Magnepan MG-3.7ix

3 way Ribbon Tweeter Planar Magnetic /pair

€ 18.500,00 Price include 21% VAT Price exclude VAT € 15.289,26

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The first question on everyone's mind-- "How is the 3.7 different?"

It is easier to start with what is the same. The frame and cosmetics are the same, with one important difference---the additional option of aluminum trim. The 3.7 is a 3-way design, like the 3.6, but, it is a full-range ribbon design, like the highly acclaimed 1.7. We are calling it "trickle-up" technology. The concepts that worked so well in the 1.7 were incorporated in the 3.7. The specifications of the 3.7 are nearly the same as the 3.6, with a minor increase in efficiency.

Reviews

"The introduction of the 3.7 during CES 2011 was very similar to the introduction of the 1.7 during CES 2010. In their show coverage, www.theaudiobeat.com summed up the reaction of many who heard the 3.7 at the Audio Research and Magnepan rooms-- "In terms of high-end audio in early 2011, we don't know of a more important and impressive debut than that of the 3.7."

"These are without question the best performance/value in loudspeakers that I have experienced. American-made throughout, these high-resolution, full-range ribbon, planar loudspeakers set a new benchmark for high-fidelity performance in loudspeaker design. No other demonstration at the CES came close to the sonic and spatial realism, and seamless response and time coherence delivered by the Magneplanars!"

"Maggie 3.7 "best buy...(loudspeakers)....regardless of price". The Absolute Sound Magazine picks "Greatest Bargains" of 2012."

Then, the 3.7 became the 3.7i

In past model improvements, driver changes and factory retooling were extensive. It is rare when improvements can be made that are audible in a blind test and do not require a major investment. So, in view of this good fortune, we chose to pass on these small improvements rather than save them for a 3.8. Will you be able to hear the difference between the 3.7 and 3.7i? Yes, in a careful A-B test, but we don't do sales hype. It is not a 3.8. And for those that have a 3.7, we have some good news. For the first time in our history, we are able to upgrade your 3.7s at the factory for a modest $500. (That is what you have come to expect from Magnepan---good value.)

Specifications

- Description: 3-Way/Ribbon Tweeter/Planar-Magnetic

- Freq. Resp.: 35-40kHz ±3dB

- Sensitivity: 86dB/500Hz /2.83V

- Impedance: 4 Ohm

- Dimensions: 24 x 71x 1.625 inch

The (MG)X Upgrade Program

The general idea of the ‘X’ program is to take the existing design of a given speaker, and simply, almost one-for-one, replace all of the components leading up to the driver, with superior ones. This yields a noticeable, graphable, and awing improvement. There are certain model-specific features, but the MG___X Upgrade Program is at its core characterized by the following factors:

Better Capacitors

All capacitors that aren’t already, are replaced with high quality, copper-rich, polypropylene capacitors [banks]. Each capacitor [and bank] used is individually tested to the hundredth such that left and right crossovers’ capacitances are within five thousandths. With the increased level of testing and decrease in tolerance, minor value tweaks are employed in some models resulting in fewer capacitors used and a smoother response overall.

Better Coils (Inductors)

All coils that aren’t already, are replaced with high-gauge, copper wire, air-core, bobbin wound coils [arrays]. Each coil [array] used is individually tested to the tenth such that left and right crossovers’ inductances are within five hundredths. Model depended: with the above capacitance changes in mind, some values are minorly adjusted for smoother response overall.

Better Wiring

All wiring (aside from the green (+) and yellow (-) wires for True Ribbon Tweeters) is replaced with 15ga or higher solid copper wire. Excess wire (for ease of assembly, for instance) is completely removed. Careful attention is paid to design, layout, and pathing of the crossover components such that wire lengths are short and the overall wire-mass is significantly reduced. Left and right crossover and nameplate impedances are ensured to be equivalent for ideal balance.

Better Connections

All connections within the circuit, from the solder lug attached to the terminal screw on the nameplate, to the crossover board, to the driver terminal block, and back are soldered connections. Besides the terminal screw, solder lug, and jam nut connection on the nameplate, there are no mechanical connections used

Better Inputs

All nameplate components are gold rather than nickel.

Appearance

The appearance of an MG___X is not intended to be visually really any di??erent from that of its non-X counterpart (aside from the gold nameplate components in situations where that wouldn’t already be gold). The crossover of some models may be visible, such as with the MG1.7x, and as such that will be noticeably di??erent in a side-by-side test, from the back of the speaker. The nameplate will also have a small red “X” after the model to denote that it is a part of the X Upgrade program.

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Magnepan MG-3.7ix

3 way Ribbon Tweeter Planar Magnetic /pair