Xavian has about a dozen speaker products in two series. The XN series has several stand-mounted models and one floor-stander. The XC series also has stand and floor models as well as center and rear channel versions. The Mediterranea is at the top of the XC series line. It's a 3-way, full-range speaker in a sealed enclosure with moderate sensitivity and the capability of handling high power. Half Note Audio (www.halfnoteaudio.com) in DeKalb, IL sells Xavian speakers direct to the public in the US.

The first thing one will notice about the Mediterraneas is their beautiful hand-built cabinetry. My pair was finished on all sides in a gorgeous cherry veneer; four other finishes are also available (maple, walnut, Birdseye maple and black). The veneer on both speakers was closely matched; a sign of quality befitting a speaker in this price range. A stylish black grill gives the speaker an exotic look consistent with its name (unfortunately, for me the grills had too large of an impact on their sound so I removed them during listening).

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