Owner’s Manual XRT30 Loudspeaker System XRT30 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh XRT30 Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Safety Instructions ..........................
Introduction McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the line source Column Loudspeaker concept to provide superior quality midrange and high frequency sound reproduction in a full range system. The High Frequency Section utilizes a patented Column Design1 with multiple four inch Midrange LD/HP2 Magnetic Circuit Design Figure 1 Drivers and one inch soft dome Tweeters. Refer to figure 1.
Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features levels. This prevents the addition of distortion to the music at low frequencies. The High Frequency Crossover Network utilizes both Second and Third Order Crossover Designs. Refer to figure 7. It also uses Capacitors and Inductors with high current capacity. The Capacitors used include low loss (ESR) Polypropylene and Mylar types.
XRT30 Bass Section Dimensions Top View of the XRT30 Bass Section The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XRT30 Loudspeaker System. 17" 43.18cm 17" 14" 43.18cm 35.56cm 14" 35.56cm 1" 2.54cm Side View of the XRT30 Bass Section Front View of the XRT30 Bass Section 14-7/8" 37.78cm 17" 43.18cm 37-3/4" 95.88cm 31-15/16" 37-1/2" 81.12cm 95.25cm 1-3/4" 4.45cm 14-7/8" 37.78cm 1-5/8" 4.13cm 18-5/8" 47.31cm 6 20-1/4" 51.
Dimensions Rear View of the XRT30 Bass Section Front View of the XRT30 Bass Section 19-1/4" 48.90cm 21-1/4" 53.98cm 16-1/2" 41.91cm 14-1/4" 36.20cm 11-3/4" 29.85cm 7-13/16" 19.84cm 10-1/8" 25.72cm 10-1/8" 25.72cm 12-15/32" 31.
XRT30 Column Section Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your XRT30 Loudspeaker System. Side View of the XRT30 High Frequency Column Front View of the XRT30 High Frequency Column Rear View of the XRT30 High Frequency Column 4-1/2" 11.43cm 5-3/8" 13.65cm 76-1/8" 193.36cm 21-15/16" 3-15/16" 55.72cm 10.00cm 17-1/4" 43.82cm 1-3/4" 4.45cm 16-3/8" 41.59cm 12-1/2" 31.75cm 5-3/8" 13.65cm 5-3/4" 14.61cm 5-7/8" 14.92cm 16-3/8" 41.59cm 8-3/16" 20.
Dimensions End View and Base of the XRT30 High Frequency Column Front View of the XRT30 High Frequency Column 9-5/8" 24.45cm 13-1/16" 33.18cm 6-1/2" 16.51cm 3-3/8" 8.57cm 9-3/16" 23.34cm 7/8" 2.22cm 1-3/8" 3.49cm 4-1/2" 11.43cm 2-1/8" 5.40cm 1-5/8" 4.13cm 7" 17.78cm 13-1/8" 33.34cm 4-1/2" 11.43cm 11-1/16" 28.10cm 2-3/4" 6.99cm 9-3/4" 24.77cm 9" 22.86cm 16-3/8" 41.
Installation The XRT30 High Frequency Column Section requires two or more persons to safely handle the Column during assembly and placement. Follow the instructions below for unpacking and assembly. It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the XRT30 Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment. Unpacking the High Frequency Column 1. Remove the banding material from the shipping carton. Refer to figure 10.
Installation 13. Attach the Column Base to the Loudspeaker Column using the four supplied machine bolts and washers. Refer to figure 12. 14. Orient the Loudspeaker Grille with the extended wood trim pointed towards the Column Base and line it up even with top/sides of the Column. Align the Grille fastening pins to the Column Grommets (there are six pins on Figure 15 each side). Carefully push down to secure the Grille to the Column. Refer to figure 13. Optional Feet 15.
How to Prepare Hookup Cables The McIntosh XRT30 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output Terminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 20, 21 & 22. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect using a single Amplifier XRT30 High Frequency Column Section XRT30 Low Frequency Bass Section 13
How to Prepare Hookup Cables The McIntosh XRT30 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output Terminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 20, 21 & 22. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect using two Amplifiers XRT30 High Frequency Column Section XRT30 Low Frequency Bass Section 15
How to Prepare Hookup Cables The McIntosh XRT30 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output Terminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 20, 21 & 22. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
How to Connect using three Amplifiers XRT30 High Frequency Column Section McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number Three XRT30 Low Frequency Bass Section 17
Specifications Specifications System Driver Complement Two 12 inch Woofers Thirty 4 inch Midranges Twenty-five 1 inch Dome Tweeters Impedance 4 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 16Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity 88dB (2.8V/1m) Crossover Frequencies 80Hz 1,700Hz Power Handling 1200 Watts Maximum Overall Dimensions Base Section: 37-3/4 inches (95.88cm) Height, 20-1/4 inches (51.44cm) Width, 18-5/8 inches (47.31cm) Depth Column Section(including attached base): 76-1/8 inches (193.36cm) Height, 16-3/8 inches (41.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as received. Failure to do so will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory.
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