Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY; This Loudspeaker is capable of producing; Do not install near any heat sources such as
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, ...
Page 3 - Please take a short time to read the information in this; Caution: The XRT2K when assembled weight is 452 pounds
3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealername are important to you for possible insurance claim orfuture service. The spaces below have been provided foryou to record that ...
Page 4 - Introduction; The High Frequency
4 Introduction 1 COLUMN Pat. No. 4,267,405 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 For the first time, the new McIntosh XRT2K LoudspeakerSystem is capable of reproducing the full dynamic range ofa symphony orchestra including pipe organ without audibledistortion. McIntosh Acoustic Engineers hav...
Page 5 - Introduction and Performance Features; Performance Features
5 Introduction and Performance Features Figure 6 Figure 7 low pass sums to a fourth order Linkwitz-Riley. TheTweeter Crossover Network is a second order design; how-ever, this acoustically sums to a fourth order Linkwitz-Riley high pass. Refer to figure 7. All these acoustic Fourth Order designs kee...
Page 6 - Dimensions; Front View of the
6 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the bestlocation for your XRT2K Loudspeaker System. 19" 48.26cm Front View of the XRT2K Loudspeaker System Side View of the XRT2K Loudspeaker System 83 -7/8 " 213.04cm 3 -3/8 " 8.57cm 2 -17/32 " 6.43cm 14 -15/32 " 36...
Page 7 - Rear View of the
7 Dimensions Rear View of the XRT2K Loudspeaker System 7 -3/16 " 18.26cm 11 -13/16 " 30.00cm 48 -1/16 " 122.08cm 44 -5/32 " 112.16cm 6 -1/32 " 15.32cm 13 -15/16 " 35.40cm 16 -13/32 " 41.67cm 24 -11/32 " 61.83cm 26 -25/32 " 68.02cm 34 -23/32 " 88.19cm 37 -5/32 ...
Page 9 - CAUTION: When this Loudspeaker is assembled; Unpacking the Midrange/High Frequency Column
9 Unpacking and Assembly Unpacking and Assembly Figure 2 Follow the instructions below for unpacking and assemblingthe XRT2K Loudspeaker System. To protect the fine finishof the XRT2K Loudspeaker System during the assemblyprocess, it is advisable to prepare a suitable assembly area.A freshly vacuume...
Page 10 - Final Assembly of the Loudspeaker
10 Blue protective cloth covers Figure 4 Center pieces of foam Figure 5 End piece of foam Midrange/Tweeter Column in cloth cover Figure 6 Socket and Cable Figure 7 Low Frequency Column (Upper Section). Refer to fig-ure 3. 3. Carefully push together thetwo Low Frequency Columns (Lower and Upper Secti...
Page 11 - The XRT2K Midrange/High Frequency Column’s; Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater
11 Room Placement Room Placement Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affectperformance. The XRT2K Loudspeaker is designed for bothMusic and Home Theater Systems. The optimal method forselecting speaker locations includes the use of a real timespectrum analyzer operated by an experienced syst...
Page 13 - Low Frequency Column Rear Panel Connections
13 13 LOW Frequency Input Connections 1, 2, and 3for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker. Note: 1, 2 and 3 Terminals (+) are internally connected together; 1, 2 and 3 Terminals(-) are also internally connected together. MIDrange Frequency Input Connections 1, 2,and 3 for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker. Note: 1, 2 and 3 Termin...
Page 14 - How to Connect using a single Amplifier
14 14 Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier untilafter the Loudspeaker Connections havebeen made. Failure to observe this couldresult in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare two 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper Wires for connecting the Low Frequency Column, Lowerand Upper Sections t...
Page 15 - McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier
15 15 How to Connect using a single Amplifier McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier 14 inch (35.6cm)Jumper Wires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Page 16 - How to Connect using two Amplifiers; McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number two
16 16 Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier untilafter the Loudspeaker Connections havebeen made. Failure to observe this couldresult in Electric Shock. 1. Prepare two 14 inch (35.6cm) Jumper Wires for connecting the Low Frequency Column, Lowerand Upper Sections t...
Page 17 - McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one
17 17 How to Connect using two Amplifiers McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number one 14 inch (35.6cm)Jumper Wires 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Page 18 - How to Connect using three Amplifiers
18 18 How to Connect using three Amplifiers McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number two McIntosh MC2KW Power Amplifier number three Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Power Amplifier untilafter the Loudspeaker Connections havebeen made. Failure to observe this couldresult in Ele...
Page 21 - Photos
Page 22 - Black Knit Cloth with High Gloss Trim
22 22 Specifications Specifications General Specifications Finish Enclosures High Gloss Black Aluminum Sides, Brushed Alu-minum Front and Back, High Gloss Black Top andBottom Finish Grille Black Knit Cloth with High Gloss Trim Optional Wood Trim Finishes Natural Cherry, Red Cherry or Champagne Gold(...
Page 23 - XRT2K Midrange/High Frequency Column
23 23 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipmentfor shipment, the equipment must be packed exactlyas shown below. To protect the finish of the Col-umns it is advisable to place them in the originalprotective cotton blue covers before placing theminto the shipping carto...
Page 24 - Chambers Street; Notes
McIntosh Part No. 04095000 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is thepolicy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated whoreserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. Notes