McIntosh XR100

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. 

A world-famous audio heritage, made in America

Since its founding in 1949, McIntosh has defined the meaning of high-quality sound reproduction, while setting industry standards for superior performance and reliability. The company is based in Binghamton, New York, where its high-end components and speakers are still individually handcrafted by a team of skilled experts. This uncompromising dedication to quality has made McIntosh one of the most recognized and respected audio manufacturers in the world.