Magnepan MG 1.6 User Manual

MAGNEPLANAR MG1.6/QR

Instruction Manual

MAGNEPLANAR® PRODUCTS

WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA 55110

www.magnepan.com

1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase. The Magneplanar MG1.6/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 MG1.6/QR loudspeaker will give
many years of trouble-free service.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The MG1.6/QR consists of a 2-way planar magnetic driver utilizing a common 1/2 mil. Mylar
diaphragm. The voice grid of the bass section consists of a lightweight aluminum wire. The
Quasi Ribbon Tweeter is made of 1 mil. aluminum foil.

3. PACKAGING

Save all packaging. If you need to transport the speakers, they can be shipped safely only in
the original packaging. You may never have to return your loudspeakers, but should the
occasion arise, they should not be shipped in any packaging but the original. Should you
discard it, packaging is available.

4. ASSEMBLY

The four support feet for the MG1.6 are shipped in the speaker carton along with the 8
mounting bolts. The nuts for the mounting bolts are already installed in the panel.
The spacers and 4 longer bolts are provided to adjust the vertical angle of the speaker. 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.

A. Remove speakers and feet from carton. The 8 mounting bolts are installed in the

speakers.

B. We suggest the assistance of a second person will facilitate the installation of

the feet. Hold a speaker upright on it's side.

C. Remove the 8 bolts from the nuts. Carefully align foot on backside of panel so

holes in the foot line up with the bolts in the panel. Using your fingers, insert a
bolt through the center hole (see Figure 1 if using spacers and long bolts),) until
the bolt engages with the nut in the panel. Care must be taken not to cross­thread the bolts.

E. Repeat the same procedure for top hole, eliminating the spacers.

F. Tighten all bolts securely.

Figure 1

5. HOOKUP

The MG1.6 features unique, high current connectors which provide optimum contact area with
speaker cables up to 10 gauge.

The MG1.6 is shipped ready for conventional or bi-wire hookup.

A. CONVENTIONAL HOOKUP

Simply strip 1/2" of insulation from the end of the cable. Insert the cable into the
top set of connectors and tighten the set screws with the Alien wrench provided.
Banana plug connectors can be used and locked in place with the set screws.
Spade lug adapters are available from your Magneplanar dealer for speaker
cables that are incompatible with the Magneplanar high current connector.
To ensure proper phasing of the speakers, make sure the plus (red) is to plus
and minus (black) is to minus.

B. BI-WIRE HOOKUP

These speakers are designed for utilizing bi-wire hookup techniques. The
connection plate on the rear of each speaker is shown in Figure 2.