MAGNEPLANAR  3.7i Instruction Manual

MAGNEPLANAR 3.7i Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Magneplanar 3.7i Instruction Manual Table of Contents Quick Set-up Instructions Introduction General Description Carton Contents Packaging Assembly Hookup Caution Speaker Placement Bass Response Left/Right Stereo Width and Imaging Phasing Room Acoustics Optional Tweeter or Midrange Attenuation Specifications Revised 2-10-19 Page...
  • Page 2: Quick Set-Up Instructions

    Quick Set-up Instructions The 3.7i has exceptional phase characteristics that are accomplished without the use of compensation networks. To realize the optimum phasing, the 3.7i should be angled inward as shown in the diagrams in the manual. (Do not place parallel to the front wall.) For a larger "sweet spot"...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase. The Magneplanar 3.7i loudspeaker was conceived and designed by perfectionists, for perfectionists. Due to the elegant simplicity and ruggedness of the design, the Magneplanar 3.7i loudspeaker will give many years of trouble-free service. General Description The 3.7i is a 3-way, full-range ribbon design with a quasi-ribbon bass and...
  • Page 4: Hookup

    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 MMG to the 20.7, the Maggie Bass Panel can get the bass/midbass "just right".
  • Page 5: Left/Right

    Left/Right The 3.7i's are matched pairs and mirror-imaged. The tweeters are located in the narrow fabric section. Stereo Width and Imaging Once you have located the best position for the speakers and your chair for bass performance, separate the speakers by 50-60% of the distance from your chair to the speakers.
  • Page 6: Phasing

    FIG. 2 Phasing The Magneplanar 3.7i 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.
  • Page 7: Room Acoustics

    To attenuate the tweeter or midrange, remove the jumper(s) and install a resistor. The 1 ohm resistor is the standard tweeter and midrange resistor values. Other tweeter and midrange resistor values are available from your Magneplanar dealer. In addition to the tweeter resistor, installing the 1 ohm midrange resistor will also provide a "warmer"...
  • Page 8: Specifications

    * Because there are no universally accepted methods for loudspeaker measurements, frequency response specifications may be stated by most manufacturers without reference to measurement techniques and/or specific locations in rooms. Magneplanar loudspeaker frequency response specifications are average performance levels that may reasonably be expected in normal installations.

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