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Beschrijving: tweeweg quasi ribbon/planar-magnetic frequentiebereik: ± 3 db, 50 hz tot 26 khz gevoeligheid: 86 db, 2.83 Volt, 500 hz @ 1 meter aanbevolen versterker: 40 tot 150 watt @ 8 ohms. Impedant
Old-school Magnepan panels are always interesting because they can still do a big, open presentation that box speakers at this money often can’t match. At €200, this is a strong deal against the recent used market: well below the €415 25th percentile and far under the €564 median, so it reads as a bargain rather than just “cheap.”
That kind of pricing makes it worth a serious look even with unknown condition, especially if the pair is complete and the diaphragms and frames are intact. The upside with these is the classic Magnepan soundstage and natural midrange, so a clean, working set can be exceptional value; just verify that both panels play evenly and that no restoration work is needed before jumping in.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Founded in 1969 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, by engineer Jim Winey, Magnepan emerged from his dissatisfaction with electrostatic speakers during his time at 3M. Seeking a superior alternative, Winey invented the Magneplanar—a thin-film magnetic driver that rivaled electrostats without their limitations. Bootstrapped with funds from friends and family, the family-owned company has remained American-made, now led by Winey's son Mark from a 50,000-square-foot facility, upholding over five decades of planar innovation.
Magnepan specializes exclusively in planar magnetic loudspeakers, from compact Mini Maggies to towering flagships like the 3.7i. These full-range or hybrid panels eschew traditional cones for quasi-ribbon and true-ribbon drivers, delivering expansive soundstages and lifelike transients. The lineup avoids amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing solely on speakers that demand high-current amplification to thrive.
Positioned as a high-end niche leader, Magnepan commands reverence among audiophiles for neutral voicing, room-filling dispersion, and value that outpaces competitors dollar-for-dollar. Handcrafted in the USA with domestic parts—"Made in America. Sold in China"—its panels offer unmatched transparency at premium prices, cementing a legacy as the pinnacle of planar magnetic reproduction for discerning listeners worldwide.
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