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    XLS360 y y y y y XLS340 y y y y y XLS320 y y y y y XCS350 Owner ’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Loudspeaker Systems[...]

  • Page 2

    2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . W ARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING T O QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. T o prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user servi[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Customer Service T echnical Assist ance Please T ake A Moment Thank Y ou Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. The serial number , purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Y our decision to own a McI[...]

  • Page 4

    4 Introduction Import ant Information 1 LD/HP Pat. No. 5,151,943 The McIntosh XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 Loudspeaker Systems are designed for Home Theater and Music Reproduction. Many of today’ s Loudspeakers are designed only for Home Theater applications, not so with these Loudspeaker Systems. They are also designed for the accurate repr[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Performance Features Import ant Information, Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features • Patented LD/HP T echnology The McIntosh Low Frequency and Midrange Loudspeaker Elements feature the patented LD/HP motor structure. This design, when compared to conventional Loudspeaker Elements, reduces distortion significantly . It als[...]

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    6 The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for the XLS320 or XLS340 Loudspeaker Sys- tem. There is additional information on page 18 pertaining to installing the Loudspeaker . Dimensions Front V iew of XLS320 with Grille Removed Rear View of XLS320 Side V iew of XLS320 4 -1/2 " 1 1.4cm 15 -5/16" 38.9cm 8 -9/16&[...]

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    7 44 -1/16 " 1 1 1.9cm 10 -5/8 " 27.0cm 18" 45.7cm 24 -1 1/16 " 62.7cm 2 -1/16 " 5.2cm 34 -9/16 " 87.8cm 15 -3/16 " 38.6cm 5 -13/16 " 5.8cm 39 -3/8 " 100.0cm 14 -3/4 " 37.5cm 12" 30.5cm 4 -1/16 " 10.3cm 7 -3/8 " 18.7cm 4 -1/16 " 10.3cm 35 -9/32 " 89.6cm 5 -1/4 " 13.3cm [...]

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    8 2 -1/16 " 5.2cm 41 -3/4 " 106.0cm 19 -3/16 " 48.7cm 7 -3/16 " 18.3cm 8 -7/8 " 22.5cm 46 -9/16 " 1 18.3cm 9 -1/4 " 23.5cm 3 -13/16 " 9.7cm 13" 33.0cm 51 -3/8 " 130.5cm 13 -1/8 " 33.3cm 27 -1/4 " 69.2cm 33 -15/16 " 86.2cm 17 -3/4 " 45.1cm 4 -1/16 " 10.3cm 37 -3/4 " 95.9[...]

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    9 Dimensions, con’t Note: The XCS350 is supplied with an adjustable S tabilizer Bar . Please allow for various height/angle. Front V iew of XCS350 with Grille Removed Rear V iew of XCS350 with the stabilizer bar removed T op V iew of XCS350 6 -9/16 " 16.7cm 17 -1/32 " 43.3cm 27 -1/2 " 69.9cm 4 -3/16 " 10.6cm 5 -5/16 " 13.[...]

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    10 Installation Installation Overview The instructions that follow are for the unpacking, assem- bly and setup of the XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 Loudspeaker Systems as supplied. For several models, an optional In W all Mounting Kit is available. If the Loudspeaker is to be Mounted On or In W all, refer to “Locating the Loudspeaker System?[...]

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    11 Inst allation 6. Place the Loudspeaker System, with the front facing up, on foam end caps located on top of the shipping carton, with the bottom of the XLS340 overhanging the end of the shipping carton. Refer to figure 3. 7. Using the supplied Allen W rench, remove four screws from the XLS340 Bottom. Refer to figure 4. 8. Unpack the Floor Standi[...]

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    12 Inst allation, con’t 8. Orient the Floor Standing Base with the widest end of the base facing up and the totally flat side of the base pointing away from the XLS360. Refer to figure 7. 9. Attach the Floor S tanding Base to the XLS360 using the four supplied machine bolts and washers. 10. Orient the Loudspeaker and the Grille with the rounded e[...]

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    13 Inst allation, con’t 7. Attach the four rubber bumpers to the bottom long edge of the XCS350 Loudspeaker System. Refer to fig- ure 8. 8. Loosen, but do not remove, the three screws securing the Stabilizer Bar to the back of the XCS350. Refer to figure 9. 9. Reposition the Stabilizer Bar even with the previously applied rubber bumpers on the si[...]

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    14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Inst allation, con’t 2. Attach either the flush mount or angle mount bracket to the rear of the Loudspeaker using the two screws (just removed in the previous step), being sure to orient the bracket as illustrated in figures 15 and 16. 3. Determine the Loudspeaker Mounting Location on the wall, making sure the Mounting Brac[...]

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    15 Inst allation, con’t Remove Screws Remove Screws Figure 20 Note: Use extr eme caution to avoid any existing electrical wiring, plumbing, etc., located inside the wall. 4. Refer to figures 23 and 24 to in- stall the appropriate W all Brack- ets on the wall (orient the bracket as illustrated) using the supplied Mounting Screws. If the Flush Moun[...]

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    16 Inst allation, con’t How to Mount the XCS350 Loudspeaker On the W all The supplied On W all Mounting Brackets allow for four different mounting positions of the XCS350 Loudspeaker relative to the wall, both vertical and horizontial. T wo posi- tions are flush mount, with the Loudspeaker close to and parallel with the wall. The other positions [...]

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    17 Inst allation, con’t 6. Align the Grille fasteners to the Loudspeaker Grom- mets (four on each side). Carefully push down to se- cure the Grille to the Loudspeaker . Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 34 Figure 33[...]

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    18 Inst allation, con’t Locating the Loudspeaker System Loudspeaker placement in a room can greatly affect performance. The XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 are designed for use as a Left and Right Loudspeaker in a Music System, or as a Front and Surround Loudspeakers in a Home Theater System. The optimal method for selecting speaker locations i[...]

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    19 T weeter Array Optimization The XLS320, XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 Loudspeaker Systems incorporate a special feature in the Crossover Network for optimization of the sound coming from the five tweeter array , refer to figure 37. The three different settings in the crossover network have to do with the physical location of the Loudspeaker in the H[...]

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    20 Connection for use with a Low Power Amplifier (default setting) Connection plate Jumper Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output T erminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulati[...]

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    21 How to Connect the XLS320 Loudspeakers Connection for use with a High Power Amplifier (optional setting) Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output T erminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove su[...]

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    22 Connection with one Amplifier McIntosh T wo Channel Power Amplifier Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output T erminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable en[...]

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    23 How to Connect the XLS340, XLS360 and XCS350 Loudspeakers Connection with two Amplifiers Preparing Hookup Cables The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output T erminals: Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulat[...]

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    24 XLS340 Specifications Driver Complement T wo 8 inch LD/HP W oofers One 6-1/2 inch LD/HP Midrange Five 1 inch Dome T weeters (in a Bessel Function Array) Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 38Hz - 34kHz -6dB (T ypical Room) 65Hz - 34kHz + 2dB (Anechoic Response) Sensitivity 85dB (2.8V/1m) Cr ossover Frequencies 1.5kHz 250Hz Power Handling[...]

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    25 XLS360 Specifications Specifications XCS350 Specifications Driver Complement T wo 10 inch LD/HP W oofers One 6-1/2 inch LD/HP Midrange Five 1 inch Dome T weeters (in a Bessel Function Array) Impedance 8 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 34Hz - 34kHz -6dB (T ypical Room) 55Hz - 34kHz + 2dB (Anechoic Response) Sensitivity 85dB (2.8V/1m) Cr ossover F[...]

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    26 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below . The XLS360 shipping carton uses banding straps to make sure the box is held together securely . Note: The Floor S tand must be r emoved from the XLS340/ XLS360 Loudspeaker and packed in its own shipping ca[...]

  • Page 27

    27 Packing Instructions XCS350 Shipping Carton and Part s List XLS360 Shipping Cartons and Part s List Quantity Part Number Description 1 034290 Shipping carton top 1 034289 Shipping carton bottom 2 034244 Foam end caps 1 034245 Foam center cap 1 034309 Floor stand shipping carton 1 033300 Microfoam to wrap up the floor stand 1 033085 Air Cap botto[...]

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    McIntosh Part No. 04094100 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.[...]