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Estelon X Centro MKII

Marco Lisi by Marco Lisi
July 13, 2026
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The X Centro Mk II is intended to be used as a centre channel to provide an unparalleled sound performance in its category and price point. It delivers an unprecedented level of musical accuracy in multichannel music systems and home theatres. The design is based on the XC model and is perfectly matched the outstanding tonal reproduction and sophistication of all the Estelon products.

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Offering two variants, the X Centro Mk II comes with a ceramic inverted dome tweeter. The X Centro Diamond Mk II comes with a diamond tweeter. All X Series models use high-quality drivers designed and produced by the highly regarded, German driver manufacturer Thiel & Partner GmbH (Accuton).

Take 2 improvements

The X Centro Mk II crossover is revised and it features new and improved resistors and capacitors that offer a wider dynamic range and greater transparency. The new internal cabling is provided by Kubala-Sosna. All filter components are connected directly, via point-to-point techniques, hand-soldered with high-quality silver solder, while using the shortest possible cable runs between drivers, crossover and binding posts.

Vibration eliminating stand

The X Centro Mk II’s integrated stand has a well-designed base, milled from thick billet aluminium. The base is then attached to a sleek, aluminium tube that secures the speaker. This construction gives the speaker the necessary stability to eliminate vibrations and improve fidelity.

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The Estelon X Centro MKII will retail at €15.000 ($18.000), the Estelon X Centro Diamond MKII at €21.000 ($27.000).

Visit the Estelon website.

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Marco Lisi is the publisher of Best of High End, part of AV Concepts BV. His path into audio started early: as a teenager he was drawn into the world of free radio, presenting shows and living immersed in music every day. In his early twenties he ran his own production studio for five years, creating jingles and commercials — hands-on training in sound design, pro-audio workflows, and critical listening through studio monitors that still shapes how he evaluates gear today. He also spent years DJing in clubs before moving into publishing, first at two earlier online magazines before founding Best of High End. His hi-fi and home cinema passion was inherited from his father, an inveterate system-swapper. Marco's first setup — a confirmation gift — paired AKAI separates with entry-level Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a brand he stayed loyal to for years as his system grew from stereo into full surround and home cinema. Like many enthusiasts, he went through an extended "audiophile" phase chasing the next upgrade, before settling into a more grounded view: gear as a means to enjoy music and film, not an end in itself. Years of critical listening have given him a well-trained ear — the ability to characterize a system or pinpoint a change in the chain quickly and accurately. Just as important, his teaching background (a Belgian "regent" degree in Dutch language) gives him the tools to translate those listening impressions into clear, readable writing.

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