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Cambridge Audio L/R M vs Sonoro Vibes XL

What L/R M does better (4) and where Vibes XL wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Cambridge Audio L/R M
Cambridge Audio · 2026L/R M
4 advantages≈ $1,500
vs
Sonoro Vibes XL
Sonoro · 2026Vibes XL
4.1Score
3 advantages≈ $1,100
Higher score
8.9Sound6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

L/R MVibes XL
158 × 263190275 × 731280
L/R MVibes XLDifference
Height263 mm731 mm−468 mm
Width158 mm275 mm−117 mm
Depth190 mm280 mm−90 mm
Weight6,200 g12,300 g−6,100 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is L/R M better than Vibes XL?

  1. Channel count2 vs 12×
  2. Weight6,200 g vs 12,300 g+98%
  3. StereoYes · Vibes XL: No
  4. Highest frequency24,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+20%

Why is Vibes XL better than L/R M?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · L/R M: Yes
  2. Lowest frequency40 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. aptXNo · L/R M: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sonoro Vibes XLSonoro Vibes XL≈ $1,1004.1
Sound
Output power150 W—
Speaker channels2.01.0
Channel count21
Lowest frequency40 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency24,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
StereoYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—16 h
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCaptX HD, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoNo
LE Audio—Yes
Auracast—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYes—
HDMI eARC / ARCYes—
Optical inputYes—
Smart & streaming
AirPlayYes—
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight6,200 g12,300 g
Width158 mm275 mm
Height263 mm731 mm
Depth190 mm280 mm
Protection rating—IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx4
Features
Remote controlYes—
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