Magnepan MMG Floorstanding Speakers

Magnepan MMG Floorstanding Speakers 

DESCRIPTION

  • Description 2-Way / Quasi-Ribbon Planar-Magnetic
  • Freq. Resp. 50 - 24 kHz ±3 dB
  • Sensitivity 86dB / 500Hz / 2.83v
  • Impedance 4 Ohm
  • Dimensions 14.5 x 48 x 1.25

USER REVIEWS

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[Apr 08, 2026]
bobbrencher01


Strength:

Their planar‑magnetic design produces a broad, immersive sound that feels more “open” and natural than many box speakers. Reviewers praise their engaging, musical presentation.

Weakness:

Without a dedicated subwoofer, these speakers often lack strong low‑end extension, so pairing with a sub is common. If you’re thinking about creating an ideal listening environment, don’t forget how a comfortable space can transform your music experience — just like Screen enclosures Sarasota can elevate your home’s outdoor living area with style and function!

OVERALL
RATING
5
[Apr 24, 2025]
joeanderson


Strength:

I love that this floor-standing speaker is easy to move anywhere you want. Clarksville Drywall Contractors couldn't agree more.

Weakness:

Nothing at all.

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Jan 20, 2025]
joedavidson


Strength:

It's all worth it! Castle Drywall in Winston-Salem purchased this for our office. It's very durable!

Weakness:

None so far.

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Apr 06, 2026]
Breana


Strength:

It's great! I like it. concrete slab

Weakness:

None so far

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Jan 26, 2024]
davidson02


Strength:

It has a clean sound and is just perfect for a drywall contractor like me. Highly recommended.

Weakness:

None so far.

Purchased:
Used  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Nov 01, 2023]
Kyzer1816


Strength:

Wow! This is unique, I like the design. home cleanouts

Weakness:

None so far.

OVERALL
RATING
5
[Oct 07, 2022]
ampva301


Strength:

Simply said, if you don't give these speakers 5/5, your hearing needs to be examined. The bass is a little murky, and the speakers aren't particularly loud, but for $599 brand new, nothing else comes close. Especially if you pair them with a great tiny subwoofer. Check drywall contractors in ct

Weakness:

none so far I just bought it.

Purchased:
New  
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RATING
5
[Sep 30, 2022]
stussy


Strength:

Not only can you get rid of that tired old kitchen Bathroom remodeling baltimore

Weakness:

none so far

Purchased:
New  
OVERALL
RATING
5
[Mar 11, 2020]
freddie


Strength:

First, i have owned the MMG'S for 22 years now. I kept them well maintained and added high grade gold filled fuses which i thick helped the high end. They sound extremely well in a room which is 14'x24' using a high output Onkyo receiver @ 140 watt per. channel Using a 10" fluance sub. With Q accoustics center&surrounds.over all its a great set of front end spkers. Impressed. Weakness not the best with hard rock music unless the subwoofer is turned on. But soon im going to go for the 1.7s i think its time for an upgrade after 22 years. And they still sound great. Remember keep them from heat,2-3' from the wall and treat them like a baby. Best speakers for the price which when i purchased them were $500 a pair. I love my Maggies!

Weakness:

No.problem for me.

Price Paid:
500
Purchased:
New  
Model Year:
1997
OVERALL
RATING
4
[Feb 24, 2017]
Armando Rancano
AudioPhile

I just received my trial MMGs. I've been listening to music of all kinds on top-notch equipment for years and am familiar with the Magnepan sound.

Frankly, my expectations were not too high for hearing the MMGs out of the box. I was also concerned about driving them with my new Marantz SR5011. It can drive 4 ohm loads with 100W but you never know until you try it.

Bottom line is that out of the box the MMGs sound pretty damn good. I'm told these were not returned units, which are sold at a discount. I'm looking forward to what they'll sound like after break-in. I can already hear all the attributes that reviewers claim about the MMG. As far as the Marantz sr5011, it has no trouble whatsoever driving the MMG to loud levels on a 15 x 22 room.

I should say that I have two high quality sub-woofers on the line. Without them, as expected, the MMGs lack on the low end. With the subwoofers engaged, they sound as full as the music requires.

I have been using a pair of French-made Focals 816-S. They sound terrific but don't fit the living room aesthetic of my new home. The MMG blends in very nicely.

Expectations exceeded.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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