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Technical Specifications

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Magus Speaker – Technical Specifications

Description

One-way stand-mount, bookshelf, or tabletop dynamic loudspeaker

Enclosure type

Multi-chamber Compact Monitor

Bandwidth

55Hz-22kHz ± 3dB

Sensitivity (1W/1kHz/1m)

98dB SPL /2,83Volt;1m,1kHz/

Drive unit

One 5” Lowther DX 55 driver per enclosure

Impedance

8 Ohms

Magnet type

Hi-Ferric

Rare Earth

Flux density

2.0

Tesla

Crossover/Filter

Single-driver, full-range, no crossover

Power handling

4 - 100 Watts into 8 Ohms

Connections

WBT gold plated terminals

Internal wiring

Zero interference Clarison cables

Dimensions (HxWxD)

15 x 12 x 9in (38 x 30 x 23cm) max. – without spikes

Net weight

25 lb (10 kg) per pair of speakers

Shipping weight

35 lb (22 kg) per pair of speakers

Access. supplied

Spikes and floor discs – gold finish, adjustable
Speaker grille – black cloth, removable

Cabinet finish

Real wood veneer finishes: Rosewood/Black

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Chapter

Summary of Contents for Magnus Monitor Speakers

Page 1: ...gus monitor speakers User Guide Magus magical in Latin Teresonic 1215 Fiddlers Green San Jose 95125 California USA Phone 408 973 8813 www teresonic com Teres rounded polished smooth fine elegant in Latin ...

Page 2: ...ortant Break in period 7 C H A P T E R 4 FINE TUNING 8 Speaker Placement 8 Positioning Toe In 9 Room acoustics and corner treatment 9 Adjusting the reflector Plate 10 Taking Care of Your Speakers 10 C H A P T E R 5 ROOM ACOUSTICS 11 Improve the sound stage image depth 11 Getting fast tight realistic bass 12 Improve musical detail 12 Improve sound dispersion in the room 13 C H A P T E R 6 TECHNICAL...

Page 3: ...tional multi driver designs are based on the idea that it s fine to divide up the frequency range to be reproduced by using a crossover to assign parts of the frequency range to different drivers This introduces multiple interfering sound sources speaker drivers in the cabinet which lead to complex and unpredictable cancellations and reinforcements between sound waves leading to sound coloration a...

Page 4: ...reo amplifier as well as a 25 wpc 845 based tube amplifier or any other SET designs They also sound excellent when powered by a set of the push pull monoblocs that are rated at 100 wpc With Teresonic speakers even sonic gems such as 3 wpc 2A3 based amplifiers will deliver big performance If 1 watt is good for 98 db then 4 watts are good for a peak output of about 104 db and 8 watts of about 107 db...

Page 5: ...ibrates and breathes at low frequencies as do fine musical instruments Special internal wall damping and the port tune frequency has been adjusted accordingly for optimal bass performance The Magus cabinet may look deceptively simple but requires careful handcrafting with unique oval shapes and several critically damped and acoustically tuned compartments chambers partitions and screens brought to...

Page 6: ... be found in the same box A dedicated stand is available for your Magus speakers and it s highly recommended to use only such stands to assure speaker stability and optimal operation The Magus stands are provided in a separate box It is extremely important that the Magus loudspeakers are correctly fitted with the provided spikes to ensure speaker stability and proper functioning In order to functi...

Page 7: ...ed inside the speaker cabinet to connect speaker terminals in the back to the speaker driver Using the same cables will ensure the same character of the sound and the best overall sonic quality without coloration or distortions Wiring Connect the speaker wires to the terminals in the back of the speakers For the perfect sound experience the right speaker must be connected to the output terminal ma...

Page 8: ...e connecting any cables or altering any connections Installation of Lowther drivers optional Your Magus speakers are usually shipped with Lowther drivers installed and ready for use In certain situations such as to avoid driver damage during the transport the drivers may be shipped separately in their original packaging In this case you need to install the drivers an easy and straightforward proce...

Page 9: ...age is likely to result Should you be unfortunate enough to damage a drive unit either by accident or misuse please ensure that it is replaced only with an original DX55 Lowther driver This will maintain the speakers performance Important Break in Period With very few exceptions dynamic loudspeakers have a break in period where the drive units loosen up during this time the bass will not display i...

Page 10: ...This back wall loading will improve the bass response in many rooms See chapter five for details how to improve the room acoustics There is no suggested upper limit for the distances to the walls even 10 feet to one wall and 15 feet to the other wall will provide good results However regardless of the absolute numbers used the most even bass response will be attained if the distances from the side...

Page 11: ...uation The optimum angle is usually 3 10 degrees inward Fig 3 Once you are happy with the positioning of your speakers it is important to ensure that they are completely stable For floor models it is essential that you use the accompanying spikes Room acoustics Listening your Magus speakers in a properly set up room can be a startling experience The listening room is the final link of the playback...

Page 12: ...placed on a flat surface table or bookshelf with the original Magus spikes See page 13 in the Room Acoustics chapter for more detail Taking Care of Your Speakers Your Teresonic speakers are finished with several layers of a high quality furniture lacquer Use only high quality furniture polish to properly care for your speakers Do NOT use cleaners that contain ammonia strong solvents or abrasive ma...

Page 13: ...liseconds later than the direct sound the reflection is heard as a discrete echo This is a desired effect that helps our brain to interpret spaciousness of the room as any musical performance is heard in some room jazz club concert hall However if the reflected sound arrives within around 10 20 milliseconds the ear brain system tends to integrate the two sounds so that only one sound is heard Earl...

Page 14: ...his problem to some degree However several factors are working in our favor here First as the room size increases the affected frequencies become lower and thereby less audibly apparent Second the presence of shelving or furniture against the walls will break up the large surfaces reducing the magnitude of the problem Third upholstered furniture can absorb a significant amount of bass diminishing ...

Page 15: ... sound waves back into the listening room There are typically three reflective surfaces near each speaker the floor the rear wall and the side wall Each of these surfaces produces its own reflections and hence its own cancellation and reinforcement as well as changes in sound dispersion By properly selecting the distances to each surface we can provide a more uniform sound dispersion Conversely im...

Page 16: ...agnet type Hi Ferric Rare Earth Flux density 2 0 Tesla Crossover Filter Single driver full range no crossover Power handling 4 100 Watts into 8 Ohms Connections WBT gold plated terminals Internal wiring Zero interference Clarison cables Dimensions HxWxD 15 x 12 x 9in 38 x 30 x 23cm max without spikes Net weight 25 lb 10 kg per pair of speakers Shipping weight 35 lb 22 kg per pair of speakers Acces...

Page 17: ... with spikes Net weight 17 lb 8kg per pair Shipping weight 19 lb 8 5kg per package Access supplied Adjustable reflector plate Speaker mounting hardware Spikes and floor discs are provided with Magus speakers Finish Base and reflector plate are real wood veneer finishes Rosewood Black Stand is black mate Specifications subject to change without notice ...

Page 18: ...component susceptible to failure is the drive unit since there are no other mechanical or electronic components in your loudspeakers to guaranty the most natural sound and the highest performance possible If driver replacement is required have your dealer contact Teresonic who will provide an exact replacement unit ensuring continued operation at the highest level of performance and sound quality ...

Page 19: ...verage lies solely with Teresonic Any products which do not conform to this warranty shall be replaced or repaired by Teresonic as soon as possible following receipt of the product and claim but in no event later than sixty 60 days after receipt of the product Out of warranty claims will be billed for labor materials return freight and insurance Any product for which a warranty claim is accepted w...

Page 20: ...er ventilation For example it should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings 9 Heat This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances that produce heat 10 Cleaning Do not use any liquid cleaners Use only a dry cloth to wipe off dust and grease or high quality wood polishing product...

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