The XRT2.1K Loudspeaker represents the next evolution of McIntosh home audio speakers. Borne from our 45+ years of designing speakers, the XRT2.1K is a full range system that provides spacious sound reproduction with an unusually deep sound stage. Standing 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall, a pair of them will grab the attention of every person in the room. But when the music starts, the only thing people will pay attention to is the enveloping sound they are experiencing.
The XRT2.1K utilizes our renowned line array speaker principles to produce an even sound dispersion pattern. Listeners closer to the speaker will not be overwhelmed by extremely loud sound while those further away will notice hardly any drop off in sound level. The resulting sound is smooth and wide for all listeners, producing exceptional stereo imaging in nearly all listening positions.
A 4-way speaker, the XRT2.1K produces excellent sound quality at all levels of the human audio spectrum. The unique left and right speaker each use a total of 81 drivers consisting of (6) 8” woofers, (2) 6.5” low frequency midranges, (28) 2” upper frequency midranges and (45) ¾” tweeters, to deliver a nearly unparalleled sound reproduction. The woofer and low frequency midrange drivers, housed in the large bass enclosure cabinet, are brand new designs that were specifically created for the XRT2.1K. Their extremely stiff yet lightweight diaphragms combined with a very long throw design ensures amazing extension on low frequencies. Located on the line array are the Aluminum–Magnesium upper frequency midrange and tweeter metal drivers, which have been specially customized for the XRT2.1K and feature neodymium magnets.
ELECTRONIC SPECIFICATIONS
Impedance Nominal
8 Ohms
Power Rating
2,000 Watts
Frequency Response
12Hz - 45kHz
Sound Pressure Level, 2.8V/1m
90dB
Crossover
150Hz, 450Hz, 2.1kHz
DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Number of Woofers
6
Woofer Size
8"
Woofer Type
Nanocarbon Fiber/Nomex Honeycomb Long Throw
Number of Midranges
Low Frequency: 2
Upper Frequency: 28
Midrange Size
Low Frequency: 6.5"
Upper Frequency: 2"
Midrange Type
Low Frequency: Nanocarbon Fiber/Nomex Honeycomb Long Throw
Upper Frequency: Aluminum–Magnesium Dome
Number of Tweeters
45
Tweeter Size
3/4"
Tweeter Type
Aluminum–Magnesium Dome
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
System Type
Ported 4-Way Floor Standing
Grille
Black knit cloth, magnetically attached
Available Finishes
Piano Black
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Visually, the XRT2.1K is as striking as it sounds. The reinforced bass cabinet is a combination of brushed and black aluminum and is finished with 7 layers of high gloss piano black paint. The line array mimics the timeless McIntosh front panel appearance with a glossy black center section and 2 silver aluminum end caps. It is suspended from the front of the bass cabinet via steel spiders that are capped with magnetically attached covers that look like a McIntosh control knob.