McIntosh XR200 User Manual

8
Installation
Loudspeaker Placement
Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect per-
formance. The XR200 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 musical
balance in the sound and the bass content does not pre-
dominate.
The XR200’s Smooth Frequency Response may be al-
tered by a large
object(s) located
in the sound
waves path or
by locating the
Loudspeaker
too close to a
side wall. There
should be an
unobstructed
area in front of
the Loudspeak-
er of at least 30
degrees either
side from the
center axis for
the best perfor-
mance. Refer to figure 1.
Locating Loudspeakers for use in Home Theater
In a Home Theater application, the placement of Left and
Right Front
Loudspeakers
can be limited
by such consid-
erations as the
size and loca-
tion of the video
monitor. The
locating sugges-
tions in the “for
use in a Music
System” section
below can still
be helpful as a
starting place.
Refer to figure 2.
Locating Loudspeakers for use in a Music System
When used in a Music System the distance between the
Loudspeakers
and the listener
to the Loud-
speakers should
form an equi-
laterial 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.
Unpacking the Loudspeaker
To protect the fine finish of the XR200 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 XR200 Loudspeaker System and
any associated audio equipment.
CAUTION: This Loudspeaker weighs 113 pounds (51.3 kgs). It
requires two or more persons to safely handle the
Loudspeaker.
Figure 1
Figure 3
Figure 2

McIntosh XR200 Specifications

General

Brand	McIntosh
Model	XR200
Category	Speaker System
Language	English