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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
