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McIntosh XL-1 Speaker System & XL-1W Subwoofer * Manual

McIntosh XL-1 Speaker System & XL-1W Subwoofer * Manual

The McIntosh XL-1 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker system produced around 1987, featuring a 6.5-inch woofer and 1-inch tweeter in a sealed enclosure. Key specs include 8-ohm nominal impedance, 85 dB sensitivity, and a frequency response of 70 - 20,000 Hz, with dimensions of 21x33x18 cm. They are designed for high-quality, compact, efficient sound reproduction.

McIntosh XL-1 Technical Specifications
  • Type: 2-way, 2-driver loudspeaker system
  • Frequency Response: 70Hz to 20kHz (some models may vary, with similar vintage units reporting 38Hz - 20,000Hz)
  • Impedance: 8 Ohm Nominal
  • Sensitivity: 85 dB
  • Power Rating: 125 Watts RMS
  • Drivers: 6.5" Woofer (Seas P17RCD) with polypropylene cone, 1" Tweeter
  • Enclosure: Sealed Box
  • Dimensions: 21 x 33 x 18 cm (approx. 8.25" W x 13" H x 7" D)
  • Finish: Walnut
Features & Design
  • Woofer: The 6.5-inch woofer is designed with a reverse-polarized magnet glued to the back plate, which reduces the stray magnetic field to allow placement near TV sets without causing color distortion.
  • Structure: They are designed with a cast metal basket and a sealed cabinet.
  • Placement: Generally, these are placed on stands or shelves
The McIntosh XL-1W is a passive, walnut-finished bass speaker (subwoofer) designed to complement the smaller XL-1 bookshelf speakers, featuring a single 12-inch dual-voice coil woofer. It has a 20Hz to 150Hz frequency response, 250-watt peak power rating, 85dB/W/m sensitivity, and 8-ohm impedance.

Key Specifications of the XL-1W:
  • Woofer: 12" McIntosh dual voice coil
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 150Hz
  • Power Rating: 250W Peak (100W nominal per)
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Output Sensitivity: 85dB/watt/meter
  • Crossover Frequencies: 90Hz (each channel)
  • Dimensions: 27-7/32" H, 17-1/2" W, 11-3/4" D
  • Weight: 62 lb
  • Protection: Fuse for each channel
$500.00
McIntosh XL-1 Speaker System & XL-1W Subwoofer * Manual
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The McIntosh XL-1 is a 2-way bookshelf speaker system produced around 1987, featuring a 6.5-inch woofer and 1-inch tweeter in a sealed enclosure. Key specs include 8-ohm nominal impedance, 85 dB sensitivity, and a frequency response of 70 - 20,000 Hz, with dimensions of 21x33x18 cm. They are designed for high-quality, compact, efficient sound reproduction.

McIntosh XL-1 Technical Specifications
  • Type: 2-way, 2-driver loudspeaker system
  • Frequency Response: 70Hz to 20kHz (some models may vary, with similar vintage units reporting 38Hz - 20,000Hz)
  • Impedance: 8 Ohm Nominal
  • Sensitivity: 85 dB
  • Power Rating: 125 Watts RMS
  • Drivers: 6.5" Woofer (Seas P17RCD) with polypropylene cone, 1" Tweeter
  • Enclosure: Sealed Box
  • Dimensions: 21 x 33 x 18 cm (approx. 8.25" W x 13" H x 7" D)
  • Finish: Walnut
Features & Design
  • Woofer: The 6.5-inch woofer is designed with a reverse-polarized magnet glued to the back plate, which reduces the stray magnetic field to allow placement near TV sets without causing color distortion.
  • Structure: They are designed with a cast metal basket and a sealed cabinet.
  • Placement: Generally, these are placed on stands or shelves
The McIntosh XL-1W is a passive, walnut-finished bass speaker (subwoofer) designed to complement the smaller XL-1 bookshelf speakers, featuring a single 12-inch dual-voice coil woofer. It has a 20Hz to 150Hz frequency response, 250-watt peak power rating, 85dB/W/m sensitivity, and 8-ohm impedance.

Key Specifications of the XL-1W:
  • Woofer: 12" McIntosh dual voice coil
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 150Hz
  • Power Rating: 250W Peak (100W nominal per)
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Output Sensitivity: 85dB/watt/meter
  • Crossover Frequencies: 90Hz (each channel)
  • Dimensions: 27-7/32" H, 17-1/2" W, 11-3/4" D
  • Weight: 62 lb
  • Protection: Fuse for each channel
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