Loudspeaker System XRT1K Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh XRT1K Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of listening enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Safety Instructions ........................
Introduction McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have further refined the concept of line source column in the XRT1K Loudspeaker to provide superior sound reproduction in a full range system. It uses the same acoustic technology found in the famous XRT2K Column Loudspeakers. The technology has been refined over the years and is now the 6th generation of the design and provides superior quality sound reproduction in a full range system.
Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features • Patented LD/HP Technology The McIntosh Low Frequency Loudspeaker Elements feature the patented LD/HP Magnetic Circuit Design. This design, when compared to conventional Loudspeaker Elements, reduces distortion significantly. It also increases power handling and efficiency. • Neodymium-Iron-Boron Alloy Magnets The 44 two inch Midranges and 28 three-quarter inch Dome Tweeters all use this Alloy.
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XRT1K Loudspeaker System. Rear View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System Side View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System Front View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System 11" 12-1/4" 27.9cm 31.1cm 79-1/2" 201.9cm 22-1/32" 55.9cm 2" 18-5/8" 5.1cm 47.3cm 15-7/32" 38.7cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 1-13/16" 4.5cm 5-15/32" 4.6cm 1-25/32" 15-7/8" 40.3cm 13.9cm 7-1/4" 18.4cm 9-1/32" 22.
Dimensions Top End View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System Front View of the XRT1K Loudspeaker System 7-5/16" 18.6cm 5-1/2" 14.0cm 3-11/16" 9.4cm 11" 27.9cm 15-7/8" 40.3cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 2-7/32" 5.6cm Note: The base is an integral part of the Loudspeaker Enclosure and is not removable for custom installation 1-3/4" 4.4cm 26-9/32" 66.8cm 19-7/8" 50.5cm 26-3/4" 67.9cm 7-5/8" 19.
Installation Loudspeaker Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XRT1K Loudspeaker is designed for both Music and Home Theater Systems. The optimal method for selecting speaker locations includes the use of a real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced system installer.
How to Connect using a single Amplifier How to Connect using a single Amplifier Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. McIntosh Power Amplifier 1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 9, 10 & 11.
How to Connect using a two Amplifiers Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 9, 10 & 11. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect using a two Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier number two Jumper Jumper 11
How to Connect using a three Amplifiers Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 9, 10 & 11. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible. 8.
How to Connect using a three Amplifiers McIntosh Power Amplifier number three McIntosh Power Amplifier number two 13
Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Two 10 inch LD/HP Woofers Forty-four 2 inch Titanium Inverted Dome Midranges Twenty-eight 3/4 inch Titanium Dome Tweeters Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Overall Dimensions Height is 79-1/2 inches (201.9cm) including feet Width is 14-1/2 inches (36.8cm) Depth is 15-7/8 inches (40.3cm) Frequency Response 16Hz - 45kHz Sensitivity 88dB (2.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. To protect the finish of the Loudspeaker it is advisable to place it in the original protective cotton blue cover before placing it into the shipping carton. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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