XR14 vs Pioneer HPM-100
The HPM-100's sensitivity is 92.5 dB against the XR14's 89 dB and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 22 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (4).
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LoudspeakersFloorstanding SpeakersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$600
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the XR14
The McIntosh XR14 Isoplanar Radiator Loudspeaker System, produced from 1979 to 1986, is a high-end 4-way floorstanding speaker made in the USA. It delivers full-range sound with deep bass and crisp highs, utilizing advanced driver technology including a McIntosh-made 10-inch woofer (model 054) with low distortion features. The system includes crossover frequencies at 250 Hz, 1.4 kHz, and 7 kHz, and features protection fuses with red (tweeter blown) and yellow (max power) indicator lights. Original list price was around $1500 per pair. Cabinets are walnut finish with black grille cloth. These speakers are no longer manufactured and often require re-foaming of surrounds due to age.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 89 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 8Ω
- Frequency Response
- 22 Hz - 20 kHz
- Power Handling
- 150W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 4-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 10"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Crossover Frequency
- 2.5 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 445 × 906 × 298 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 34 kg (75 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Walnut finish, black grille cloth
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Frequency: 22-20000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions