McIntosh Labs XR100 - Floor Standing Speaker - Pair
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Key Feature
- 75 to 600 Watts
- Ported 4-Way Floor Standing
The XR100 Floor Standing Loudspeaker is sleek and contemporary in appearance while producing full range audio reproduction typical of much larger cabinet designs. Fine gloss wood finishes are offered in Black and Red Walnut (shown). The magnetically attached grille is acoustically transparent and covered with neutral black cloth. Their patented Solid Cinch™ speaker binding posts easily but securely attach the speaker cables to prevent them from coming loose and possibly causing a short; the binding posts are gold-plated to prevent corrosion and ensure a quality signal is delivered to your speakers.
Unique front panel McIntosh logo may be illuminated when configured with a McIntosh system. Amplifiers from 75 to 600 Watts are appropriate power for XR100 speakers. Spikes and furniture glide feet are included.
A modern speaker from a storied audio brand
The first time I ever laid eyes on McIntosh speakers was at a stereo shop in Northern Virginia where I grew up. The salesman there was kind enough to play them for me, but as a high-school kid with limited funds they were way out of my league. Still, I've never forgotten how amazing they looked and sounded. When I found out McIntosh would be partnering with Crutchfield, it instantly took me back to that stereo showroom from long ago.
Although their designs have evolved over the years, the beauty and natural, balanced sound of McIntosh speakers have remained unchanged. The slender XR100 tower exemplifies just how skillfully McIntosh blends traditional craftsmanship with advanced engineering to create a speaker of enormous depth and power that can enhance the look of even the most elegant room like a fine piece of furniture.
11-driver array for exceptional imaging, clarity, and power handling
One look at the XR100 immediately tells you it's something special. For starters, the speaker's upper-frequency drivers are all mounted to a solid, 5/8"-thick machined aluminum baffle for ultra-precise alignment. McIntosh nestles the XR100's 3/4" titanium dome tweeter between ten 2" inverted dome midrange drivers for a smooth, even response pattern with spacious imaging and soundstaging. This large, multiple driver array also provides increased power handling, plus greater dynamic range and output with less distortion than a single, larger diameter midrange driver.
Patented woofers for powerful bass
The XR100's deep, powerful bass comes courtesy of four patented McIntosh 6" LD/HP® (Low Distortion/High Performance) woofers. Compared to conventional woofer designs, these drivers feature an advanced magnetic circuit that significantly reduces distortion while increasing power handling and efficiency. Their rigid, die-cast alloy baskets, four-layer copper voice coils, and polypropylene cones with rubber surrounds act as a near-perfect air piston for fast, articulate bass and superb transient response.
Beautiful inside and out
McIntosh builds each XR100 enclosure with non-parallel internal sides to reduce distortion caused by internal standing waves. Multiple front-to-back and side-to-side braces form a rigid, well-dampened structure that resists performance-robbing vibrations. The cabinets are then completed with premium, real wood veneers with a high-gloss finish for a stylish, modern appearance. McIntosh tops off each speaker with an attractive magnetic grille that features invisible attachments to give the XR100 a clean, streamlined look when you remove it. Plus, this speaker's front-panel McIntosh emblem can be proudly illuminated by connecting the back-panel Power Control input jack to a compatible McIntosh component.
Impedance Nominal |
8 Ohms |
Power Rating |
75 to 600 Watts |
Frequency Response |
30Hz to 45kHz |
Sound Pressure Level, 2.8V/1m |
87dB |
Crossover |
300Hz, 2kHz, 8kHz |
Number of Woofers |
4 |
Woofer Size |
6" |
Woofer Type |
Cast Frame, LD/HP®, Poly Cone |
Number of Midranges |
10 |
Midrange Size |
2" |
Midrange Type |
8 Inverted Titanium Dome Midranges covering 300Hz to 2kHz, and 2 Inverted Titanium Dome Midrange-Tweeters covering 2kHz to 8kHz |
Number of Tweeters |
1 |
Tweeter Size |
3/4" |
Tweeter Type |
Titanium Dome |
System Type |
Ported 4-Way Floor Standing |
Grille |
Black knit cloth, magnetically attached |
Available Finishes |
Red Walnut, Black |
Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) |
8" (20.3cm) x 51" (129.5cm) x 18-1/2" (46.9cm) (including cables and connectors) |
Unit Weight |
68.5 lbs (31.1 kg) |
Shipping Weight |
83 lbs (37.6 kg) |