13.
Room Acoustics
The judicious use of damping material can improve the sound. Acoustical damping can be achieved with
household items or wall hangings. A word of caution--when audiophiles discover the effectiveness of damping
material, they sometimes overdo it (on the premise that if a little is good, more is better). Before making a
permanent change to your room, experiment with the positioning of the damping material. Usually a portion of one
or two parallel walls should have some damping. However, it is a trial-and-error process.
An over-damped room will provide very precise imaging, but the sound will seem "dead." An under-damped room
may heighten the illusion of being in a concert hall, but the imaging will seem imprecise with all the instruments
mixed together. "Hardness" or over-bright sound is usually the result of a room with hard surfaces (glass, hard
paneling,etc.). Moderation is the key.
14.
Optional Tweeter Attenuation
There are two principal reasons for needing to attenuate the Magneplanar Quasi-Ribbon Tweeter and Super
Tweeter:
A. Pop or rock recordings often exhibit a pronounced rise in the treble region.
B. The Magneplanar Quasi Ribbon Tweeter is very efficient in its total energy dispersion. If the surrounding
walls are exceptionally reflective, the overall perceived acoustical balance will be tipped towards a "hot"
high end.
Attenuation is performed through insertion of a resistor in place of the jumper. The pair of 1 ohm resistors will
attenuate the tweeter1-2 dB. Other values are available from your Magneplanar dealer.
15.
Maintenance
Light vacuuming of the grille cloth is possible.
16.
Specifications
System Description: 3-Way, full-range, quasi-ribbon speaker.
Bass Radiating Area: 442 Sq. In.
Quasi-Ribbon Tweeter/Super Tweeter Size: 2" X 48"
Frequency Response: 40Hz--22kHz" +/- 3dB
Sensitivity: 86 dB, 500Hz, 1 meter, 2.83V
Impedance: Nominal 4 Ohms
Dimensions: 19-1/4" X 64-1/2" X 2"
Warranty: LIMITED. 3 Years to Original Owner
Shipping Weight: 95 lbs.
* Because there are no universally accepted methods for loudspeaker measurements, frequency response
specifications may be stated by most manufacturers without reference to measurement techniques and/or
specific locations in rooms. Magneplanar loudspeaker frequency response specifications are average
performance levels that may reasonably be expected in normal installations.