McIntosh XRT 30 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 highest customer satisfaction, new McIntosh products may only be purchased over the counter at Authorized McIntosh Dealers and not by mail, telephone or via the inter- net. Products purchased by mail, telephone or via the internet are presumed to be used and are not covered by any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized McIntosh Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced. XRT30 Loudspeaker System HOME THEATER AND MORE Many of todays speakers are designed only for home theater. Not so with the XRT30 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 distinction. 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 XRT30 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. EXTRUDED ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION An extruded aluminum channel with solid aluminum end plates forms the body of the column. This creates an extremely strong and durable enclosure. McIntosh black glass and solid wood trim pieces are added to the column and bass cabinet to enhance their appearance. SIX PAIRS OF GOLD PLATED BINDING POSTS Three pairs each are on the bass cabinet and the high frequency column. The connections can be configured for bi-amplification or tri-amplification. The high frequency column has options for mounting on a wall, in a wall or freestanding applications to optimize the sound for each location. PATENTED LD/HP TECHNOLOGY The McIntosh drivers, 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 linearize 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. SHIELDED MAGNETIC FIELD Many of the XRT30s will be used in home theater installations on the left and right side of a television receiver or monitor. McIntosh has utilized Neodymium magnets and shielding around the magnetic structure of the XRT30 drivers. The speaker magnets will not interfere with picture quality. LOW FREQUENCY BASS CROSSOVER Bass crossover frequency of 80Hz makes the placement of the bass cabinet in the room less critical. MOUNTING FOOT OPTIONS Both furniture glides and Tiptoes are provided. They adjust individually and have locking nuts to accommodate uneven floors. HIGH POWER HANDLING Drivers and crossover components are all chosen for use with high- power amplifiers, up to 1200 watts. Multiple drivers, 2 woofers, 30 midrange and 25 tweeters greatly increase the power handling of the system. Poly switches are putin series with each section. They prevent possible damage from excessive power. Gold plated input terminals are chosen because of superior corrosion resistance. HIGH EFFICIENCY DRIVERS Current McIntosh power amplifiers will provide sound pressure levels in excess of 100dB at 1 meter. PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS System Type Sealed, 3-way Impedance Nominal 4 Ohms Magnetic Shielding All drivers Total System Woofers: (4) 12" Extended Excursion LD/HP Midrange: (60) 4" Extended Excursion LD/HP Tweeters: (50) 1" Soft Dome Anechoic Response: 16Hz - 20 kHz SPL 2.8V/1m: 88dB Crossover: 80 Hz & 1.7 kHzDimensions (H x W x D) Bass Cabinet: 37 3⁄4" x 20 1⁄4" x 18 5⁄8" Column: 76 1⁄8" x 16 3⁄8" x 16 3⁄8" (includes attached base) Column Surfaces Aluminum: Black Satin Powder Coat Trim : Solid wood Finish: Natural Cherry, Red Cherry, Black Ash Grille Material Black Knit Cloth Weight (each) Bass cabinet: 192 lbs. net Column: 82 lbs. net 9.02.XRT30.20k.MSP 35001600