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Model: Magneplanar MMG Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $500 Description: Planar Magnetic Loudspeaker Manufacturer URL: Magnepan Model Picture: View
Review by JimOfOakCreek (A) on November 19, 2004 at 09:48:32
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for the Magneplanar MMGMaggies are for the audiophile who lusts after extreme detail and presence rather than sheer volume and bass slam. They are NOT for everyone but if you ever wondered, “why can't I hear all the detail from my speakers that I can with my earphones?â€, then Maggies are the speakers for you.It's the delicate and revealing detail that has sold me on my MMG's. It's hearing ALL the whisper-silent nuances that is the Zen of listening to Maggies. The presentation is natural and life-like. It's as close to having the performers in your listening room as I have ever heard.
The first time I listened to Coltrane’s “Blue Train†through the MMG’s, I couldn’t believe the realism of the presentation, especially the solos by Lee Morgan on Trumpet. The trumpet sounded…well…REAL! That’s the whole point to Maggies. They sound real.
I drive my 4 ohm Maggies with a Panny XR50, in 2 channel stereo only. This receiver’s digital amp has a punchy and highly detailed output that becomes black magic when paired up with the MMG's. The only caveat is placement. The speakers must but moved out at least 2' from any wall else output can become TOO bright. The receiver is rated at 100w/ch at 6 ohms. There is no mention of driving 4 ohm speakers by Panasonic but, as it turns out, it drives the Maggies in stereo mode easily. It barely gets warm. I’m not the only one driving MMG’s with a Panasonic receiver. Here’s a link to another recommendation: http://www.donlindich.com/recommendedspeakers.html
Maggies are the Zen of loudspeakers. They are for listeners that want ALL the detail they can possibly get, with a very natural presentation.
Magnepan offers a 60 day no-questions-asked return policy on these. The best way to know if a particular speaker is for you is to try them in your home. Magnepan gives you that option.
Product Weakness: Require bass reinforecment on some music (i.e. a subwoofer), can be too bright if not setup properly, Listener must be between the speakers sweet spot to hear the extreme detail. Product Strengths: Presentation of subtle detail, extreme presence and realism, bringing the performers into your living room, they look stylish IMHO.
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: Panasonic SA-XR50 Reciever Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None Sources (CDP/Turntable): Onkyo CDP - FiberOptical Connection Speakers: Magnepan MMG Cables/Interconnects: Mondane Music Used (Genre/Selections): Jazz, Rock, Zappa, 1970's ECM Type of Audition/Review: Home Audition
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Topic - REVIEW: Magnepan Magneplanar MMG Speakers - JimOfOakCreek 09:48:32 11/19/04 (0)
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