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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699
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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
