They do suggest an amplifier with good 4ohm performance and rightly so. They need to be placed at least a few feet away from the wall and toedin behind them to even give even a hint as to how they sound. Magnepan mmgi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of. I kept one pair of the mmgw s and used them for the rear and bought a pair of mc1 wtweeter for the mains. The nuts for the mounting bolts are already installed in the panel. That would rule out the receivers i have heard, owned, currently own, over the last 10 years or so. I use an integra receiver and the crossover for the mmgws at 120hz 150hz. In twenty years of using magnepan loudspeakers smga, mgi, mgiii, mgiiia, mg3.
For those that dont know, the mmgw s are entry level speakers that are full range, but without tweeters. In terms of power recommendations, magnepan remains closemouthed on the subject. If you ever need to ship the mmg c, it cana be shipped safely only in the original packaging. It even has a bracket that swivels so that you can store it against the wall and swing it out when you want to listen. Specifications introductiongeneral description the magneplanar dwm is a dipole, thinfilm planarmagnetic woofer which is a derivative of the mg 20. The mmg w consists of a single panel 38 high by 10. May 20, 2009 i had it about 10 equalateral triangle to my seating postion. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at. Jul 22, 2017 magnepan mmgi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of sound.
There is a small tear in the cloth on one of the mmgs please see picture other than that they are in good condition. Magnepan speakers ribbon replacement audiogon discussion. I come from a previous experience with a magnepan speaker, the 1. Magnepan smga delamination repair speakers canuck audio.
Magnepan super mmg system audeze trade for sale us. I am selling my magnepan 5 speaker surround sound system. The mmg w is an onwall addition to our 60day, moneyback guarantee mmg program. Anyone who has spent a few days fine tuning the positioning of 100kg or more of loudspeaker boxes will relish the idea of a loudspeaker that weighs so little.
Magnepan ribbons only have a reputation for blowing out if they are driven with amplification not up to dealing with a load of 4 ohms that is 85db inefficient. Magnepan mmgw speaker stands several years ago i bought magnepans complete surround speaker system of 4 mmgws and mmgc center. Magnepan mmgi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of sound. Magnepan is the leader is high value, high quality, flat panel audiophile speakers for stereo and multichannel use.
Dont be nervous, they have a 60day satisfactionoryourmoneyback guaranteeplus magnepan may have just about the most helpful support staff youll ever deal. It uses a roughly 39 x 9 driver for bass and midrange frequencies, along with a 39 x 2 quasiribbon tweeter. If there is any area where customers need assistance, it is help in getting the best center channel performance. I used a combination of the soldering iron and a 220 grit sandpaper. Stating that no hard recommendation is possible when one considers different rooms and tastes, they recommend a visit to a dealer so that he can set up an appropriate system for demonstration.
Product only available for instore purchase and not available for online sale. That kit turned out to be all but mandatory for best results. The speaker offers a fullrange, quasiribbon technology for highend sound. Should you discard it, packaging is available from magnepan. Magnepan rates the mmg ws lowend dropoff at around 100hz. I have a small magnepan home theater but use the mmgws as surrounds and mmgs as fronts. For the 31ga wire, i joined them and soldered as a. I use the mmgc in conjunction with mc1s for my mains and mmgw for my surrounds. The manual packed with your speakers may not be uptodate. Singledriver planarmagnetic speakers from one of the classic american highendaudio firms. Magnepans ultraskinny speakers make big, fat sound. Up for sale today is a pair of magnepan mmgw wallmount speakers with included mounting hardware which utilize the unique magnetic plane voicing technology that magnepan is known for. Magnepan is known for manufacturing high value, high quality, flat panel audiophile speakers for stereo and multichannel use. At the time i owned them, i had the set up ideally in an ideal room, and had complete freedom in placement, as it was a dedicated room.
I have tried more powerful subs, but they were overpowering, and i just couldnt get a seamless transition. Its a tuned pair of mmgs matched with magnepans bass panel. While the original focus wasis on maggies, we welcome discussion on all planar speakers including hybrids. The mmg w can be attached to a wall or cabinet and folded out of the way when not in use. Print out the manual listed below for the current version. Scoup, magnepans are dipoles, which means that their back radiation is an essential par of their sound.
Couple that with magnepan s 60day money back guarantee and you have a nobrainer in my opinion. Magnepan magneplanar smg manual panel loudspeaker system. Extensive research on speech intelligibility is available on the internet. Sep 14, 20 magnepan s ultraskinny speakers make big, fat sound.
Magnepan is a private highend audio loudspeaker manufacturer in white bear lake. I use an integra receiver and the crossover for the mmgw s at 120hz 150hz. Call our 800 number and we will be happy to discuss your specific installation requirements. Discussion in audio hardware started by tonepub, oct 12, 2009. The mmg w may be installed in an inverted position if you wish to have the wires exit at the top ofthe speaker. Magnepan magneplanar mgi manual planar loudspeaker. However, if you follow our specific setup procedures see details below, you will. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by magnepan. It was at this point that i soldered my connections and tested the speaker.
May 29, 2005 magnepan makes a speaker called the mmgw. In the past you wouldve needed a solid 200 watts per channel or more to get anything much less. However, we are at heart a bunch of audio fanatics talking about a truly wonderful speaker. Magnepan mmg speaker placement poll steve hoffman music forums. Of course i wanted to know about the upgradewhat was magnepan upgrading, and what did it sound like. I use this center along with two matching pair of mmg. Since he really didnt have a lot of experience with magnepan, he was placing them in a wild angles and positions that is usually reserved for standard speakers. Magnepan home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock. This is called a quasiribbon driver its the wires that are conductive, not the mylar itself. As dick olsher of stereophile magazine asserts, the impossible problem for a conventional speaker, then, is this. Jan 28, 2010 the mmgw is the smallest speakers made by mangepan to date. The mmg ws small size and low frequency response to 100 hz is made possible by attaching the speaker to a wall or to the side of a cabinet, which enhances the lower frequencies. Just a little smaller than my mc1s, the mmg measures 38 high x 10.
The mmgw isnt a true ribbon loudspeaker like its big brothers the 3. Magnepan gives you solder in the kits they sell, i found this to work really well. Dec 16, 2011 i have a small magnepan home theater but use the mmgw s as surrounds and mmgs as fronts. I kept one pair of the mmgws and used them for the rear and bought a pair of mc1 wtweeter for the mains. This multichannel, planar speaker is designed to be attached to or placed next to a wall or cabinet.
Magnepan mgcc1 center channel speaker magneplanar made in usa. The mmg c may be placed on top of a tv monitor as shown below. I bought some magnepan mg1s from a guy on craigslist and they need a rewire. The biggest collection of magnepan manuals and schematics. Magnepan s listening room is more laboratory than music parlor. These speakers will normally be used in conjunction with one of the magneplanar model woofers or a selfpowered subwoofer in a serious music or home theater. Adjust until the speaker is aimed approximately at the listeners. Singledriver planarmagnetic speakers from one of the classic american high endaudio firms. Magnepan from what ive read present 4ohm load but its pretty stable any high quality amplifier stable to 3ohms should drive them with aplomb. Magnepan has been manufacturing innovative, world class stereo speakers for over 35 years since jim winey, the inventor of the magneplanar loudspeakers, first owned electrostatic loudspeakers and began the process of experimenting to design an improved electrostat. It is the perfect solution for rooms which cannot accommodate floor standing models. Judging by my inbox before and after ces last january, the hot new trends in av speakers are slim and wallmounted. I agree that the mmgws would simplify the setup quite a bit, and i think the would be good if you were more concerned with movies over music. These speakers will normally be used in conjunction with one of the magneplanar model woofers or a selfpowered subwoofer in a serious music or home theater system.
Magneplanar home theater and stereo speakers have one common attribute. Martin logan martin logan markets electrostatic speakers. And there is a bonus for those willing to install this unorthodox concept. The mmgw is bit more efficient compared to other magnepan designs at 88db into a fiveohm load.
This web site is here to help you discuss, tweak, modify and enjoy your speaker. Magnepan has manufactured fullrange ribbon and planar stereo speakers for 41 years. Magnepan dealers are independent businesses and are not required to participate in this program. Speakers are in great shape with minor marks on stiles easily touched up i did not do it so the. Ive always known that the weak link of the magnepan is the crossover. The wires are insulated, so you need to strip the insulation off. Several years ago i bought magnepan s complete surround speaker system of 4 mmgw s and mmgc center. To purchase magneplanar smg spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Hifi, home theatre, home automation, design, supply and installation, terrigal, avoca, central coast. However, these speakers need attention to placement in the room to sound their best.
The mmgw is the smallest speakers made by mangepan to date. Magnepans ultraskinny speakers make big, fat sound cnet. Maggies, differs from that of conventional speakers in relying not on cones mounted in an enclosure but on a planar driver system mounted in a panel. To achieve the smoothest vertical response, rotate the adjustment feet located on the bottom of the speaker. These are the entry level in the magnepan line up, before i bought them i wanted to find a video like this and had no luck, so hello world here it. Apr 27, 2008 judging by my inbox before and after ces last january, the hot new trends in av speakers are slim and wallmounted. Hookup the mmg c employs a unique, highcurrent connector. Sorry, but that is what it takes to have high definition bass we are not fans of hybrid speakers. Rooms and installations vary greatly which makes it impractical to give a simple set of guidelines or instructions. Found a set of mgiiias on ebay that happened to be at an audio shop around the corner. For those who have never heard of them, like all magnepan speakers the mmg ws are boxless and without the usual cones and domes. Shop magnepan legendary flat panel hifi speakers online. Magnepan manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. The magnepan super mmg system features a pair of 4foottall, 1.
It must be pretty high as they dont go down too far. I bought the two pairs of the mmgws and the mmgc center for a 5. I have to admit that after just a few short minutes listening to magnepans entrylevel system, dubbed the super mmg, the wow factor is still there. Founded in 1969, magnepan is a minnesotabased maker of critically acclaimed, high value dipole loudspeakers that are based upon planar magnetic and ribbontype drivers technical areas where company founder jim winey holds a number of core patents. Hope the sub goes high enough to blend well with these. The sound stage is terrific, and smooth reproduction. As a result, ces had tons of teeny, tiny subcompact speakers jammed into soundbars or framing elements meant to be mounted above, below, or to the sides of wall. Since the pin may fall out in an inverted position, magnepan will provide a special friction pin upon request. While i havent heard it, i have to conclude that with a plasma tv either wall or. Dont be nervous, they have a 60day satisfactionoryourmoneyback guaranteeplus magnepan may have just about the most helpful support staff youll ever deal with. The mmgi, which magnepan says represents the speakers first sonic upgrade in over 12 years although magnepan is mute on just what that upgrade is is a twoway design with an impedance of 4 ohms and a sensitivity of 86db. Couple that with magnepans 60day money back guarantee and you have a nobrainer in my opinion. I have none of the original boxs, local pickup preferred for that reason. Magnepan dwm woofer panel listeners familiar with dipole speakers might agree that they can be tricky to position and that not all rooms seem amenable to supporting dipole bass.
For those that dont know, the mmgws are entry level speakers that are full range, but without. As a result, ces had tons of teeny, tiny subcompact speakers jammed into soundbars or framing elements meant to be mounted. Magnepan mmg, mmgc, mmgw 5 speaker surround sound system for. They were described as being in good condition with one bass panel out. After downsizing, i needed that sound again, but in a smaller, less ideal, dual purpose room. These are a few years old and probably have no more than. High resolution in home theater speakers creates the same magic for home theater as music lovers have experienced from magneplanar stereo speakers for the past 41 years. Theyre available only by mail order directly from the company. The mass of the driver is high and the rear wave is contained within the box or. In blindfold testing, listeners found that center channel dialog and information was easier to understand with a maggie dual center than with a conventional single center channel speaker. Although i imagine most of you have already made their acquaintance in previous versions, let me introduce you to magnepans latest mini planar dipole, the twoway, floorstanding, allquasiribbondriver mg. Magnepan has since decided to make a slightly smaller and slightly less ambitious version of the mc1 to sell factorydirect.
The perimeter frame of the speaker is cnc milled from a slab of mdf material, with large, elongated, rectangular openings for the planar magnetic and ribbon drivers, plus a small opening toward the. This nearboundary placement enables such a small transducer to sound relatively full. Other than the mmg line, all other magnepan products are available through dealers. Magnepan has enjoyed a storied history of making some of the finest and. Somehow, speaker manufacturers have learned of the trend in tvsthat is, slim and wallmounted. Magnepan mgmc1 black stiles off white nib never opened. Not wanting to do what it took to mount the maxx 4270 to my walls for a temporary installation, kenney was also kind enough to send out the appropriate stand. That means you must use a subwoofer and an av receiver or prepro with bass management to approach fullrange response. Magnepan magneplanar mgcc1 center channel speaker with. Now its just there hanging around on the walls and not being used.