XR50 is a cleverly engineered compact bookshelf speaker that produces the rich, full sound one would expect from much larger speakers. Fine gloss wood finishes are offered in Black and Red Walnut. The magnetically attached grill is acoustically transparent and covered with a neutral black cloth.
The XR50 bookshelf is the smallest and lowest-priced speaker offering from McIntosh. The review pair sported a red walnut finish, which is attractive in an understated manner.