McIntosh XCS1K Leaflet

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“meticulously 
engineered to deliver 
ultimate clarity and 
dynamic range”
xcs1k
center channel loudspeaker
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Designed for use in very high quality home theater installations, the McIntosh XCS1K 
Center Channel Loudspeaker delivers extraordinary sound quality, enormous acoustic 
output and 1,200 Watt power-handling. The XCS1K is a full range loudspeaker, producing a 
true-to-life image that is the perfect complement to fine loudspeakers such as the McIntosh 
XRT1K. Not limited for use as a center channel, the XCS1K also excels as a left, right, or 
surround loudspeaker.
The XCS1K features a custom extruded aluminum enclosure. The concave side panels of 
this enclosure resist standing waves for smooth low frequency response while contributing 
to the sophisticated appearance of the loudspeaker. A high-gloss piano black finish insures 
that the XCS1K will complement any décor. An articulating stand is included for easy 
placement and positioning. Three sets of massive gold plated input connectors allow for  
bi- and tri-amping or wiring.
A pair of 10-inch LD/HP woofers is mounted behind a custom curved baffle housing a 
multi-driver line array. Thirty-two 2-inch inverted aluminum dome midrange drivers and 
twenty ¾-inch titanium dome tweeter drivers combine to offer truly exceptional dispersion, 
midrange clarity and very low distortion. The low moving mass of the tweeter elements 
helps extend system response to 45 kHz. This multi-driver approach, now in its’ sixth 
generation, offers wide bandwidth and is phase coherent within the audio band for a 
nonfatiguing sound – a hallmark of McIntosh loudspeakers.
Three-Way McIntosh Arc Array Design
Two 10” Extended Excursion  
Poly Cone Woofers
Thirty-Two 2” Inverted  
Aluminum Dome Midrange  
Drivers in an Arc Design
Twenty ¾” Titanium  
Dome Tweeters
Low Distortion  
Acoustic Reproduction
Superior Acoustic Imaging
High Efficiently Acoustic Output
High Power Handling
Variable 0 to 30 Degree Stand
Single, Bi and Tri-Amp  
Wiring Capability