wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Hey all, I can across a set of McIntosh XR16 speakers for sale, 12” woofer, 8” mid and two tweeters. They look nice but I am not familiar with their speaker line, I called McIntosh and they said they were made in mid 80s. If anyone has heard them or has any information I’d appreciate it, he is asking around $500, thanks Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I remember them. Don't think I ever heard them. McIntosh speakers were known for LOTS of drivers, maybe an attempt to reduce cone motion to lower distortion, or to raise power handling. Wonder if lobing was audible? I remember thinking they were expensive for what they looked like. Go listen. You might like them. I'm sure they don't suck, if they are working correctly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, JohnA said: I remember them. Don't think I ever heard them. McIntosh speakers were known for LOTS of drivers, maybe an attempt to reduce cone motion to lower distortion, or to raise power handling. Wonder if lobing was audible? I remember thinking they were expensive for what they looked like. Go listen. You might like them. I'm sure they don't suck, if they are working correctly. Cool thanks for your feedback, I really want the KLF 20 but I cannot find for sale local for a decent price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 I used to own a pair of those. They sound nice. A good change of pace loudspeaker. I had them before I went to Magnepan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, JohnA said: I remember them. Don't think I ever heard them. McIntosh speakers were known for LOTS of drivers, maybe an attempt to reduce cone motion to lower distortion, or to raise power handling. Wonder if lobing was audible? I remember thinking they were expensive for what they looked like. Go listen. You might like them. I'm sure they don't suck, if they are working correctly. From what I could find they sold for $995 each in the mid 80s which certainly was not cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 Just now, Deang said: I used to own a pair of those. They sound nice. A good change of pace loudspeaker. I had them before I went to Magnepan. How was the bass? We’re they a good speaker to run alone without a sub? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Deang said: I used to own a pair of those. They sound nice. A good change of pace loudspeaker. I had them before I went to Magnepan. Was there anything you didn’t like about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 @jwc James has/has had some of their speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 13 minutes ago, Marvel said: @jwc James has/has had some of their speakers. Awesome! Any help or opinions would be very helpful thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 For those of us unfamiliar with them ... Crossover frequencies: 250Hz, 1.4kHz and 7kHz Impedance: 8 ohms Output: 89dB @1w/1m Power rating: 150w Size: 35-5/8"H, 17-1/2"W and 11-3/4"D Weight: 75 lb Sorry, did not find a freq range Sorry, no freq range sorry about the "rotted" surrounds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Emile said: For those of us unfamiliar with them ... Crossover frequencies: 250Hz, 1.4kHz and 7kHz Impedance: 8 ohms Output: 89dB @1w/1m Power rating: 150w Size: 35-5/8"H, 17-1/2"W and 11-3/4"D Weight: 75 lb Sorry, did not find a freq range Sorry, no freq range sorry about the "rotted" surrounds Are those yours? Are you familiar with them? I am going to get either RF7 1 or these I think, may have to replace a woofer in the RF7 if I can find one, what do you think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, wnabphil78@gmail said: Are those yours? Are you familiar with them? I am going to get either RF7 1 or these ... Sorry; no and no. Did hear a set of XR-6's which are a bit bigger and sounded awesome ... grilles on those are on a "hinged door." Interesting speakers ... would at least give them a "listen." But, watch out ... no idea if you can find any replacement parts. Certainly different than RF7's which you can buy anytime, any day Good luck Add-on ... but you will be missing "in your face" horns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Watched a pair of those go at auction a while back for $300. I thought about it for 2 seconds max. Estate auction. Wanted the Mc amp and pre which went insanely high. Same dude bought it all. Poor guy is prolly using string and tin cans now trying to save up his money to repair it all. Just solve your horneyness and find an older pair of Heresy's! Just my $.02 worth. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnabphil78@gmail Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 45 minutes ago, Emile said: Sorry; no and no. Did hear a set of XR-6's which are a bit bigger and sounded awesome ... grilles on those are on a "hinged door." Interesting speakers ... would at least give them a "listen." But, watch out ... no idea if you can find any replacement parts. Certainly different than RF7's which you can buy anytime, any day Good luck Add-on ... but you will be missing "in your face" horns Very true, hmmm 🤔 gotta make a decision 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Yeah ... as @Dave1290stated ... much safer bet to get Heresy's (or even RF7's). But if you can afford to loose $500, those McIntosh speakers might be fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Tin cans are getting tougher to find now that coffee comes in plastic tubs. 😂 😂 Yea, I had to! lol Yup, there's @Emile right on que! lol He's got a valid point too. 😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessie Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 A friend of mine who was an avid MacIntosh collector had a pair of those and in mho they sounded spectacular...said he paid about 800.00 and he was happy as hell to have found them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAF Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I still have a pair I bought new. They sound very nice. Powered by the Mac 2505 through a c26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I'd avoid anything with foam suspension/surrounds. They all rot relatively quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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