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May 24, 2015, 02:17 PM #1Taking a break
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McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
I'm a huge McIntosh fan. I found a pair of both the XR50 and XR100 speakers in mint condition for my second or third system and my McIntosh OCD is compelling me to buy them on looks alone.
If you have considered, purchased, at one time had a pair or declined to own a pair. Would you enlighten me with your experience. Of course, the web is riddled with the usual official audio magazine reviews and that says all McIntosh and every other high-end brand is brilliant, perfect and flawless.
I suspect I might here more truth from the folks here on AudioShark.
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May 25, 2015, 01:31 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
I auditioned them and did not choose them but loved them. The 50 sounds so much bigger than it looks.
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May 25, 2015, 01:37 PM #3Audioshark
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Re: McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
No way jose.
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May 25, 2015, 04:01 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
David.......I know there are plenty of McIntosh speaker fans out there but I have never been able to get too excited about McIntosh speakers. There are so many wonderful speakers available from manufacturers who only specialize in speaker design and development. Although I am a huge fan of McIntosh's premium level statement preamps and power amplifiers which I consider their forte, I would not purchase their speakers. Don't let my opinion influence you. I am simply biased toward other speaker manufacturers and find myself far more interested in their attractive offerings.
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May 25, 2015, 04:06 PM #5Taking a break
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Re: McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
Dan...you are well aware that I am highly influenced by you! I make it no secret I totally look up to you. So, too late
Originally Posted by Double-D
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August 12, 2015, 02:42 PM #6Junior Member
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Re: McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
Have the XR200's and I have auditioned XR50, XR100 and XRT2K side by side at my place, and the XR200's are the best sounding speakers of the bunch.
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November 17, 2015, 11:37 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: McIntosh: XR50 and XR100 Speakers, Would you buy them Yes or No?
Yes, XR200s are--- but 2X the price of the XR100, I went with a pair (and pair of JL Audio F113s). Originally Posted by AM123
XR100 are close to neutral, the XR50 are tipped up in the low end in terms of sound.
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AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
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You should ask your dealer to bring the CH stuff he wants to sell you for home audition in your system. IMO there is no way to tell what will sound better in your system.
MSB Reference vs CH C1.2