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.
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.
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.
Lift up here
Lift up here
Figure 4
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