MAGNEPLANAR MG3.6/R Instruction Manual

Magnepan magneplanar mg3.6/r instruction manual

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MAGNEPLANAR® MG3.6/R
Instruction Manual
MAGNEPLANAR® PRODUCTS
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110
www.magnepan.com

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  • Page 1 MAGNEPLANAR® MG3.6/R Instruction Manual MAGNEPLANAR® PRODUCTS WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110 www.magnepan.com...
  • Page 2: General Description

    Magneplanar MG3.6/R loudspeaker will give many years of trouble-free service. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The MG3.6/R speaker system consists of a pair of mirror-imaged panels, labeled "1" and "2" (for identification). Each panel contains one, five-foot long ribbon tweeter and one mid/bass planar-magnetic driver. The planar-magnetic driver consists of a bass section and a midrange section on a common ½...
  • Page 3 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 packaging but the original.
  • Page 4 3/4" long machine screw. CAUTION: Do not cross thread the screw. Tighten with a Phillips head screwdriver. The MG3.6/R features high-current cable connectors which provide optimum contact area with speaker cables up to 10 gauge. To prepare cables, strip 1/2" of insulation from the end of the cable.
  • Page 6: Bass Response

    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.
  • Page 8: Stereo Width And Imaging

    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.) Now move the speaker apart in increments of 3 or 4 inches at a time, listening carefully at each position.
  • Page 9: Room Acoustics

    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;...
  • Page 10 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. Set your electronic crossover at the following points and slopes:...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Do not use a vacuum cleaner! SERVICE In the unlikely event you should need service for your MG3.6/R loudspeakers, we recommend you return them to your dealer. He is experienced in providing service and can assist you if the speakers must be returned to the factory.
  • Page 12 Ribbon tweeters for previous MGIII models cannot be used in your MG3.6/R's. Your defective unit will be returned to Magnepan for installation of a new foil element at a minimal charge to you: there is no charge if it is within the one-year warranty period that covers the foil element and Magnepan determines that there is no evidence of abuse.
  • Page 13 Peel liner from back of end covers and adhere to each end of tweeter. Install protective cover. Reposition speakers in listening position and remove protective cover. Pack old tweeter(s) in the tube and packing provided and return to your dealer or Magnepan.
  • Page 14 **New Magneplanar MG3.6/R speakers will not display their full bass potential. After a month or two of use the bass response will lower 5Hz or more. At this point the response will stabilize and the speakers rated performance (or better) can be realized.

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