New $30,000 Maggie at RMAF

SteveFord · « **on:** 26 Sep 2012, 11:23 pm »

Dear Press Member,

Ok, I pulled a fast one. But, you get so many emails before the RMAF, I had to do something to get your attention.

Actually, you will see and hear a new $599 pair of speakers from Magnepan--- the "new MMG".

But, that's not all.

You all know that the MMG is our version of an appetizer. We are making an even more appealing offer. Along with the "new MMG", customers can also have the Maggie Bass Panel (DWM) on a home trial basis. This combination for $1,394 will do very nicely when compared to those pricey box speakers down the hall. And that is why we are inviting you to visit us in the Marriott Atrium, Room 490.

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That was a release sent out from Wendell.
From me:
A new MMG - that sounds really interesting.
Not bad with the DMW, either - I've heard the old MMG with the DMW for a bit and it certainly got me thinking about new toys for Funboy, here.

Rclark · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Sep 2012, 11:48 pm »

I hope the dimensions are the same, I might buy a pair to take the panels out.

SteveFord · « **Reply #2 on:** 26 Sep 2012, 11:50 pm »

I'm curious as to what they did - quasi ribbon?

josh358 · « **Reply #3 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 01:22 am »

According to Wendell, not quasi ribbon, but it incorporates .7 technology (series crossover?).

Phil A · « **Reply #4 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 01:31 am »

It's good to hear that they're updating a classic speaker bargain. I'm slated to move in early 2014 and I definitely might need a pair of these somewhere.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #5 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 01:42 am »

What??

Davey · « **Reply #6 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 03:29 am »

Not a quasi-ribbon? A real ribbon? A plasma tweeter?

Incorporates X.7 technology?
A series crossover is .7 technology?

(Series crossovers were around before Magnepan was in business.)

I get a kick out of these "updates" from Wendell. He never actually says anything. That's a good PR guy.

Cheers,

Dave.

kevin360 · « **Reply #7 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 03:55 am »

Perhaps, it borrows from the 1.7 (in single loop fashion). It would be hard to refer to the series XO as .7 technology, but the super-tweeter definitely belongs to (and is unique to) one member of the .7 family. It would yield an improvement in imaging. My first thought was what Steve mentioned as a possibility, but I was stunned by the implication that they would take such a hit on production cost without raising the price of the product. Of course, the super-tweeter would also increase the production cost of the MMG. Then again, he could just be referring to the 'audiophile grade' XO components.

Dave is right on the money about Wendell. So, there's no telling, but I'd sure like to hear the MMG/DWM combination.

brooklyn · « **Reply #8 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 05:10 am »

Quote from: SteveFord on 26 Sep 2012, 11:23 pm

Dear Press Member,

Ok, I pulled a fast one. But, you get so many emails before the RMAF, I had to do something to get your attention.

Actually, you will see and hear a new $599 pair of speakers from Magnepan--- the "new MMG".

But, that's not all.

You all know that the MMG is our version of an appetizer. We are making an even more appealing offer. Along with the "new MMG", customers can also have the Maggie Bass Panel (DWM) on a home trial basis. This combination for $1,394 will do very nicely when compared to those pricey box speakers down the hall. And that is why we are inviting you to visit us in the Marriott Atrium, Room 490.

-----------------------
That was a release sent out from Wendell.
From me:
A new MMG - that sounds really interesting.
Not bad with the DMW, either - I've heard the old MMG with the DMW for a bit and it certainly got me thinking about new toys for Funboy, here.

WOW.... this sounds great. I'm in for this deal....

josh358 · « **Reply #9 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 05:22 pm »

Quote from: kevin360 on 27 Sep 2012, 03:55 am

Perhaps, it borrows from the 1.7 (in single loop fashion). It would be hard to refer to the series XO as .7 technology, but the super-tweeter definitely belongs to (and is unique to) one member of the .7 family. It would yield an improvement in imaging. My first thought was what Steve mentioned as a possibility, but I was stunned by the implication that they would take such a hit on production cost without raising the price of the product. Of course, the super-tweeter would also increase the production cost of the MMG. Then again, he could just be referring to the 'audiophile grade' XO components.

Dave is right on the money about Wendell. So, there's no telling, but I'd sure like to hear the MMG/DWM combination.

As you say, the supertweeter would add to the cost of the MMG -- more wiring and a more complicated crossover -- so I wouldn't be surprised if it's in there.

Still, from what I've seen, they generally have a trick or two up their sleeves. So speculation doesn't buy us much, well have to see what's out there.

josh358 · « **Reply #10 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 05:45 pm »

Quote from: Davey on 27 Sep 2012, 03:29 am

Not a quasi-ribbon? A real ribbon? A plasma tweeter?

Incorporates X.7 technology?
A series crossover is .7 technology? (Series crossovers were around before Magnepan was in business.)

I get a kick out of these "updates" from Wendell. He never actually says anything. That's a good PR guy.

Cheers,

Dave.

Heh, sorry if I wasn't clear. It doesn't have a quasi ribbon woofer like the .7's. I assume it still has a quasi ribbon tweeter. The quasi ribbon drivers are more labor intensive to make and they don't want to push the price of the MMG above $600. Beyond that, I don't know, Wendell told me that they use .7 technology in the crossover, but gave no specifics. I'm guessing that includes a series crossover and the new caps, but I guess we'll have to wait for specifics to emerge.

BTW, this was a press release that Wendell cc'd to Steve and me so we could pass it on in the forums. I think it's great that he brought us into the loop, but he points out that it was written as an amusing way of informing the press of what they were showing at RMAF, rather than to focus on the kind of under-the-hood details that would interest us.

medium jim · « **Reply #11 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 06:06 pm »

I bet they sound marvelous, especially with the DVM bass! Probably no need to modify and just plug and play enjoyment!

Jim

SteveFord · « **Reply #12 on:** 27 Sep 2012, 08:40 pm »

Whoever is going to the RMAF show, please give us your impressions.

Perhaps I can drag my MMGs down to my friendly local dealer and do a side by side comparison.

josh358 · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:17 am »

That would be really interesting.

Rclark · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:21 am »

So this looks more like a mild update huh? New crossover, same mdf frame, same materials. They don't really need to improve this speaker much and I can't see them getting too crazy with it at the same price.

josh358 · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 01:44 am »

As Wendell put it, it was worth doing, and it didn't double the price.

TONEPUB · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:21 am »

MMG's are fun speaker. But why does Wendell always have to be so dickish, throwing in the dig about the "box speaker down the hall..."

I love panels, but not everyone digs the Magnepan sound. And as awesome as the MMG is for $600, they really need a MAJOR amplifier to sound great.

medium jim · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:22 am »

You couldn't get into the Magnepan room at the Newport show unless you waited for 30 min. I bet the same at RMAF. Those who heard the tri-channel set up at Newport were amazed. I have to think that the new improved MMG's with the new DVM Bass will also drop some jaws, mdf construction and all!

Jim

medium jim · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:26 am »

TONEPUB:

I agree that to get the best out any Magnepan, you need top shelf amplification. Hell, for the money they save you, you can afford "Top Shelf" amps for them!

Jim

JohnR · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 Sep 2012, 02:28 am »

If it has a series crossover, does that mean you won't be able to biamp/active xo any more?