McIntosh XLS Series Loudspeakers Brochure

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XLS Loudspeakers SPEAKING WITH A COMMON VOICE Any combination of XLS speakers can be used in any location with a common result; realistic sound image throughout the listening room. Even the most challenging rooms have a McIntosh XLS speaker solution that will yield beautiful sound. In-wall, bookshelf and floor-standing models may be combined to match any room construction and deliver a musical and unified audio presentation. Available in natural cherry, red cherry, black ash or brushed champagne side trim. Handcrafted with pride at the McIntosh facility in Binghamton, NY, USA. REAR PANEL IMAGING JUMPER The XLS Series of loudspeakers have a rear panel jumper switch that allows the choice of left, center or right speaker placement for proper imaging. PATENTED LD/HP TECHNOLOGYMcIntosh woofers and midranges feature the patented LD/HP motor structure. This design utilizes aluminum shorting rings at both ends of the pole piece to extend and linearise the magnetic field around the voice coil. Distortion is reduced by 10dB or more. These rings also increase voice coil heat dissipation and the power handling of the speaker. BESSEL FUNCTION TWEETER ARRAYThe five individual tweeters and their phase relationships are adjusted so that the array acts as a high frequency point source with a broad dispersion pattern. In addition, the array greatly increases power handling for high frequencies. The Bessel Array can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position without compromising sonic integrity. UNIFIED VOICINGCombining the Bessel Tweeter Array with a new and exceedingly precise crossover, McIntosh Loudspeaker Engineers established a structure able to generate a realistic sound image throughout the listening room. This determines the voice or sound character of the speaker and is the foundation of the family of XLS loudspeakers. XLS ON-WALL INSTALLATION If you prefer your speakers off the floor and on a wall, the XLS320, XLS340 and the XCS350 include on-wall mounting brackets. Shown here is the XLS340 mounted on a wall. XLS IN-WALL INSTALLATION Install the XLS320, XLS340 or the XCS350 in a wall with the optional in-wall installation kit. The white metal grill is paintable to match any wall color and blend into the rooms décor. Pictured are the XLS340s. XLS FINISHES XLS speaker grills are black acoustic fabric with side trim options of brushed champagne, red cherry, natural cherry and black ash. LD/HPConventional XLS340 AND XCS350 2-WAY LOUDSPEAKER The XLS340 and the XCS350 contain the exact same VOICE as the XLS320 with the addition of two 8" woofers for expanded bass reproduction. The XLS340 floor standing or in-wall speaker may be combined with the XCS350 as a matching center channel. Like the XLS320, the XLS340 and XCS350 share the same shallow 3-3/4" depth and placement options and are as versatile as your imagination. The XCS350 may be used vertically or horizontally with equally satisfying results. XLS360 3-WAY LOUDSPEAKERThe full size, floor standing XLS360 is designed for free standing use and floor stands are included. Dual 10" woofers with enormous magnet structures provide prodigious bass. XLS320 2-WAY LOUDSPEAKERThe XLS series begins with the XLS320, a compact speaker that can be placed on a bookshelf, on a stand, or mounted on a wall. With a depth of only 3-3/4" the XLS320 can be installed in a wall as well. This optional in-wall mounting kit includes a mesh metal cover paintable to match wall color and room décor. XLS common Voice design assures compatibility between models brushed champagne red cherry natural cherry black ash XLS112 POWERED SUBWOOFERThe XLS112 Powered Subwoofer is compact yet powerful, housing a McIntosh 400 Watt amplifier. The 12" woofer provides effortless, deep bass extension.