MAGNEPLANAR MG1.6 Instruction Manual

Summary of MG1.6

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    Magneplanar mg1.6/qr instruction manual magneplanar® products white bear lake, minnesota 55110 www.Magnepan.Com.

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    1. Introduction congratulations on your purchase. The magneplanar mg1.6/qr 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 ...

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    Figure 1 5. Hookup the mg1.6 features unique, high current connectors which provide optimum contact area with speaker cables up to 10 gauge. The mg1.6 is shipped ready for conventional or bi-wire hookup. A. Conventional hookup simply strip 1/2" of insulation from the end of the cable. Insert the cab...

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    A. Remove both jumpers. B. Connect one set of cables to the low-cable input and the other set to the hi-cable input. Connect the other end of the cables together (observe +/- polarity), and connect to one channel of the amplifier outputs. If frequency specialized cables are used, connect them to the...

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    Image). When this occurs, your speakers are too far apart: begin moving the speakers back in small increments until you notice a point at which you achieve one cohesive "sound stage." for best results listen to speakers on axis with the listening position as shown in figure 3 and 4. C. Left/right th...

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    Note: once you have located the ideal speaker position you should mark it. A small tack or piece of tape can be placed on the carpet so that your ideal listening spot can be easily relocated when the speakers (or chair) are moved for cleaning, etc. In the event that your ideal listening spot is inco...

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    Figure 5 10. Maintenance a. The hardwood trim can be cleaned with a slightly damp dust cloth. B. Light vacuuming of the grille cloth is possible. 11. Specifications* system description: two-way full range planar-magnetic dipole radiator. Bass radiating area: 442 sq. In. Quasi ribbon tweeter size: 2"...

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    Impedance: 4 ohms crossover system: acoustical 600hz low pass-quasi 12db/octave high pass-6db/octave dimensions: 19-1/4" x 64- 1/2" x 2" warranty: limited. 3 years to original owner shipping weight: 95 ibs. *because there are no universally accepted methods for loudspeaker measurements, frequency re...