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MG-IIIa (Rev. 2)

BrandMagnepan
DesignerJim Winey
FunctionSpeaker
Produced1986-19??
CountryUnited States
Form FactorFloorstanding
Signal PathPassive Hardware
Dimensions61 × 180.3 × 5.1 cm (W × H × D)
Frequency Response32Hz-40kHz ±3dB
Treble¼"x55" True Ribbon (2.5µm Aluminum Foil)
Midrange170in² Planar-Magnetic (Single-Ended) (Aluminum Magnet Wire on Mylar Substrate)
Bass620in² Planar-Magnetic (Single-Ended)
Sensitivity (20Hz-40kHz, Pink Noise)83dB/W/m
Sensitivity (500Hz)85dB/W/m
Impedance (Bass)4Ω
Impedance (Midrange/Treble)3Ω
Crossover FrequencyLow Pass: 300Hz, High Pass: 500Hz, 3kHz
Crossover SlopeLow Pass: 18dB/Oct, High Pass: 12dB/Oct (Third Order, Second Order)
Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS)>50W
Power Handling (RMS)200W
Protection Fuse (3AG)1.5A
Enclosure TypeDipole
FinishSolid Oak Frame (Cloth: Off-White, Black or Brown Fabric)
MSRP (1986)$1995
Connections
  • Input · Banana · Socket (Female)
NotesSerial number 062758 and above. Added non-inductive resistor in tweeter circuit to adjust for changes in resistance in the new element for the true ribbon.