User manual MAGNEPAN MG16-QR

[. . . ] The amount of angle will be dependent on your particular listening conditions. Under most conditions, stacking 2 spacers will be adequate; however, some experimentation may be necessary. We suggest the assistance of a second person will facilitate the installation of the feet. Carefully align foot on backside of panel so holes in the foot line up with the bolts in the panel. [. . . ] The terminal plate states a maximum fuse value of 4 amps Type SAG ("normal" or "fast blow"). If these precautions are taken, our destruct tests show that it is impossible to burn out these drivers. For owners of cats, we recommend cat repellant around the base of the speakers. B. 7. SPEAKER PLACEMENT Proper speaker placement and room acoustics can have more effect on a music system than upgrading one of the components in the system. Unfortunately, there is no definitive guideline which will cover all possible listening rooms. Try moving the speakers forward or backward in increments of 6 to 12 inches. Positions close to a wall will often result in increased bass (often too much). 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% of the distance from your chair to the speakers. (For example, if your chair is 10 feet from the speakers, move the speakers 5 feet apart. ) Now, move the speakers apart in increments of 3 or 4 inches at a time, listening carefully at each position. At some point you will start to hear two separate speakers instead of a "stage effect" (or continuous image). When this occurs, your speakers are too far apart: begin moving the speakers back in small increments until you notice a point at which you achieve one cohesive "sound stage. " For best results listen to speakers on axis with the listening position as shown in Figure 3 and 4. 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 MG1. 6, the tweeters should be placed on the outside. Figure 3 Figure 4 NOTE: Once you have located the ideal speaker position you should mark it. A small tack or piece of tape can be placed on the carpet so that your ideal listening spot can be easily relocated when the speakers (or chair) are moved for cleaning, etc. In the event that your ideal listening spot is inconvenient from the standpoint of the room layout and decor, simply slide the speakers wherever they look best. Experience has shown that the speakers can be placed close to a wall, and it will make little difference for FM or background listening. The entire placement procedure may seem like a great deal of work, but is necessary in the setup of any high quality system. The time and effort expended should be necessary only once, and will repay the owner with countless hours of musical enjoyment. 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 as close as 2 feet from the back wall, a heavy damping material directly behind the speakers is advised; however, it should not cover the entire wall. Damping material in other parts of the room is a matter of trial and error. [. . . ] Other values are available from your Magneplanar dealer. Figure 5 10. MAINTENANCE A. Light vacuuming of the grille cloth is possible. 11. SPECIFICATIONS* SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: Two-way full range planar-magnetic dipole radiator. QUASI RIBBON TWEETER SIZE: 2" x 48" FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 40Hz - 22kHz** ±3dB NORMAL POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100 Watts RMS 8 Ohms MAXIMUM POWER REQUIREMENTS: 250 Watts RMS 8 Ohms SENSITIVITY: 86dB 500Hz One Meter 2. 83V IMPEDANCE: 4 Ohms CROSSOVER SYSTEM: Acoustical 600Hz Low pass-Quasi 12dB/Octave 1/2" X 2" High Pass-6dB/Octave DIMENSIONS: 19-1/4" X 64- WARRANTY: LIMITED. *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. [. . . ]