LX-7
Krix LX-7 Linear LCR Cinema Soundbar
Krix LX-7 Linear LCR soundbar — a wide-format single-chassis speaker system designed for behind-screen LCR delivery in dedicated home cinemas where individual discrete speakers aren't practical.
Overview
The Krix LX-7 is a wide-format linear LCR speaker system — a single chassis housing left, centre, and right channel drivers in a horizontal array designed for mounting behind a projection screen. Rather than three separate speakers, the LX-7 presents a continuous linear aperture that distributes LCR output across the full screen width, providing smooth interchannel panning and consistent dialogue anchoring without the physical gaps between separate enclosures. This makes the LX-7 an effective solution for rooms where behind-screen depth is limited, where aesthetic simplicity is a priority, or where installation of three separate modular speakers is not practical. The LX-7 employs multiple drivers per channel with Krix's horn-informed directivity approach, ensuring controlled dispersion and consistent output across a wide listening area. As with all Krix dedicated cinema products, it is a passive design finished in Cinema Black, and it is manufactured in South Australia.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- Eliminates the physical and sonic gaps inherent in three separate LCR speakers
- Simplified installation compared to mounting and aligning three individual cabinets
- Consistent horizontal driver array ensures smooth interchannel panning
- Well suited to rooms with shallow behind-screen depth
- Single chassis reduces wiring complexity behind the screen wall
Limitations
- Fixed width format may not suit all screen sizes or room widths
- Three-channel passive design still requires three amplifier channels
- Less output capability at very high SPL compared to separate large-format MX Series speakers
Full Specifications
Design
Installation
Integrating the Krix LX-7 in a Home Cinema Design
At Kolosseum, the LX-7 is recommended in projects where a behind-screen LCR system is desired but three separate modular speakers are not practical — whether due to behind-screen depth constraints, screen width requirements, or client preferences for installation simplicity. It delivers a coherent, well-integrated LCR sound stage with the proven Krix character.
Room Requirements
The LX-7 requires a behind-screen speaker wall with sufficient horizontal space to accommodate the wide-format chassis. Vertical depth requirements are more modest than the deeper MX Series models, making it suitable for rooms with shallower behind-screen cavities.
Recommended Screen Pairing
Like the MX Series, the LX-7 must be used behind an acoustically transparent perforated screen. Screen selection, including perforation density and gain, is specified alongside the LX-7 during the design phase.
Acoustic Considerations
A linear array speaker distributes output horizontally across the screen width. Kolosseum places particular attention on vertical coverage and listening axis height during speaker alignment to ensure all seating rows receive consistent LCR coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Krix LX-7 Linear LCR Cinema Soundbar.
The LX-7 houses all three channels (L, C, R) in a single continuous chassis, providing a seamless linear array across the screen width. This eliminates the physical gaps and potential tonal discontinuities between three separate enclosures, and simplifies installation. The MX Series offers greater output capability in larger rooms but requires more behind-screen depth.
Yes. The LX-7 is designed specifically for behind-screen placement behind an acoustically transparent perforated projection screen, in the same manner as the Krix MX Series.
The LX-7 is a passive three-channel speaker system and requires three separate amplifier channels — one each for left, centre, and right. It is driven from the L, C, R outputs of the cinema processor or AV preamplifier via a suitable multi-channel amplifier.
The LX-7 pairs naturally with the Krix Cyclonix subwoofer range. Model selection depends on room size and output targets. Kolosseum specifies the appropriate Cyclonix model or combination during the system design process.
Compare Alternative Speakers.
MX Series (MX-5 / MX-10 / MX-20 / MX-30 / MX-40)
Australian-engineered modular behind-screen cinema speaker range. The MX Series delivers commercial cinema SPL and clarity with patented Constant Directivity horn technology.
View Details →Megaphonix
Krix flagship horn-loaded on-wall cinema speaker. Available in flat, 45°, and in-wall formats with proprietary Oblate Spheroid waveguide technology.
View Details →Phonix / Phonix 45 / Phonix Flat
Krix Phonix on-wall speaker family for screen channels and surrounds. Available in standard, angled 45°, and flat wall-mount variants.
View Details →Cyclonix Series (11 / 12 / 15 / 18 / Megacyclonix)
Krix Cyclonix dedicated cinema subwoofer family. Available in 11", 12", 15", 18", and flagship Megacyclonix dual-driver configurations. Australian-engineered for musical accuracy and cinema dynamics.
View Details →Cinematix / Theatrix / Flix / Pix
Krix freestanding cinema speaker family. High-sensitivity horn-loaded designs for flexible LCR and surround placement in dedicated cinema rooms.
View Details →Ready to Design Your Cinema Around the LX-7?
Kolosseum is an independent design consultancy, not a retailer. We design the complete cinema experience and connect you with authorized dealers for purchase and professional installation.
Tell us about your room, your budget, and your vision. We will create a complete cinema design that integrates the Krix LX-7 Linear LCR Cinema Soundbar with the right screen, speakers, acoustics, and seating.