McIntosh XR100 is a 4-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by McIntosh. It features a 2" dome (x2) Tweeter, 0.75" Super Tweeter, , 8 x 2.0" Midrange and 4 x 6.0" Polypropylene Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 30-45k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. McIntosh XR100 has an MSRP of 11000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the McIntosh XR100 is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
McIntosh XR100 Lifestyle
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Frequency Response of the McIntosh XR100 Speaker
McIntosh XR100 has a Frequency response range of 30-45k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 75-600 watts. With a minimum frequency of 30 Hz, XR100 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how XR100's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the McIntosh XR100's 30Hz:
McIntosh XR100's titanium tweeter with neodymium-iron-boron alloy magnet dome (x2) Tweeter
Crossover frequency of the McIntosh XR100?
Impedance and Sensitivity
McIntosh XR100's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so McIntosh XR100 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, McIntosh XR100 is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the McIntosh XR100:
Input Type
XR100 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
McIntosh XR100 Back View
McIntosh XR100 External Dimensions and Weight
McIntosh XR100 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 49-13/16 x 11-5/8 x 17inch (1266.0 x 296.0 x 432.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of McIntosh XR100 is approximately 1278.7cm2 / 198.2inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of McIntosh XR100, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
McIntosh XR100 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the McIntosh XR100 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
McIntosh XR100 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe McIntosh XR100 weighs 31.14kg / 68.5lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how XR100's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
Cabinet type and Materials
McIntosh XR100 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a Real wood veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
McIntosh XR100 - Side View
Speaker Feet
McIntosh XR100 comes with the parts below which you can use to secure your loudspeaker on the surface that you are putting on:
4 Feet4 Glides4 Tiptoes It is always recommended to use some kind of feet under all types of speakers. Besides limiting the movement of the speakers, it also compensates for non-flat surfaces and limits the contact surface area of the speaker. Rubber based feet also help isolating the vibrations within certain frequency ranges.
McIntosh XR100 Feet
Port Position
McIntosh XR100 is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Available colors
McIntosh XR100 is available in Red Walnut, Black and Pear Maple.
Does the McIntosh XR100 come with a Grille?
XR100 comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
McIntosh XR100 with Grille
What's in the Box of McIntosh XR100?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of XR100:
Floorstanding loudspeakerGrille4 Feet4 Glides4 Tiptoes4 ScrewsOwners Manual
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the McIntosh XR100.
User's Manual
For more information about how to setup, use and maintain the McIntosh XR100, use the direct link below to download the official manual document:
Download User Manual for McIntosh XR100
Official Brochure
Here is a link to download the official brochure for the McIntosh XR100 speaker:
Official Brochure for McIntosh XR100
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the McIntosh XR100 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for McIntosh XR100
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.