McIntosh XR 27 Brochure

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Tel (607) 723-3512 - US Toll-Free (800) 538-6576 - Fax: (607) 724-0549- www.mcintoshlabs.com For the Consumers Protection: In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, new McIntosh products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer. McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be used and do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced. XR27 Loudspeaker HOME THEATER AND MORE Many of todays speakers are designed only for home theater. Not so with the XR27 Loudspeaker System, designed also for the flawless reproduction of music. While the explosions, screams and crashes so common in today's movies require wide dynamic range and high sound pressure levels, these sounds are so loaded with noise that even a speaker with moderate distortion can reproduce them with little audible error. Music, however, while sometimes dynamic is always harmonious and accurate reproduction of music demands the lowest levels of both harmonic and intermodulation distortion. Each driver and crossover component in the XR27 has been carefully designed for low distortion to ensure that the system could reproduce everything accurately, from bombastic sound effects to the delicate nuances and detail in music. A DECORATORS DREAM No matter how great the sound, a great speaker should not conflict with the style or decor of the room. The XR27 can be mounted on the wall, either vertically or horizontally and can even be installed in the wall where they will seemingly disappear. EXTRUDED ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE An extruded aluminum enclosure with solid aluminum end plates creates an extremely strong and durable enclosure that will not distort sound with vibration or flutter. MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS XR27s can be used as left and right channels in stereo systems, or employed in multiples as left, center, right and surround speakers in theater systems. FIVE TWEETER BESSEL FUNCTION ARRAY Tweeter amplitudes and phase relationships are adjusted to create a high frequency point source. The resulting smooth and even acoustic polar response allows listeners to move off axis without suffering a change in high frequency output. GOLD PLATED BINDING POSTS Dual sets of input binding posts are gold-plated for superior corrosion resistance. PATENTED LD/HP TECHNOLOGY The McIntosh drivers, woofers and midranges feature the patented LD/HP motor structure. This design uses aluminum shorting rings at both ends of the pole piece to extend and linearize the magnetic field around the voice coil. Distortion is reduced by 10dB or more. SHIELDED MAGNETIC FIELD The XR27 may be used in home theater installations near a television receiver or monitor. Shielding around the drivers ensures that the speaker magnets will not interfere with the quality of the picture.ADJUSTABLE STABILIZER The XR27 stabilizer stand attaches to the back of the cabinet, allowing the speaker to be angled up or down. MOUNTING OPTIONS Brackets attach directly to the wall in a vertical or horizontal position. In-wall kit and self supporting stands also optional. HIGH POWER HANDLING Drivers and crossover components are chosen for high-power amplifiers up to 1200 watts for the complete system. HIGH EFFICIENCY DRIVERS Even the smallest McIntosh power amplifiers provide sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB at 1 meter. THREE-WAY DESIGN The design consists of five 1" tweeters, one 6.5" midrange and four 8" woofers. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS System Type: Sealed, 3-way Impedance Nominal: 4 Ohms Total Drivers per Speaker Woofers: (4) 8" Midrange: (1) 6.5" Tweeters: (5) 1" Domes Anechoic Response: 80 -20 kHz + 2dB SPL 2.8V/1m: 89dB Crossover: 275 Hz & 2.8 kHz Dimensions (H x W x D): 46 5/8" (118.43 cm) x 13 1/16" (33.44 cm) x 5 7/8" (14.92 cm) Trim : Solid wood Finish: Natural Cherry, Red Cherry Grille: Black Knit Cloth Weight (each): 83 lbs. (37.65 kg) net 100 lbs (45.36 kg) boxed 12.02.XR27.20k.JCP35005300