets each driver focus on what it does best.

Together, the drivers can play bass down to about 35Hz. That is deep enough that most listeners will not need a separate subwoofer — though the L/R X does have a subwoofer output if you want to add one later.

Inside each speaker, a 64-bit digital signal processor (a small onboard computer) handles the crossover work and keeps the sound balanced at any volume, using a Cambridge Audio feature called DynamEQ. With 800 watts of total power (400 watts in each speaker), the L/R X has plenty of headroom for loud nights, and built-in protection keeps the sound clean instead of distorting when you push the volume up.

What People Are Saying

The L/R X is brand new, so full lab reviews are not out yet. But early hands-on demos from What Hi-Fi? and T3 were positive, and eCoustics named the L/R X to its Best of CES list when Cambridge Audio unveiled it in January 2026. You can read full details in the Reviews section below.

Who Is the L/R X Best For?

You want big, room-filling sound without a rack of separate stereo boxes.

You want to stream Spotify, Tidal, or Qobuz straight to your speakers, with no extra streaming box required.

You want to connect a turntable, TV, or laptop without buying a pile of separate boxes and cables.

You have a larger room or open floor plan and want real volume and deep bass.

You want a speaker that looks as sharp as it sounds, in a bold color you pick yourself.

How It Connects to Your System

The L/R X is built to plug straight into the rest of your setup. It has an HDMI eARC input, so you can send sound from your TV straight to the speakers. It has a built-in phono stage, so a turntable with a standard cartridge can plug in directly — no separate phono preamp needed. There is also a USB-C audio input for a computer, an optical (Toslink) input, an analog RCA input, and a subwoofer output if you want extra bass later.

For streaming, the L/R X connects to your Wi-Fi or Ethernet network and uses Cambridge Audio's StreamMagic platform to play Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Amazon Music, Deezer, Roon, internet radio, Google Cast, and Apple AirPlay 2 — all without a separate streaming box.

The two speakers talk to each other over a wireless connection called WiSA HT, or you can use the included 5-meter USB-C cable for a wired link. Either way, the connection runs at 24-bit/96kHz, so you are not giving up any sound quality by going wireless.

What's in the Box

• 2 speakers (left and right)
• Power cable for each speaker
• 5-meter USB-C speaker link cable (black)
• Bluetooth LE remote control
• Brand book
• Community letter
• Safety manual

Reviews & Early Recognition

Pairs Well With

• Have a turntable? The L/R X has a phono input built right in. Browse Turntables if you need one.
• Want even deeper bass for movies? Check out our Subwoofers — the L/R X has a dedicated subwoofer output ready to go.
• Setting the speakers up on their own, away from a wall? See our Speaker Stands for a stable, well-placed setup.
• Need a cable for your turntable, TV, or computer? Browse our Cables selection.

Features & Specifications

Sound That Fills the Room

Torus™ Tweeter — A new, donut-shaped tweeter design that cuts down on internal echoes, so high notes like cymbals and vocals stay clear and detailed, even at higher volumes.

Deep Bass, No Subwoofer Needed

Dual Woofers & Passive Radiators — A front-facing woofer and a downward-firing woofer work together with two passive radiators (bass drivers with no amp of their own) to reach down to about 35Hz — deep enough for most rooms without adding a subwoofer.

Power to Spare

800 Watts Total — Two 400-watt Class D amplifiers, one built into each speaker, give you plenty of volume for large or open rooms, with built-in protection that steps in before the sound distorts.

Every Way to Listen

StreamMagic Gen 4 Streaming — Stream Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer, Roon, and internet radio right from the speakers, plus Google Cast and Apple AirPlay 2 for easy multi-room listening.

Built to Last

64-Bit DSP & DynamEQ — An onboard processor handles the crossover work and automatically balances bass and treble at any volume, so your music sounds full whether you are listening quietly or cranking it up.

Quick-Reference Specifications

See It in Action

Cambridge Audio's own team takes you inside the L/R X to show how the speaker is built.

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