McIntosh Speaker XR27 User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
XR27 Loudspeaker System  
XR27  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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Thank You  
Table of Contents  
Your decision to own this McIntosh XR27 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 ............................................................. 2  
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3  
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 3  
Table of Contents and Important Information................... 3  
Introduction ....................................................................... 4  
Performance Features ........................................................ 5  
Dimensions ........................................................................ 6  
Installation ....................................................................... 10  
How to Connect using a single amplifier ........................ 12  
How to Connect using two amplifiers............................. 14  
How to Connect using three amplifiers........................... 16  
Specifications .................................................................. 18  
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 19  
Please Take A Moment  
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer  
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or  
future service. The spaces below have been provided for  
you to record that information:  
Important Information  
Caution: The XR27 weight is 84 pounds (38kg) and requires  
two or more persons to safely handle.  
Serial Number:  
Purchase Date:  
Dealer Name:  
1. Loudspeaker Cables of adequate size are important to ensure  
that there will be no significant power loss or heating. Cable  
size is specified in Gauge numbers or AWG (American Wire  
Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire  
size:  
If the Loudspeaker Cables are 25 feet (7.62m) or less, use at  
least 18 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.  
If the Loudspeaker Cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less, use at  
least 14 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.  
If the Loudspeaker Cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or less, use at  
least 12 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger.  
The Loudspeaker Connection Terminals can accept up to 12  
Gauge (AWG) wire.  
Technical Assistance  
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh  
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar  
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that  
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish ad-  
ditional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-  
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:  
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners  
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the XR27  
Loudspeaker System.  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
3. The XR27 has built-in speaker protection in the form of four  
automatic resetting solid-state devices as part of the  
crossover networks. One protects the tweeters, one for the  
midranges and two for the woofers. The characteristics of this  
protection are that a certain amount of overdrive is allowed  
but extended periods of overdrive will trigger protection. If an  
obvious lack of high, mid or low frequencies is noticed, the  
Loudspeaker Protection Device may have activated. The  
protection devices will automatically reset when the volume  
control is reduced significantly and kept low until the output  
of the affected Loudspeaker Element returns to normal.  
4. When the XR27 Loudspeaker System is driven by more than  
one amplifier, the output levels of the different amplifiers  
connected to the Loudspeaker System must be adjusted to  
achieve a proper balance between the low, midrange and high  
frequencies reproduced. This adjustment is best achieved  
through the use of audio test equipment operated by a  
qualified installer.  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-1545  
Fax: 607-723-3636  
Customer Service  
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of  
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return  
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as-  
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the  
McIntosh Service Department at:  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-3515  
Fax: 607-723-1917  
5. The XR27 is designed to be used with a Subwoofer, like a  
McIntosh PS112, in order to hear the entire audible range of  
sound.  
Copyright 2003 by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
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Introduction  
McIntosh Acoustic Engineers have refined the Loud-  
speaker System concept to provide superior sound quality  
in a versatile enclosure with five different installation  
methods.  
The Low Frequency Section of the System consists of  
four 8 inch Woofers. They have a large magnet assembly  
The 6-1/2 inch Midrange Driver also incorporates  
McIntosh’s Patented LD/HP1 Magnetic Circuit Design with  
shielding to greatly reduce any external magnetic field.  
Refer to figures 1, 2 and 3. The low distortion of this  
Midrange Driver results in the incredible smoothness and  
clarity in the reproduction of the human voice. The five 1  
and long cone excursions with very low levels of harmonic inch soft dome Tweeters are inline and connected to pro-  
distortion and frequency response down to 80Hz. Refer to  
figure 1. The Woofer also incorporates McIntosh’s Pat-  
duce a Bessel Function Array. Refer to figure 4. The indi-  
Figure 1  
Figure 4  
ented LD/HP1 Magnetic Circuit Design with shielding to  
greatly reduce any external magnetic field. Extensive in-  
vestigating and testing re-  
vidual tweeter amplitudes and phase relationships are ad-  
justed so the array acts as a high frequency point source.  
One advantage of such an arrangement is a very smooth  
and even acoustic polar response. This allows the listener  
to move off axis without suffering a change in high fre-  
quency output. The use of multiple tweeters, combined  
with a heat sink, also provides greatly increased power  
handling at high frequencies.  
The Crossover Networks used in the XR27 Loud-  
speaker System are designed to ensure an even frequency  
response over the entire audible range. The Low Fre-  
quency Crossover Network is a Third Order design utiliz-  
ing Capacitors and Inductors with high current capacity.  
LD/HP  
sulted in a new design con-  
cept which utilizes a pair of  
aluminum shorting sleeves  
Conventional  
in the magnetic circuit. Re-  
fer to figure 2. The sleeves  
virtually eliminate the nega-  
tive influence of the fluctu-  
ating voice coil field on the  
permanent magnet field.  
Figure 2  
This results in lower distor-  
tion due to more linear magnetic flux in the voice coil gap.  
Refer to figure 3. Additional benefits are less volume com- Refer to figure 5. Low Loss (DCR) Inductors in the Low  
pression due to  
improved heat  
transfer through  
the sleeves and a  
cooler operating  
voice coil. Both  
measurements, as  
well as critical  
listening, reveal  
ten times less dis-  
tortion than previ-  
ous designs.  
Figure 3  
Figure 5  
Frequency Network, are chosen not to exhibit any core  
saturation even at high power levels. This prevents the ad-  
1LD/HP Pat. No. 5,151,943  
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Introduction and Performance Features  
Performance Features  
dition of distortion to the music at low frequencies. The  
Midrange and High Frequency Crossover Networks utilize  
both Second and Third Order Crossover Designs. The Ca-  
pacitors and Inductors used are of a high current capacity  
design and include low loss (ESR) Polypropylene and  
Mylar types. The Crossover Networks utilize self resetting  
high current Poly-Switches to provide an extra measure of  
protection.  
Patented LD/HP Technology  
The McIntosh Low Frequency and Midrange Loudspeaker  
Elements feature the patented LD/HP Magnetic Circuit  
Design. This design, when compared to conventional  
Loudspeaker Elements, reduces distortion significantly. It  
also increases power handling and efficiency.  
Neodymium-Iron-Boron Alloy Magnets  
The enclosure is an important part of the XR27 Loud-  
speaker System and consists of a massive extruded alumi-  
num enclosure. Refer to figure 6. The front mounting  
board is  
made of  
3/4 inch  
thick  
MDF that  
houses  
the four 8  
The five one inch Dome Tweeters use Neodymium-Iron-  
Boron Alloy that has a high flux density per unit of volume  
and helps to keep the weight to a minimum.  
Bessel Function Array  
The individual tweeter amplitudes and phase relationships  
of the five tweeter array are adjusted to act as a high  
frequency point source  
inch  
Woofers,  
Figure 6  
Shielded Magnetic Field  
one 6-1/2 inch Midrange and the five one inch inline  
Tweeter Drivers. Refer to figure 7. It has multiple front to  
The XR27 may be used in Home Theater Installations near  
a television receiver or monitor without causing the  
television image to degrade. McIntosh has designed  
special shielding around the magnetic structure of the  
XR27 Loudspeaker Elements to prevent interference.  
High Power Handling  
The Loudspeaker Elements and Crossover Components of  
the XR27 are all chosen for use with powerful amplifiers  
up to 1,200 watts.  
Figure 7  
back internal braces to form a dampened rigid Structure.  
The XR27’s small footprint allows for a variety of differ-  
ent placements in a room.  
Versatile Operation and Placement  
In additional to the regular connections, the XR27 Loud-  
speaker System provides separate connections for Bi-Am-  
plification hookups. The Crossover Network has provi-  
sions to ensure the best performance when the Loud-  
speaker System is mounted in a wall.  
Gold Plated Input Connectors  
The XR27 input connectors are gold plated for superior  
corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity.  
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XR27 Dimensions  
The following dimensions can assist in determining the  
best location for your XR27 Loudspeaker System.  
46-5/8"  
118.43cm  
Front View  
13-1/16"  
33.18cm  
of the  
XR27  
10-7/16"  
26.51cm  
6-1/2"  
16.51cm  
2-1/2"  
6.35cm  
10"  
25.4cm  
Rear View  
of the  
10-1/8"  
25.72cm  
XR27  
7-3/8"  
18.73cm  
19-5/8"  
49.85cm  
9-11/16"  
24.60cm  
12"  
30.48cm  
7/8"  
2.22cm  
1-11/16"  
4.29cm  
13-1/16"  
33.18cm  
End Views  
of the  
4-7/8"  
12.38cm  
XR27  
9-3/16"  
23.34cm  
2-1/8"  
5.40cm  
7"  
17.78cm  
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Dimensions and Installation  
Installation  
The XR27 Loudspeaker System requires two or more per-  
sons to safely handle during assembly and placement. Fol-  
low 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 XR27 Loudspeaker System and any  
associated audio equipment.  
Installation Methods  
The XR27 may be installed using one of five installation  
methods listed below:  
1. Placing the XR27 horizontally on a flat surface using  
the attached Stabilizer Bar.  
2. Mounting the XR27 vertically on a wall using the sup-  
plied Brackets and Hardware.  
3. Mounting the XR27 horizontally on a wall using the  
supplied Bracket and Hardware.  
Unpacking the Loudspeaker System  
1. Remove the banding material from the shipping car-  
ton. Refer to figure 8.  
2. Lift off the top of the  
shipping carton and set  
it aside.  
4. Mounting the XR27 vertically or horizontally In-Wall  
using the optional McIntosh CK27 which includes  
Brackets, Hardware and a special Loudspeaker Grille.  
5. Using the optional McIntosh ST27 Vertical Mount  
Floor Stand.  
3. Lift up on the rear of the  
Loudspeaker System,  
near the foam packing  
Proceed to the desired Installation Method that follows.  
Installation using the Stabilizer Bar  
Figure 8  
material at both ends.  
1. Attach the rubber bumpers to the bottom long edge of  
the XR27 Loudspeaker System and Stabilizer Bar. Re-  
fer to figure 11.  
Place the entire assembly (Loudspeaker System, Loud-  
speaker Grille, On-Wall mounting brackets and foam  
packing material) next  
to the bottom shipping  
carton on a flat surface.  
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the four screws securing  
Stabilizer Bar Screws  
Small Rubber Bumpers  
Refer to figure 9.  
4. Release the Loud-  
Stabilizer Bar  
speaker Grille from the  
packing material by  
opening the slit in the  
packing material located on the top center. Remove the  
Loudspeaker Grille from the protective shipping wrap  
and set it aside.  
Figure 9  
Large Rubber Bumpers  
Figure 11  
the Stabilizer Bar to the back of the XR27 Loud-  
speaker System. Refer to figure 11.  
3. Reposition the Stabilizer Bar with the widest side even  
with the long side edge of the XR27 ex-  
truded aluminum enclosure. Refer to figure  
12.  
4. Tighten the four screws securing the Stabi-  
lizer Bar to keep it in place, but not enough  
to prevent changing the angle of the XR27 in  
the following steps.  
5. In a similar manner, lift out the Loudspeaker System  
and set it aside.  
6. Replace the shipping carton top onto the shipping car-  
ton bottom. Take the two center pieces of the just re-  
moved packing material and lay it down flat onto the  
top of the shipping carton.  
7. Carefully remove the protective shipping bag(s) from  
the Loudspeaker System so as not to mar the finish or  
damage the Loudspeaker System Drivers.  
8. Place the Loudspeaker System, with the front facing  
down, on top of the packing material located on top of  
the shipping carton. Refer to figure 10.  
5. The vertical angle of the XR27 may be  
changed 5.5 degrees from perpendicular,  
Figure 12  
allowing the sound to be directed  
upwards or downwards to accom-  
modate the seating arrangement in  
the room. Refer to figure 13. This  
can be accomplished by tempo-  
rarily loosening the four screws  
Packing material  
and moving the Stabilizer Bar up or  
Figure 13  
Figure 10  
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down. When the desired angle is achieved tighten the  
four screws.  
anchored to the  
studs located in-  
side the wall.  
Top and Bottom L Mounting Bracket  
Opening for screw, allow-  
ing horizontal rotation of  
Column  
6. Locate the Loudspeaker Grille and align the fastening  
pins to the Grommets (there are four pins on each side)  
on the front of the XR27. Carefully push down to se-  
cure the Grille to the Loudspeaker until it is firmly  
seated.  
7. Referring to fig-  
ures 16 and 17 in-  
stall the Mounting  
Sleeve on the wall  
(orient with open-  
ing at the top) us-  
ing the supplied  
Mounting Screws (Phillips Head 1/4 x 1-3/4 inch).  
8. Referring to  
figure 17,  
Opening for screw,  
allowing close to  
wall mounting  
Opening for  
Locking Screw  
Vertical On-Wall Installation  
Figure 16  
The supplied On-Wall Mounting Brackets allow for two  
different mounting positions of the XR27 Loudspeaker  
relative to the wall. The first position is with the Loud-  
speaker close to and parallel with the wall. The second po-  
sition places the Loudspeaker further away from the wall  
and allows for horizontal rotation of 30 Degrees.  
1. Remove the four screws securing the Stabilizer Bar to  
Stabilizer Bar Screws  
measure down  
from the just  
mounted L  
Bracket and  
install the Bot-  
tom L Bracket  
together with  
the Shim  
Stabilizer Bar  
Plate, using  
the supplied  
Figure 14  
Mounting  
Screws  
(Phillips Head  
1/4 x 1-3/4  
inch).  
the back of the XR27 Loudspeaker System. Refer to  
figure 14.  
Note: Save the just removed Stabilizer Bar and screws for  
possible future use.  
2. Using the supplied Allen Wrench and hardware, install  
four Allen Head 10/32 - 3/4 inch Screws into the open-  
ings vacated by the removal of the Stabilizer Bar.  
9. With two per-  
sons, orient  
the Loud-  
Remove this Screw  
3. Decide on which mounting  
speaker End  
position will be used for  
the Loudspeaker and re-  
move one of the center  
screws from both ends of  
the Loudspeaker. Refer to  
figure 15.  
with the Top L  
Bracket above  
the Mounting  
Sleeve and  
carefully line  
up the bracket  
with the  
sleeve. Lower  
the Loud-  
speaker onto the Nylon Pivot Point on the Bottom L  
Bracket while at the same time the Top L Bracket is  
inserted into the Mounting Sleeve.  
Note: Save the just removed  
screws for possible  
future use.  
Figure 17  
Figure 15  
4. Attach the Nylon Pivot Pin to one of the L Mounting  
Brackets using the short Pivot Pin Screw and Lock  
Washer. Refer to figures 16 and 17 for the correct  
opening location.  
5. Attach the other L Mounting Bracket to the Top of the  
Loudspeaker using the long Pivot Screw and Steel  
Bushing into the correct opening, based on the desired  
mounting position.  
10. Install the Locking Screw together with the Flat  
Washer into the opening on the Top L Bracket to se-  
cure the Loudspeaker.  
11. Locate the Loudspeaker Grille and align the fastening  
pins to the Grommets on the front of the XR27 (there  
6. Determine the Loudspeaker Mounting Location on the  
wall, making sure that the Mounting Brackets will be  
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Installation, con’t  
are four pins on each side). Carefully push down to  
secure the Grille to the Loudspeaker until it is firmly  
seated.  
Head) making sure the large  
rectangular opening on the  
bracket is located on the left  
side as you face it. Refer to  
figure 20.  
Horizontal On-Wall Installation  
Note: It is important to  
anchor the Wall  
Bracket to at  
The supplied Horizontal On-Wall Mounting Bracket al-  
lows for mounting the XR27 Loudspeaker onto a wall. The  
Loudspeaker may be rotated 15 Degrees allowing for  
placement either above or below a TV/Monitor/Screen.  
The XR27 Loudspeakers’s Smooth Frequency Response  
may be altered by large object(s) located in sound waves  
path or by locating the column too close to a floor or ceil-  
ing. There should be an unobstructed area in front of the  
Loudspeaker of at least 15 degrees either side from the  
center axis for the best performance.  
least three wall  
studs, using  
three mounting  
screws per stud.  
The large  
rectangular  
opening on the  
left side of the  
Wall Bracket  
allows for the  
1. Remove the four screws securing the Stabilizer Bar to  
the back of the XR27 Loud-  
Figure 20  
Remove these Screws  
optional routing of the  
Loudspeaker Hookup Wire inside  
the wall.  
speaker System. Refer to fig-  
ure 14.  
Note: Save the just removed  
Stabilizer Bar and screws  
for possible future use.  
7. Refer to pages 11 through 13 in this  
Manual and make the necessary con-  
nections to the rear of the Loud-  
speaker.  
2. Using the supplied Allen  
Wrench and hardware, install  
four Allen Head 10/32 - 3/4  
8. With two persons supporting the  
XR27 Loudspeaker, position it with  
the rear of the Wall Hanger almost  
touching the wall and above the  
mounted Wall Bracket. Slowly lower  
the Loudspeaker down and align the  
top bent over portion of the Wall  
Hanger with the top of the mounted  
Wall Bracket. Refer to figures 21 and  
22.  
9. Locate the Loudspeaker Grille and  
align the fastening pins to the Grom-  
mets on the front of the XR27 (there  
are four pins on each side). Carefully  
push down to secure the Grille to the  
Loudspeaker until it is firmly seated.  
Figure 18  
inch Screws into the openings  
vacated by the removal of the Stabilizer Bar.  
3. Remove both of the center screws from both ends of  
the Loudspeaker.  
Refer to figure 18.  
Note: Save the just  
removed screws for  
possible future use.  
Figure 21  
4. Attach the Wall  
Hanger Bracket to  
the Loudspeaker us-  
ing the supplied  
mounting screws  
(1/4 x 1-1/2 inch  
Allen Head) and  
Figure 19  
lock washers, making sure the large rectangular open-  
ing on the bracket lines up with the Loudspeaker  
hookup terminal connections. Refer to figure 19.  
Note: The Loudspeaker may be mounted closer and parallel  
to the wall by using the two additional openings on  
the Wall Hanger Bracket instead of the openings  
allowing rotation of the Loudspeaker.  
In-Wall Installation  
1. Remove the four screws securing the  
Stabilizer Bar to the back of the  
XR27 Loudspeaker System. Refer to figure 14.  
2. Using the supplied Allen Wrench and hardware, install  
four screws (10/32 x 3/4 inch Allen Head) into the  
openings vacated by the removal of the Stabilizer Bar.  
3. Proceed to the CK27 Installation Guide to install the  
XR27 into the wall.  
Figure 22  
5. Use a suitable wall stud finder to verify a proper  
mounting location for the Loudspeaker on the wall.  
6. Attach the Wall Bracket to the wall studs using the sup-  
plied mounting screws (8 x 2-1/2 inch Phillips Flat  
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Room Placement  
Installation, con’t  
Vertical Mount Floor Stand Installation  
1. Remove the four screws securing the Stabilizer Bar to  
the back of the XR27 Loudspeaker System. Refer to  
figure 14 on page 8.  
2. Using the supplied Allen Wrench and hardware, install  
four screws (10/32 x 3/4 inch Allen Head) into the  
openings vacated by the removal of the Stabilizer Bar.  
3. Proceed to the ST27 Installation Guide to install the  
XR27 into the Vertical Mount Floor Stand.  
Room Placement  
Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect  
performance. The XR27 Loudspeaker System is designed  
for both Music and Home Theater Systems. The optimal  
method for selecting speaker locations includes the use of  
a real time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced  
system installer. An uncompromising installation would  
take into consideration the floor, wall and ceiling  
Figure 18  
coverings, the type and placement of furniture and can  
even include the architectural design of the room and its  
construction materials. In those instances where placement  
in the room is fixed, an environmental equalizer may be  
needed to restore proper musical balance.  
Locating Loudspeakers for use in a Music System  
When used in a Music System the distance between the  
Loudspeakers and the listener to the Loudspeakers should  
form an isosceles triangle. If the speakers are too far apart  
relative to the listener, some imaging can be lost. Refer to  
figure 19.  
Placement near a wall, corner, floor, ceiling or any in-  
tersecting surfaces will reinforce some bass frequencies.  
Which bass frequencies are boosted by placement in a par-  
ticular location is dependent on the dimensions of the  
room. Test the various Loudspeaker locations by playing  
music with continuous bass, setting up the speakers and  
listening to them from the main listening spot. Move the  
Loudspeakers to an alternate location and repeat the listen-  
ing, paying attention to how the bass qualities and re-  
sponse levels change. Do not assume the loudest bass is  
best; rather listen for booming (a lack of articulation), as  
well as a balance over the whole spectrum, to assure the  
bass will not drown out the other parts of the music. Ex-  
periment with various Loudspeaker positions to determine  
the best sounding location.  
Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater  
In a Home Theater application, the placement of Left and  
Right Front Loudspeakers can be limited by such  
considerations as the size and location of the video  
monitor. The locating suggestions in the “for use in a  
Music System” section below can still be helpful as a  
starting place. Refer to figure 18.  
Figure 19  
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How to Connect using a single Amplifier  
Connections using a single Amplifier  
How to Prepare Hookup Cables  
The McIntosh XR27 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding  
posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loud-  
speaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier  
Output Terminals:  
1. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Negative (-)  
Binding Post of the Amplifier to the XR27 LOW  
COMmon (-) Binding Post.  
2. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Positive (+)  
Binding Post of the Amplifier to the XR27 LOW 4S (+)  
Binding Post.  
Note: The LOW and MID/HIGH COMmon (-) Binding Posts  
must have a jumper installed between them. Likewise  
the LOW and MID/HIGH 4S (+) Binding Posts must  
also have a jumper installed between them. If the XR27  
Loudspeaker is installed into wall, use the IN-WALL  
Binding Posts instead of the LOW Binding Posts.  
3. Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding  
Posts.  
Bare wire cable ends:  
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable  
ends, refer to figures 20, 21 & 22. If the cable is  
stranded, care-  
fully twist the  
strands to-  
gether as  
tightly as pos-  
sible.  
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with  
solder to keep the strands together and/or attach a  
spade lug.  
McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier  
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:  
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of  
the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and  
tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly  
clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out.  
Refer to figures 23, 24 & 25.  
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How to Prepare Hookup Cables  
The McIntosh XR27 Loudspeaker System utilizes binding  
posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loud-  
speaker 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, care-  
fully twist the  
strands to-  
gether as  
tightly as pos-  
sible.  
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with  
solder to keep the strands together and/or attach a  
spade lug.  
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:  
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of  
the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and  
tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly  
clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out.  
Refer to figures 23, 24 & 25.  
McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number Two  
How to Connect using two Amplifiers  
1. Remove the jumpers between the LOW and MID/HIGH  
Binding Posts and save them for possible future use.  
2. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Negative (-)  
Binding Post of the Amplifier Number One to the XR27  
LOW COMmon (-) Binding Post.  
McIntosh Single Channel Amplifier Number One  
Note: If the XR27 Loudspeaker is installed into wall, use the  
IN-WALL Binding Posts instead of the LOW Binding  
Posts.  
3. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Positive (+)  
Binding Post of the Amplifier Number One to the XR27  
LOW 4S (+) Binding Post.  
4. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Negative (-)  
Binding Post of the Amplifier Number Two to the  
XR27 MID/HIGH COMmon (-) Binding Post.  
5. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the Positive (+)  
Binding Post of the Amplifier Number Two to the  
XR27 MID/HIGH 4S (+) Binding Post.  
6. Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding  
Posts.  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
System Driver Complement  
Four 8 inch Woofers  
One 6.5 inch Midrange  
Five 1 inch Dome Tweeters  
Impedance  
4 ohms Nominal  
Frequency Response  
80Hz - 20kHz  
Sensitivity  
89dB (2.8V/1m)  
Crossover Frequencies  
275Hz  
2,800Hz  
Power Handling  
1200 Watts Maximum  
Overall Dimensions  
13-1/16 inches (33.18cm) Height  
46-5/8 inches (118.43cm) Width  
5-3/4 inches (14.61cm) Depth  
Finish  
Black Ash, Natural Cherry, Red Cherry  
Weight  
84 pounds (38 kg) net, 105 pounds (48 kg) in shipping  
carton  
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Packing Instructions  
Packing Instructions  
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for  
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as re-  
ceived. 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 car-  
ton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or  
write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora-  
tory.  
High Frequency Section Column  
Quantity Part Number  
Description  
1
1
2
2
034221  
034222  
034205  
034206  
Top shipping carton  
Bottom shipping carton  
Foam end cap  
Foam center cap  
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, NY 13903  
The continuous improvement of its products is the  
policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who  
reserve the right to improve design without notice.  
Printed in the U.S.A.  
McIntosh Part No. 04085501  
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