Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Flat-panel dipolar, magnetically driven panel speaker. Drive-units: 1254in² planar woofer. 135in² planar midrange unit, planar tweeter (I, IA), 15in² ribbon tweeter (IVA). Crossover frequency: 3.2kHz. Frequency response: 32Hz–40kHz ±4dB (IVA). Nominal impedance: 4 ohms. Maximum power handling: 500W.
Dimensions: Three panels, each 18" W by 72" H by 2" D. Weight: 70 lbs each (I, IA); 106 lbs (IVA).
Price: $795/per pair (I, 1973); $3800/pair (IVA, 1984); no longer manufactured (2005).
Manufacturer: Audio Research Corp., Minneapolis, MN (1973). Magnepan, 1645 Ninth Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110. Tel: (800) 474-1646. Web: www.magnepan.com.