Mini Maggie System Instruction Manual
e Mini Maggie System includes one pair of Mini Maggies and a DWM
Woofer. For assembly and setup of the DWM, see the DWM manual.
1 General Description 2
2 Carton Contents 2
3 Packaging 2
5 Installation 3
6 Hookup 4
7 Phasing 5
8 Tweeter and Bass Levels 6
9 Small room installations 7
10 General guidelines for use as a woofer/satellite 7
11 Specifications 8
1 General Description
e Mini Maggie System is a 3-way, ribbon/planar speaker intended for use as
a desktop system or woofer/satellite system in small rooms.
2 Carton Contents
• 1 pair Mini Maggie speakers with bases and 4 screws
• 1 DWM Woofer with base and 2 screws
• 2 each 1 ohm resistors
• 2 each 2 ohm 25 watt resistors
• 2 each Magneplanar logos
• 2 each Allen wrench
• Instruction manual
3 Packaging
Save all packaging. If you need to transport the speakers, they can be shipped
safely only in the original packaging.
4 Assembly
Attach the bases to the Mini Maggies with the 4 screws. It may be necessary to
realign the dowel nut in the speaker before installing the base and screws.
5 Installation
Setup instructions for optimum sound —
• All speakers sound best when they have plenty of room to "breathe".
(Notice show reports how manufacturers place their speakers in the hotel
rooms far from room boundaries.) e optimum amount of space is 10
milliseconds for the rst reection. Strive to get as close to the ideal as your
room will allow. Because the Mini Maggie is a desk system does not negate
the laws of physics.
• Bass Panel operating in dipole manner with baffling as shown on webpage.
• Tweeters on the outside with 1 ohm resistors for attenuation due to neareld listening.
• For better high frequency dispersion, tilt Mini back with rubber bumpers
under speaker base.
• Use Class AB amplier (We have been disappointed in the little,
inexpensive Class D ampliers.)
• Place the DWM Woofer under the desk, in the foot well, and far forward to
allow room for your feet. (Don't worry if you accidentally kick it. It is not
delicate.) However, do not place the Woofer directly against the front foot
well panel. A heavy or solid wood front panel that blocks most of the rear
wave from the DWM Woofer will reduce bass output since there is little
room for the woofer to "breath". A dipole woofer is different from a
conventional dynamic woofer and may require some experimentation to
nd the best placement. Bass response can be enhanced if one edge of the
woofer panel can be placed perpendicular to a barrier (reducing dipole
cancellation).