XLS340
3-Way Loudspeaker

The XLS series offers a unified "Voice," and the XLS340 builds on it. A 5-Tweeter Bessel Array combines with a precision 6-1/2" woofer/midrange driver and precision crossover network to offer exceptional tonal accuracy and power handling. The “Voice” is augmented by two 8" woofers for hammer-like bass reproduction. The midrange and woofer are built on the patented McIntosh LD/HPTM technology that reduces distortion by 10dB or more.

Thanks to the shallow depth of the enclosure, the XLS340 can be positioned on the floor, mounted on a wall, or mounted in a wall with the optional in-wall mounting kit. A rear panel imaging jumper insures optimal dispersion for left, center, or right loudspeaker placement. Extruded aluminum cabinet construction provides maximum rigidity for low distortion output and resonance-free music reproduction.


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The XLS340 and the XCS350 contain the exact same “VOICE” as the XLS320 with the addition of two 8” woofers for expanded
bass reproduction. The XLS340 floor standing or in-wall speaker may be combined with the XCS350 as a matching center
channel. Like the XLS320, the XLS340 and XCS350 share the same shallow 3-3/4” depth and placement options and are as
versatile as your imagination. The XCS350 may be used vertically or horizontally with equally satisfying results.

BESSEL FUNCTION TWEETER ARRAY
The five individual tweeters and their phase relationships are adjusted so that the array acts as a high frequency point source
with a broad dispersion pattern. In addition, the array greatly increases power handling for high frequencies. The Bessel Array
can be used in either the vertical or horizontal position without compromising sonic integrity.

UNIFIED “VOICING”
Combining the Bessel Tweeter Array with a new and exceedingly precise crossover, McIntosh Loudspeaker Engineers established
a structure able to generate a realistic sound image throughout the listening room. This determines the “voice” or sound
character of the speaker and is the foundation of the family of XLS loudspeakers.

PATENTED LD/HP® TECHNOLOGY
McIntosh woofers and midranges feature the patented LD/HP motor structure. This design utilizes aluminum shorting rings at
both ends of the pole piece to extend and linearise the magnetic field around the voice coil. Distortion is reduced by 10dB or
more. These rings also increase voice coil heat dissipation and the power handling of the speaker.

XLS IN-WALL INSTALLATION
Install the XLS320, XLS340 or the XCS350 in a wall with the optional in-wall installation kit. The white metal grill is paintable
to match any wall color and blend into the room’s décor. Pictured are the XLS340’s.

XLS ON-WALL INSTALLATION
If you prefer your speakers off the floor and on a wall, the XLS320, XLS340 and the XCS350 include on-wall mounting
brackets. Shown here is the XLS340 mounted on a wall.

XLS FINISHES
XLS speaker grills are black acoustic fabric with side trim options of brushed champagne, red cherry, natural cherry and
black ash.

Product Details: Specifications

Impedance Nominal
8 Ohms

Magnetic Shielding
All drivers

Woofers
Two 8”

Midrange
One 5.6”

Tweeters
Five 1” dome Bessel Array

Anechoic Response
65Hz – 34kHz  +2dB

Crossover Frequency
275Hz, 2kHz

SPL 2.8V/1m
87dB

Dimensions (H x W x D)
46" (38.1cm) x 14-3/4" (35.6cm) x 12" (30.5cm)

Weight
65 lbs. (29.5kg) net

 


 

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Manuals & Documents

XLS Owners Manual (12984.26KB)

Downloads & Updates

XLS Loudspeaker Literature (263.99KB)

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