Magneplanar® mg3.6/r instruction manual magneplanar® products white bear lake, minnesota 55110 www.Magnepan.Com.
1. Introduction congratulations on your purchase. The magneplanar mg3.6/r loudspeaker was conceived and designed for perfectionists. One of the most revealing loudspeakers made, it will provide outstanding music reproduction when used with high quality components. Due to the elegant simplicity and r...
5. Packaging save all packaging, including the protective cover for the ribbon tweeters. If you need to transport the speakers, they can be shipped safely only in the original packaging. You may never have to return your speakers, but should the occasion arise, they should not be shipped in any pack...
7. Hookup this section covers amplification with a single stereo amplifier. For instruction on bi- amplification or bi-wiring, refer to sections 11 and 12. Direct-connect crossover installation a. Insert the small connectors in the four output ports of the crossover box, using a 5/64" hex wrench. Se...
Fusing – the mid and treble sections of the mg3.6/r are protected with type sag normal blow fuses (4 amp for midrange; 2-1/2 amp for tweeter). The bass section does not require fusing protection. The fuse values should never be increased or bypassed. Do not use slow-blow fuses. Fuses remain in effec...
Figure 5 stereo width and imaging once you have located the best position for the speakers and your chair for good bass performance, separate the tweeters by 50% of the distance from your chair to the speakers. (for example, if your chair is 10 feet from the speakers, move the tweeters 5 feet apart....
9. Room acoustics magneplanars, like other bipolar speakers, usually sound best with a moderately reflective surface behind the speakers. In situations where the speakers must be placed closer than 2 feet from the back wall, a heavy damping material directly behind the speakers is advised; however, ...
11. Bi-amplification with conventional electronic crossover the mg3.6/r is arranged conveniently for bi-amplification. By adding an additional stereo amplifier and a crossover, you can enjoy the benefits of increased dynamic range and lower distortion. 1. Set your electronic crossover at the followi...
12. Bi-wiring option bi-wiring requires two sets of speaker cables. They may be identical or one set may be specialized for high frequencies and the other specialized for low frequencies. A. Remove both jumpers on the crossover box. B. Connect one set of cables to the low cable input and the other s...
15. The ribbon tweeter because the foil element in your mg3.6/r line source tweeter is only .00015 inches thick, it is very fragile. It's the price we pay for ultra-high performance. Most users will never require a replacement tweeter. Failure will generally occur from mishandling, or from very high...
16. 60" version 2 ribbon tweeter replacement tools needed: #2 phillips screwdriver needle nose pliers 1. Place protective cover over backside of ribbon tweeter, as shown (to prevent damage to ribbon while moving the speaker panel). 2. Carefully lay speaker on a flat table or working surface. 3. Remo...
17. Mg3.6/r specifications system description: 3-way true ribbon tweeter, planar-magnetic midrange and bass with bi-amplification option bass section: 500 sq. In. Planar-magnetic midrange section: 199 sq. In. Planar-magnetic tweeter section: 5/32 inch width, 55 inches long frequency response: **34hz...
