McIntosh · Heritage Loudspeakers
A modern revival of McIntosh's first loudspeaker from 1970: a sealed four-way in American Walnut, with a 12-inch woofer and its own stand.
Price is per pair. The matching stands are included.
The ML1 Mk II places two 4-inch low-frequency midranges, a 2-inch soft-dome upper midrange and a three-quarter-inch titanium-dome tweeter close together on a milled transition plate, above a 12-inch woofer in its own airtight sealed enclosure. The woofer uses McIntosh's patented LD/HP magnetic circuit, and modern design tools shaped its bass response so the external equalizer of the original is no longer needed. The driver layout is symmetrical, so there is no left or right speaker. The Mk II replaces the original's wooden slats with a black knit cloth grille trimmed in metal.
Stereophile's reviewer singled out its off-axis performance, which makes it a good choice for listeners who don't always sit in the sweet spot. McIntosh says a subwoofer typically isn't needed. It is rated from 75 to 600 W and works with both lower-power and high-power McIntosh amplifiers; the crossover can be bi-wired or bi-amped. It suits small and medium-sized rooms and listeners who want vintage McIntosh style with current engineering.
| Type | Sealed 4-way |
| Woofer | 1 × 12 in polypropylene cone, LD/HP magnetic circuit |
| Low-frequency midranges | 2 × 4 in polypropylene cone |
| Upper midrange | 1 × 2 in soft dome |
| Tweeter | 1 × ¾ in titanium dome |
| Frequency response | 27 Hz – 45 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB SPL (2.8 V, 1 m) |
| Impedance | 8 Ω nominal |
| Power rating | 75 – 600 W |
| Crossover points | 180 Hz, 500 Hz, 4.5 kHz |
| Dimensions, speaker (H × W × D) | 26.1 × 15 × 13.4 in (66.4 × 38.1 × 34 cm) |
| Dimensions, stand (H × W × D) | 10.25 × 16 × 16 in (26 × 40.6 × 40.6 cm) |
| Weight | 66 lb (30 kg) speaker; 19 lb (8.6 kg) stand |
| Sold as | Pair, with matching stands |
Best in small-to-medium rooms. Works with lower-power and high-power McIntosh amplifiers.
Hear the ML1 Mk II with Pearl Audio
Pearl Audio is an authorized McIntosh dealer. We can help with room placement, amplifier matching, delivery and setup, and arrange a listening appointment. Call (503) 222-2599 or email sales@pearlaudio.com.
