Lockwood Universal XP5 Floorstanding Speakers with 5-Inch Alnico Coaxial Driver Debut in Scotland
By HiFi Editorial23 February 2026
Key Highlights
Lockwood Loudspeakers unveiled the Universal (XP5), a new floorstanding model described as a “modern classic,” blending compact proportions with uncompromising, authenticity-focused sound design.
The XP5 features a sealed 19 mm birch plywood cabinet, handcrafted in Hamilton, Scotland, with striking aluminum side panels and an integrated stand.
At its core is a custom 5-inch coaxial driver with treated paper cone, Alnico magnet system, and near point-source dispersion characteristics.
What stands out technically is Lockwood’s insistence on a sealed alignment paired with a small-diameter coaxial unit, a combination that runs counter to current fashion but aligns closely with classic BBC-derived thinking. A closed box of this volume inevitably trades outright low-frequency extension for transient fidelity and predictable phase behavior, suggesting the XP5 is tuned for timing accuracy and tonal coherence rather than room-shaking bass. In audiophile terms, this points toward controlled group delay and a bass character that integrates naturally with real instruments, especially in smaller or acoustically honest rooms where ported designs can sound overcooked.
