HT3
In-Wall / On-Wall Home Theater 2-way Dipole Surround Loudspeakers
The McIntosh HT-3 Loudspeaker System is designed for Home Theater and Music Reproduction. It is a two-way dipole system with two 5-inch low frequency and two 1-inch dome tweeters. The HT-3 is designed to work as Surround Loudspeaker in a Home Theater System.
The HT-3 Loudspeaker performance is equivalent to the quality of McIntosh’s legendary line of Amplifiers, Preamplifiers, Signal Processors and Signal Sources, without imparting distortion or coloration of its own. It also complements the capabilities and the remarkably low distortion of McIntosh Power Amplifiers.
To reproduce sound accurately, all forms of distortion, both harmonic and intermodulation, must be kept to a minimum. This has been the result of the design of the McIntosh HT-3 Loudspeaker System. Each loudspeaker element and crossover component has been carefully designed for durability, efficiency, and above all, low distortion.
The McIntosh HT-3 Loudspeaker System will function as an excellent Home Theater Loudspeaker Surround Loudspeaker.
HT-3 On-wall and HT-3 In-Wall Features
High Performance Drivers
Each HT-3 enclosure contains two 5-inch Polypropylene Low Frequency Drivers and two 1-inch Aluminum Dome High Frequency Drivers arranged in an Antiphase Dipole, Mirror Image configuration.
Special Crossover
At frequencies below 350Hz both Low Frequency Drivers operate in-phase; above 350Hz both the Low Frequency Drivers and Tweeters operate out-of-phase thus providing the desired diffused surround effect. Both the Low and High Frequency Drivers are crossed over at a 12dB per octave rate.
High Efficiency
The Loudspeaker Elements used in the HT-3 Loudspeaker System have also been designed for high efficiency. As a result any McIntosh Power Amplifier, even our smallest, will provide satisfying room filling sound, yet they can be used with amplifiers up to 200 watts.
Minimum Visual Impact
The HT-3s offer a unique solution to the problem of integrating superb surround sound into a room without drawing attention to the Loudspeakers. The removable metal grilles can be custom painted or wall papered to perfectly match your decor.
Sealed Enclosures
A sealed solidly braced enclosure is used in both the Surface Mount and Flush Mount version for superior sound and freedom from bleeding into adjacent rooms.
Gold Plated Input Connectors
The HT-3 input connectors are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity.
THX® Approved
The HT-3 Surround Loudspeaker System meets and exceeds the performance requirements of the THX Standard for the best possible reproduction of a film sound track that was originally created for use in a movie theater.
THX® is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm, Ltd.
HT-3 On-Wall and HT-3 In-Wall Specifications
System Driver Complement
Two 5-inch Low Frequency Drivers
Two 1-inch Dome Tweeters
Impedance
4 ohms Nominal
Frequency Response
85Hz - 12kHz
Sensitivity
88dB (2.8V/1m)
Crossover Frequency
1,500Hz
Power Handling
200 Watts Maximum
Overall Dimensions
HT-3 Surface Mount with grille:
14-7/8 inches (37.78cm) Height, 14-7/8 inches (37.78cm) Width, 5-15/16 inches (15.09cm) Depth
HT-3 Flush Mount with grille and trim frame:
15-7/16 inches (39.22cm) Height, 15-7/16 inches (39.22cm) Width, 5-3/16 inches (14.75cm) Depth
Finish
Grilles and Trim Frame are painted white
Weight (each)
HT-3 Surface Mount:
17.6 pounds (7.98kg) net, 23 pounds (10.43kg) in shipping carton
HT-3 Flush Mount:
19.5 pounds (8.85kg) net, 25 pounds (11.34kg) in shipping carton
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