MAGNEPLANAR MG3.5/R User Manual

Welcome to the Magneplanar MG3.5/R loudspeaker, designed for perfectionists seeking outstanding music reproduction.

Overview of the MG3.5/R system, including mirror-imaged panels, ribbon tweeter, and planar-magnetic drivers.

Lists all included accessories such as support feet, bolts, fuses, crossover boxes, Allen wrench, and emblems.

Highlights the fragility of the ribbon tweeter and warns against dropping the speaker or rupturing the element.

Instructions to save original packaging for safe transport and advises on obtaining factory packaging if needed.

Guidance on carefully removing speakers from cartons to avoid damaging the ribbon due to partial vacuum.

Step-by-step instructions for attaching the four support feet to the speaker panels using bolts.

Covers single amplifier setup and refers to bi-amplification/bi-wiring sections for advanced configurations.

Detailed steps for installing the crossover box using hex wrenches and screws, with notes on cable preparation.

Explains fuse types, values for midrange and tweeter, and the importance of not bypassing or increasing them.

Offers advice on positioning speakers for optimal sound, considering tweeter and bass response in relation to room acoustics.

Discusses the impact of room acoustics on speaker sound, recommending moderation in damping material for balance.

Explains reasons for attenuating the tweeter (recording balance, reflective walls) and how to install resistors.

Details two methods for bi-amplifying MG3.5/R speakers using Magneplanar XO-1 or conventional electronic crossovers.

Describes the process of bi-wiring, involving two sets of speaker cables connected to separate inputs.

Advice on cleaning wood trim and fabric, and recommendations for owners with pets.

Instructions for returning speakers for repair, including packaging requirements and contact information.

Details the tweeter's fragility, common failure causes, and its easy replacement process.

Provides a step-by-step guide for replacing the ribbon tweeter, including tools needed and packaging instructions.

Comprehensive technical details including system description, driver sizes, frequency response, power, impedance, and dimensions.