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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Transparent, immediate, open, and relaxed sound, which is a signature of Magnepan speakers
- Capable of a more natural and full-range sound, and present the music with ease
- Produce a spacious and natural soundstage, with good imaging even off-axis, giving the impression of being in a concert hall
- Smooth and refined treble without harshness, and mids with laser-beam focus and razor-sharp details
- Small size and weight (12kg–27lbs) for easy placement and integration into a room, and are more mobile and flexible than larger models
Product Considerations
- Require serious power (high current) from the amplifier to perform well, as underpowering can result in flabby bass, a congealed sound, and a shrunken soundstage
- Need room to breathe (placement at least 3 feet from the front wall) to avoid bass issues
- Bass is not earth-shattering, and the speaker may need a subwoofer to get the full experience of top-to-bottom extension
- Accurate sound may reveal tonal imbalances in source material or amplification
- Some reviewers did not like the optional plexiglass stands
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The .7 gives a little bit more than the Magnepan LRS
- The .7 is designed for smaller rooms than the Magnepan MG1.7
Takeaway: The Magnepan .7 speakers offer a smooth, accurate, and spacious sound experience, especially with acoustic music, and can give the feeling of being at a live performance. These speakers are a good value.
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An excellent review of a great product
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Features
Specifications
- Description: 2-Way/Quasi Ribbon
- Frequency Response: 45-22kHz ±3dB
- Sensitivity: 86dB/500Hz /2.83v
- Impedance: 4 Ohm
- Dimensions: 15¼" w x 54¼" H x 1¼" D
Description
The .7 — High-End Audio where space is at a premium. An in-house favorite at Magnepan, the .7 model is the go-to speaker for those who are looking for world class sound at a reasonable price.
"Within minutes, I realized that the Magnepan .7 could image with the best speakers ever, and were going to take my music listening somewhere it had never quite been before." "Whenever there is something fundamentally correct in a designers approach, the chances become extra good that the products of his or her efforts will reveal to a wide range of listeners fundamental musical truths. And for me, the best thing about musical truths is that they never change or go out of fashion." Herb Reichert, Stereophile magazine, Vol. 38, No. 8
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Magnepan speakers utilize dipole line-source radiation patterns, generating sound in both forward and backward directions, which can lead to a more expansive and less room-dependent soundstage.
- The brand's planar-magnetic panels and quasi-ribbon/true ribbon drivers offer a distinctive "boxless" and open sound, minimizing coloration and cabinet diffraction compared to traditional box speakers.
- Magnepan speakers are known for exceptionally realistic voice and acoustic instrument reproduction, capturing subtle details and timbral nuances often missed by other speaker designs.
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Magnepan LRS+
- Positioning: The entry-level model in Magnepan's lineup, designed for small to medium-sized rooms.
- Description: Offers high-definition sound with its quasi-ribbon technology, making it an excellent choice for those seeking quality audio in a compact form. Compared to the .7, it is more affordable and suitable for smaller spaces, while still delivering impressive sound quality.
Magnepan .7
- Positioning: A step up from the LRS+, offering enhanced performance for those with slightly larger rooms.
- Description: Features a quasi-ribbon design that provides a wider frequency response than the LRS+.
Magnepan 3.7i
- Positioning: A premium model that uses advanced ribbon technology for superior sound.
- Description: Offers seamless integration of its ribbon tweeter with quasi-ribbon drivers, providing a more refined audio experience than the 2.7i.
Magnepan 20.7
- Positioning: A high-end model designed for serious audiophiles with large listening rooms.
- Description: With its true ribbon tweeter and quasi-ribbon midrange and bass, the 20.7 offers an extraordinary ability to recreate lifelike soundscapes. It needs more power and space than the 3.7i.
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Founding Year
1969
Our take on the brand
Magnepan is known for their unique planar magnetic speakers that use thin Mylar film and aluminum foil strips instead of traditional speaker cones, creating sound from both front and back of the panel for a more natural, box-less sound. Their speakers are particularly appealing for jazz and classical music listeners due to their lifelike reproduction of acoustic instruments, and they're popular among audiophiles for offering high-end performance at relatively affordable prices.
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