McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. MHP1000 Headphones Owner’s Manual 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Thank You Technical Assistance Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MHP1000 Headphones ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have the best. The McIntosh dedication to precision performance assures many years of musical enjoyment. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
General Information Connector/Cable/Earpad Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any of the component(s) the MHP1000 will be connected to. 2. The MHP1000 Headphones may be connected using the supplied cables, to either a 1/4 inch (6.3mm) or 3.5mm (1/8 inch) Stereo Jack designed to power Headphones. These jacks can be found on Preamplifiers, A/V Control Centers, Integrated Amplifiers, Receivers and Power Amplifiers. 3.
Introduction The McIntosh MHP1000 Headphones take advantage of over 45 years of design excellence in McIntosh Loudspeakers. The headphones are designed to be both comfortable for extended listening, while at the same time achieving a high level of performance. The MHP1000 reproduces music that is transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.” Performance Features 7HVOD 7HFKQRORJ\ The large 1.
Adjustments Adjustments The MHP1000 is designed for use as “Over the Ear” Headphones. For the best acoustic performance, the positioning of the MHP1000 Headphones on your Head is important. To aid in the proper positioning of the Headphones, there are eight detented positions in the aluminum yoke on each side. Adjust the Yoke on both sides so each one of your ear lobes are centered within the Ear Pad, the inside of the Headband is touching your head and the Headphones feel comfortable to wear.
Connections Connections The MHP1000 Headphones are symmetrical in design and as such there is no channel (Left or Right) identification on the Headphones. The McIntosh Custom Designed Cables supplied with the Headphones White Color have channel Red Color Band Band identifications Left Channel Right Channel Identification Identification molded into the Mini Plugs strain relief and color bands on the Mini Plugs. Refer to figure 6.
Operation Cleaning To prevent possible damage to the MHP1000 Headphones and/or your hearing, it is suggested to first lower the volume control setting on the Audio or Audio/Video Component before connecting and putting on the Headphones. Then bring up the volume level to a comfortable listening level.
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Audio Specifications General Specifications Audio Specifications System Driver 1.6 inch Full Range Driver using a Tesla Annular Neodymium Magnet Headphone Finish Soft Touch Textured Surface System Enclosure Closed back with bass port Maximum Power Handling 300 mWatts Impedance 200 ohms Nominal Frequency Response 5Hz - 20,000Hz Nominal Sensitivity 97 dB (1mW @500Hz) Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 0.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the Headphones must be packed exactly as shown to the right. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original inner carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3.
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MHP1000 headphones ■ The MHP1000 headphones have the same superior sound characteristics as McIntosh speakers so you can intimately enjoy your music with the classic McIntosh sound. ■ The smooth, full bodied, non-fatiguing response is easy to listen to and allows you to hear new facets of your favorite songs. ■ The closed headphone design isolates outside noise and distractions to foster a fully immersive personal listening experience.
MHP1000 headphones Transducer Type: Dynamic, 40mm diameter 3-layer compound diaphragm with viscoelastic center layer Operation: Circumaural, closed back, bass ported Frequency Response: 5Hz to 20kHz Nominal Impedance: 200 Ohms (compatible with all McIntosh headphone outputs) Magnetic Circuit: One Tesla annular neodymium magnet motor assembly Headband and Ear Pads: Leather Detachable Cables Included: One 1 meter with 3.5mm stereo connector One 3 meter with 6.
