MAGNEPLANAR® MG12/QR Instruction Manual MAGNEPLANAR® PRODUCTS WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110 www.magnepan.
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase. The Magneplanar MG12/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 ruggedness of the design, the Magneplanar MG12/QR loudspeaker will give many years of trouble-free service. 2.
6. CAUTION--CAUTION--CAUTION A) The terminal plate states a maximum fuse value of 4 amps Type 3AG (“normal” or fast blow”) We recommend that 4 amp fuses continue to be used. The bass section does not require fusing protection. This fuse value should never be increased or bypassed. Do not use slow-blow fuses. If these precautions are taken, our destruct tests show that it is impossible to burn out these drivers. BURNED OUT TWEETERS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.
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C) LEFT/RIGHT--The MG12's are matched pairs and mirror-imaged. The serial number for each speaker in the pair is the same, except for a “1" or “2" following each serial number. As you face the front of the speakers, the speaker with the “1" after its serial number has the tweeter near the left edge, and the speaker with the “2" has the tweeter near the right edge. To obtain correct phasing between the tweeter and bass of the MG12, the tweeters should be placed on the outside.
9. OPTIONAL TWEETER ATTENUATION There are two principal reasons for needing to attenuate the Magneplanar Quasi Ribbon Tweeter: A) Recordings, typically in the “pop” or “rock” vein, often exhibit pronounced rise in the treble region. B) The Magneplanar Quasi Ribbon Tweeter is very efficient in its total “energy dispersion.” If the surround walls are exceptionally reflective, the overall perceived acoustical balance will be tipped towards a “hot” high end.
11. SPECIFICATIONS* System Description: Two-Way Full Range Quasi Ribbon/Planar-Magnetic Dipole Radiator Frequency Response: 45Hz - 22kHz ±3dB Recommended Power: 100 to 250W @8 Ohms. For further information, see FAQ on web site at http://www.magnepan.com/faq.php#power Sensitivity: 86dB @2.
