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MAGNEPLANAR 1.7i Instruction Manual

Summary of 1.7i

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    Magneplanar 1.7i instruction manual quick step-up instructions remove the steel magnetic strip from the front of the speakers. If the fabric sticks to the diaphragm, use a high tack tape to gently pull the fabric loose from the diaphragm. The 1.7i has exceptional phase characteristics that are accom...

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    Table of contents 1 introduction 3 2 general description 3 3 carton contents 3 4 packaging 3 5 assembly 4 6 hookup 5 7 caution 5 8 speaker placement 5 9 bass response 5 10 left/right 6 11 stereo width and imaging 6 12 phasing 8 13 room acoustics 8 14 optional tweeter attenuation 9 16 maintenance 9 1...

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    1 introduction congratulations on your purchase. The magneplanar 1.7i loudspeaker was conceived and designed by perfectionists, for perfectionists. Due to the elegant simplicity and ruggedness of the design, the magneplanar 1.7i loudspeaker will give many years of trouble-free service. 2 general des...

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    5 assembly before you begin -- spacers are provided to adjust the vertical angle of the speakers for a combination of sitting and standing listening positons. Install the spacers on the bottom mounting bolt to tilt the speaker backwards. The amount of angle will be dependent on your particular liste...

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    6 hookup the 1.7i features unique, high current connectors which provide optimum contact area with the speaker cables up to 10 gauge (or for banana connectors). Simply strip 1/2" of insulation from the end of the cable. Insert the cable into the terminal (observing polarity), and tighten the set scr...

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    Need more bass? Most of the area of any full-range maggie is devoted to bass reproduction. (in the case of the 20.7, 76% of the total radiating area is devoted to bass.) the magneplanar bass panel offers you the flexibility to add bass diaphragm area to fit the needs of your room. From the $600 pair ...

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    12 phasing the magneplanar 1.7i has superior phase characteristics. We suggest you resist the tendency to place the speakers so they are parallel to the front wall. For optimum phasing, the speakers should angled as shown in figures 1 or 2. Depending upon the acoustics of your room, the imaging and ...

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    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...