McIntosh XRT1K ユーザーズマニュアル

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Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect per-

formance. The XRT1K Loudspeaker is designed for both 

Music and Home Theater Systems. The optimal method 

for selecting speaker locations includes the use of a real 

time spectrum analyzer operated by an experienced system 

installer. An uncompromising installation would take into 

consideration the floor, wall and ceiling coverings, the 

type and placement of furniture and can even include the 

architectural design of the room and its construction ma-

terials. In those instances where placement in the room is 

fixed, an enviromental equalizer may be needed to restore 

proper musical balance.

Placement near a wall, corner, floor, ceiling or any 

intersecting surfaces will reinforce or diminish some bass 

frequencies. The bass frequencies that are altered by place-

ment in a particular location is dependent on the dimen-

sions of the room. If professional measurement equipment 

is not available, listen to the Loudspeaker. Try  various 

locations by listening to music containing continuous bass 

and finding a location where there is an over all musi-

cal balance in the sound and the bass content is does not 

predominate.

The XRT1K Column’s Smooth Frequency Response 

may be altered by a large 

object(s) located in the sound 

waves path or by locating the 

column too close to a side wall. 

There should be an unobstruct-

ed area in front of the column 

of at least 30 degrees either side 

from the center axis for the best 

performance. Refer to figure 1.

In a Home Theater application, the placement of Left and 

Right Front Loudspeakers can 

be limited by such consider-

ations as the size and loca-

tion of the video monitor. The 

locating suggestions in the “for 

use in a Music System” sec-

tion below can still be helpful 

as a starting place. Refer to          

figure 2.

When used in a Music System the distance between the 

Loudspeakers and the listener 

to the Loudspeakers should 

form an equilaterial or an 

acute isosceles triangle. If 

the speakers are too far apart 

relative to the listener, some 

imaging can be lost. Refer to 

figure 3.

To protect the fine finish of the XRT1K Loudspeaker 

System during the installation process, it is advisable to 

prepare a suitable adjustment area. A freshly vacuumed 

carpeted area covered with a soft, clean fabric, such as a 

large bed linen or blanket would be suitable.

It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIn-

tosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation 

and operation, install the XRT1K Loudspeaker System and 

any associated audio equipment.

1. Orient the XRT1K shipping carton with the arrows on 

the outside of the carton pointing upward.

2. Remove the banding material from the shipping car-

ton and lift off the top of the shipping carton and set it 

aside.

3. Remove the Top Foam peices from the Loudspeaker 

and lift up on the rear of the Loudspeaker and place it 

on the prepared working area. Refer to figure 4.

4. Stand the Loudspeaker upright and remove the Blue 

Protective Cloth Cover.

5. Place the Loudspeaker in the desired location. Retain 

the shipping carton, foam packing material and cloth 

cover for possible future use.

Figure 1

Figure 3

Figure 2

Figure 4

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