| Model: | Magneplanar MG3.6 |
| Category: | Speakers |
| Suggested Retail Price: | $3750 ($3950 w/Cherry Finish) |
| Description: | Planar Magnetic Loudspeaker |
| Manufacturer URL: | Magnepan |
| Model Picture: | View |
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Review by Eric on October 01, 1999 at 14:14:08 IP Address: 204.245.58.22 |
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It's taken several months to break in the bass on these speakers, but the wait was worth it. Now, along with the stunning mid-range and highs, the bass has come alive with a penetrating, clean, precise sound. Sure, the bass cannot move air like a traditional speaker, but the sound is so clear and satisfying that I do not feel a loss when listening to music, from jazz to classical to rock. However, do not rely on the bass for home theater. I make sure that they are set to "small" so that the lowest frequencies cross over to the Velodyne sub. Otherwise, during big-bass demanding scenes such as the explosion at the end of X-files, the panels will distort. On the other hand, the huge soundstage and ambience makes these speakers fantastic for home theater. Titanic was totally enveloping because of the 3.6s.Music is incredibly satisfying, with a very natural sound, provided you use a well-mastered CD since the speakers reveal any flaws. Overall, I am totally satisfied with the 3.6s and highly recommend them as a source for both music and home theater. Just make sure you include a separate sub for the home theater side of things.
Accompaying home theater equipment:
B &W Matrix HTM center speaker.
Paradigm ADP-150 surrounds.
In-wall B &W speakers for 7 channel setup.
Velodyne F-1200R sub.
Yamaha 2095 receiver.
Toshiba 3108 DVD player.
| Product Weakness: | the bass portion of the speakers cannot handle the lowest frequencies in home theater without distorting. strongly recommend crossover to a sub. |
| Product Strengths: | Huge soundstage and imaging. Very natural sound. Addictive listening. Crystal highs, open, natural sounding mid-range, strong, precise bass. Bass is ample when listening to music. |
| Associated Equipment for this Review: | |
| Amplifier: | Sunfire Stereo Amp 600 wpc into 4 ohms |
| Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): | Integrated into Yamaha 2095 receiver |
| Sources (CDP/Turntable): | Rotel RCD-971 CD Player |
| Speakers: | Magnepan 3.6R |
| Cables/Interconnects: | DH Labs BL-1 Interconnects, Audioquest Indigo speaker cables |
| Music Used (Genre/Selections): | rock, jazz and classical |
| Room Size (LxWxH): | 20 x 18 x 12 |
| Room Comments/Treatments: | one side of room opens into other rooms. |
| Time Period/Length of Audition: | 3 months |
| Type of Audition/Review: | Product Owner |
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