Just a little smaller than my mc1s, the mmg measures 38 high x 10. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by magnepan. Since the pin may fall out in an inverted position, magnepan will provide a special friction pin upon request. 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. Martin logan martin logan markets electrostatic speakers. Product only available for instore purchase and not available for online sale. Jan 28, 2010 the mmgw is the smallest speakers made by mangepan to date.
I kept one pair of the mmgws and used them for the rear and bought a pair of mc1 wtweeter for the mains. Magnepan mc1 planarquasi ribbon loudspeakers per pair. Sorry, but that is what it takes to have high definition bass we are not fans of hybrid speakers. This nearboundary placement enables such a small transducer to sound relatively full. Magnepan is known for manufacturing high value, high quality, flat panel audiophile speakers for stereo and multichannel use. I use an integra receiver and the crossover for the mmgws at 120hz 150hz. A few months later, magnepan announced an upgrade, the 3.
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. In twenty years of using magnepan loudspeakers smga, mgi, mgiii, mgiiia, mg3. Singledriver planarmagnetic speakers from one of the classic american high endaudio firms. 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. The mmg w can be attached to a wall or cabinet and folded out of the way when not in use. Adjust until the speaker is aimed approximately at the listeners. Magnepans ultraskinny speakers make big, fat sound.
The wires are insulated, so you need to strip the insulation off. The mmg w may be installed in an inverted position if you wish to have the wires exit at the top ofthe speaker. To purchase magneplanar smg spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. In true ribbon drivers, which magnepan uses in its more expensive. The mmg c may be placed on top of a tv monitor as shown below. May 20, 2009 i had it about 10 equalateral triangle to my seating postion. I bought a pair of magnepan mg1 improved speakers in 1984. It was at this point that i soldered my connections and tested the speaker. They do suggest an amplifier with good 4ohm performance and rightly so. The mmgw isnt a true ribbon loudspeaker like its big brothers the 3. I use this center along with two matching pair of mmg. This web site is here to help you discuss, tweak, modify and enjoy your speaker. Judging by my inbox before and after ces last january, the hot new trends in av speakers are slim and wallmounted. This multichannel, planar speaker is designed to be attached to or placed next to a wall or cabinet.
Magnepan mmg speaker placement poll steve hoffman music forums. Magnepan rates the mmg ws lowend dropoff at around 100hz. Magnepan home speakers and subwoofers for sale in stock. As a result, ces had tons of teeny, tiny subcompact speakers jammed into soundbars or framing elements meant to be mounted. Should you discard it, packaging is available from magnepan. For the 31ga wire, i joined them and soldered as a. 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. Somehow, speaker manufacturers have learned of the trend in tvsthat is, slim and wallmounted. However, if you follow our specific setup procedures see details below, you will. 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. Magneplanar home theater and stereo speakers have one common attribute. Magnepan dealers are independent businesses and are not required to participate in this program.
There is a small tear in the cloth on one of the mmgs please see picture other than that they are in good condition. Rooms and installations vary greatly which makes it impractical to give a simple set of guidelines or instructions. 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. I kept one pair of the mmgw s and used them for the rear and bought a pair of mc1 wtweeter for the mains. Now its just there hanging around on the walls and not being used. They were described as being in good condition with one bass panel out. The mmgw is the smallest speakers made by mangepan to date. This is called a quasiribbon driver its the wires that are conductive, not the mylar itself. 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. Magnepan has enjoyed a storied history of making some of the finest and. Chances are youve never heard or seen a speaker that sounds like the magnepan mmgi. 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. I bought some magnepan mg1s from a guy on craigslist and they need a rewire.
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. However, these speakers need attention to placement in the room to sound their best. 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. I have a small magnepan home theater but use the mmgws as surrounds and mmgs as fronts. I have none of the original boxs, local pickup preferred for that reason. Great deals on magnepan home speakers and subwoofers. It must be pretty high as they dont go down too far. The magnepan super mmg system features a pair of 4foottall, 1. Hookup the mmg c employs a unique, highcurrent connector. Theoretically, loudspeakers should use massless drivers suspended in free.
Magnepan is a private highend audio loudspeaker manufacturer in white bear lake. Hifi, home theatre, home automation, design, supply and installation, terrigal, avoca, central coast. Shop magnepan legendary flat panel hifi speakers online. Its a tuned pair of mmgs matched with magnepans bass panel.
I have tried more powerful subs, but they were overpowering, and i just couldnt get a seamless transition. Jul 04, 2009 i agree that the mmgw s would simplify the setup quite a bit, and i think the would be good if you were more concerned with movies over music. And there is a bonus for those willing to install this unorthodox concept. Magnepan magneplanar smg manual panel loudspeaker system. 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. 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. Theyre available only by mail order directly from the company. Singledriver planarmagnetic speakers from one of the classic american highendaudio firms. For those who have never heard of them, like all magnepan speakers the mmg ws are boxless and without the usual cones and domes.
Magnepan mgcc1 center channel speaker magneplanar made in usa. 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. Hope the sub goes high enough to blend well with these. That kit turned out to be all but mandatory for best results. 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. For those that dont know, the mmgw s are entry level speakers that are full range, but without tweeters. Its a great time to upgrade your home theater system with the largest selection at.
Several years ago i bought magnepan s complete surround speaker system of 4 mmgw s and mmgc center. Magnepan from what ive read present 4ohm load but its pretty stable any high quality amplifier stable to 3ohms should drive them with aplomb. 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. It uses a roughly 39 x 9 driver for bass and midrange frequencies, along with a 39 x 2 quasiribbon tweeter. Magnepan manuals, schematics and brochures hifi manuals. It is the perfect solution for rooms which cannot accommodate floor standing models. Magnepan s listening room is more laboratory than music parlor. The sound stage is terrific, and smooth reproduction. Magnepan super mmg system audeze trade for sale us.
I have the nonrecommended list sorry, had to get the dig in again. 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. Couple that with magnepans 60day money back guarantee and you have a nobrainer in my opinion. Magnepan mmgw speaker stands several years ago i bought magnepans complete surround speaker system of 4 mmgws and mmgc center. After downsizing, i needed that sound again, but in a smaller, less ideal, dual purpose room. Magnepan has since decided to make a slightly smaller and slightly less ambitious version of the mc1 to sell factorydirect. Specifications introductiongeneral description the magneplanar dwm is a dipole, thinfilm planarmagnetic woofer which is a derivative of the mg 20. Apr 27, 2008 judging by my inbox before and after ces last january, the hot new trends in av speakers are slim and wallmounted.
Recognising this potential problem magnepan has created the dwm panela small, relatively light, deceptively highoutput dipole woofer that can be used singly or in. As dick olsher of stereophile magazine asserts, the impossible problem for a conventional speaker, then, is this. Dipole bass drivers sound best when they have an open space behind the. I am selling my magnepan 5 speaker surround sound system. The manual packed with your speakers may not be uptodate. Dont be nervous, they have a 60day satisfactionoryourmoneyback guaranteeplus magnepan may have just about the most helpful support staff youll ever deal. Print out the manual listed below for the current version. Jul 22, 2017 magnepan mmgi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of sound. I traded an old marantz receiver for them and the fun began.
I use the mmgc in conjunction with mc1s for my mains and mmgw for my surrounds. To achieve the smoothest vertical response, rotate the adjustment feet located on the bottom of the speaker. Magnepan mgmc1 black stiles off white nib never opened. The mmg w consists of a single panel 38 high by 10. The mmgw is bit more efficient compared to other magnepan designs at 88db into a fiveohm load. Couple that with magnepan s 60day money back guarantee and you have a nobrainer in my opinion.
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. Found a set of mgiiias on ebay that happened to be at an audio shop around the corner. Dec 16, 2011 i have a small magnepan home theater but use the mmgw s as surrounds and mmgs as fronts. Scoup, magnepans are dipoles, which means that their back radiation is an essential par of their sound. 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. 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. I come from a previous experience with a magnepan speaker, the 1. Magnepans ultraskinny speakers make big, fat sound cnet. Magnepan magneplanar mgcc1 center channel speaker with. Dont be nervous, they have a 60day satisfactionoryourmoneyback guaranteeplus magnepan may have just about the most helpful support staff youll ever deal with. For those that dont know, the mmgws are entry level speakers that are full range, but without. I use an integra receiver and the crossover for the mmgw s at 120hz 150hz. Ive always known that the weak link of the magnepan is the crossover.
Magnepan mmgi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of. I bought the two pairs of the mmgws and the mmgc center for a 5. 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. That would rule out the receivers i have heard, owned, currently own, over the last 10 years or so.
The nuts for the mounting bolts are already installed in the panel. Speakers are in great shape with minor marks on stiles easily touched up i did not do it so the. 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. Magnepan speakers ribbon replacement audiogon discussion. Discussion in audio hardware started by tonepub, oct 12, 2009.
If you ever need to ship the mmg c, it cana be shipped safely only in the original packaging. The biggest collection of magnepan manuals and schematics. However, we are at heart a bunch of audio fanatics talking about a truly wonderful speaker. In terms of power recommendations, magnepan remains closemouthed on the subject. Magnepan has manufactured fullrange ribbon and planar stereo speakers for 41 years. That means you must use a subwoofer and an av receiver or prepro with bass management to approach fullrange response. The speaker offers a fullrange, quasiribbon technology for highend sound. 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.
The mmg w is an onwall addition to our 60day, moneyback guarantee mmg program. Where the mc1 is a twoway speaker, the mmg w is a oneway singledriver zero. Other than the mmg line, all other magnepan products are available through dealers. Magnepan magneplanar mgi manual planar loudspeaker. Sep 14, 20 magnepan s ultraskinny speakers make big, fat sound. If there is any area where customers need assistance, it is help in getting the best center channel performance.
Magnepan mmgi speakers are a stupendously thin wall of sound. 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. These are a few years old and probably have no more than. 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. The mass of the driver is high and the rear wave is contained within the box or. 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. While the original focus wasis on maggies, we welcome discussion on all planar speakers including hybrids.
While i havent heard it, i have to conclude that with a plasma tv either wall or. Magnepan is the leader is high value, high quality, flat panel audiophile speakers for stereo and multichannel use. Magnepan mmg, mmgc, mmgw 5 speaker surround sound system for. Magnepan gives you solder in the kits they sell, i found this to work really well. I used a combination of the soldering iron and a 220 grit sandpaper. Of course i wanted to know about the upgradewhat was magnepan upgrading, and what did it sound like. Extensive research on speech intelligibility is available on the internet.
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