McIntosh XRT1K - Manual (Page 8)

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Installation
Loudspeaker Placement
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.
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 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.
Locating Loudspeakers for use in a Music System
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.
Unpacking the Loudspeaker
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.
CAUTION: This Loudspeaker weighs 168 pounds (76.2 kgs).
It requires three or more persons to safely handle
the Loudspeaker.
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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