McIntosh XR50

Compact speakers with a big kick

With so much attention paid to McIntosh's audio components, with their famous glowing blue power meters and distinctive black glass front panels, you might have overlooked their speakers. That would be a real shame, because McIntosh speakers are every bit as musically explosive and dynamic as their other audio gear. And it's no wonder. McIntosh goes the extra mile with their speakers, exhaustively testing them in their full-size anechoic chamber, and carefully handcrafting each one from the finest materials in their Binghamton, New York factory. Despite being the most compact design in their lineup, McIntosh's XR50 bookshelf speaker delivers a terrific sonic wallop that you would only expect from a much larger speaker. It's ideal for use in the finest music and home theater systems. 

Exceptional imaging, clarity, and power handling

The XR50's upper-frequency drivers are mounted to a heavy gauge alloy baffle for ultra-precise alignment. McIntosh places the XR50's 3/4" titanium dome tweeter between two 2" inverted dome midrange drivers for a smooth, even response pattern with spacious imaging and soundstaging. This multiple driver array also provides increased power handling, plus greater dynamic range and output with less distortion since each driver doesn't have to work as hard.

Patented woofer for powerful bass

The XR50's deep, powerful bass comes courtesy of a patented McIntosh 6" LD/HP® (Low Distortion/High Performance) woofer. Compared to conventional woofer designs, this driver feature an advanced magnetic circuit that significantly reduces distortion while increasing power handling and efficiency. Its rigid, die-cast alloy basket, four-layer copper voice coil, and polypropylene cone with a rubber surround acts as a near-perfect air piston for fast, articulate bass and superb transient response. 

Beautiful inside and out

McIntosh builds each XR50 enclosure with non-parallel internal sides to reduce distortion caused by internal standing waves. 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 XR50 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.

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