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McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, pair front view
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, front view without grille
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, angle view
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, front view with grille
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, side view
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, rear view
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, pair with and without grilles
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, midrange and woofer detail
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, binding posts detail
McIntosh XRT2.1K in Piano Black, base detail

McIntosh Labs

XRT2.1K Floorstanding Loudspeaker

$80,000

McIntosh · XRT Line Array

McIntosh's flagship loudspeaker: a seven-foot, 81-driver line array built to fill a large room with full-range sound at realistic levels.

Price is for one speaker. Left and right speakers are mirror-imaged models; order one of each for a stereo pair.

12 Hz
frequency response, low end
81
drivers per speaker
90 dB
sensitivity (2.8 V/1 m)
354 lb
per speaker

The XRT2.1K is a ported four-way design. Six 8-inch nanocarbon fiber/Nomex honeycomb woofers and two 6.5-inch low-frequency midranges sit in a bass cabinet of brushed and black aluminum with seven coats of piano black, while a line array of 28 two-inch and 45 three-quarter-inch aluminum-magnesium domes handles the midrange and treble. The array hangs from the cabinet on steel spiders, and the whole speaker stands on a machined aluminum and glass base with four adjustable feet. The crossover uses low-loss capacitors and high-current inductors chosen for linearity at high power.

A line array spreads sound evenly from front to back: listeners close to the speaker are not overwhelmed, and those farther away lose little level, so the stereo image holds up across a row of seats. TONE Audio's reviewer heard big dynamic swings, a solid bass foundation and convincing height, with low-level detail intact. This is a speaker for a large, dedicated room and for powerful amplification; separate Solid Cinch terminals for the mid/high, low and subwoofer sections allow tri-amping or tri-wiring.

Key technologies

  • Line array. 28 two-inch midranges and 45 three-quarter-inch tweeters per speaker, for even coverage across the room.
  • Nanocarbon fiber/Nomex woofers. Six 8-inch long-throw woofers and two 6.5-inch low-frequency midranges.
  • High-power crossover. Low-loss capacitors and high-current inductors chosen for linearity at high power.
  • Tri-amp and tri-wire. Three sets of gold-plated Solid Cinch binding posts: mid/high, low and subwoofer.
  • Isolating base. Machined aluminum and glass pedestal on four adjustable feet.
  • Power Control. The front logo can light green when connected to a McIntosh system via Power Control.

Finishes

  • Piano Black with black knit cloth magnetic grilles
Specifications
Type Ported 4-way floorstanding line array
Woofers 6 × 8 in, nanocarbon fiber/Nomex honeycomb, long throw
Low-frequency midranges 2 × 6.5 in, nanocarbon fiber/Nomex honeycomb, long throw
Upper midranges 28 × 2 in aluminum-magnesium dome
Tweeters 45 × ¾ in aluminum-magnesium dome
Frequency response 12 Hz – 45 kHz
Sensitivity 90 dB SPL (2.8 V, 1 m)
Impedance 8 Ω nominal
Power rating 2,000 W
Crossover points 150 Hz, 450 Hz, 2.1 kHz
Dimensions (H × W × D) 83.2 × 22.7 × 25.8 in (211.2 × 57.7 × 65.6 cm), height incl. feet
Weight 354 lb (160.2 kg) each
Sold as Single speaker (left or right)

McIntosh XRT2.1K product page and specifications

Where it sits in the range

Best in large, dedicated listening rooms. Pair with powerful McIntosh amplification; tri-amping is possible.

  • XRT2.1K (this model)
  • XRT1.1K: line array, 70 drivers per speaker
  • XCS1.5K: center channel for the XRT models
  • ML1 Mk II: sealed 4-way, 12 in woofer, stand included
  • LCR80: compact left/center/right speaker
  • PS2K: 4 × 13 in, 2,000 W
  • PS1K: 2 × 13 in, 1,000 W

For home theater, the matching center channel is the XCS1.5K, and the PS2K and PS1K are McIntosh's powered subwoofers.

Reviews

Plan your XRT2.1K system 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.

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