Magnat SIGNATURE 999 Flagship Speakers Owner’s Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Magnat
Table of Contents
Magnat SIGNATURE 999 Flagship Speakers
Product Information
The Magnat Signature 999 speakers offer a rare combination of technology and emotion, meticulously designed by German engineers to deliver exceptional audio quality.
Product Usage Instructions
Fitting the Feet (Signature 999)
Follow the instructions provided in the manual to properly fit the feet of
your Signature 999 speakers.
General Information About Connecting Your Magnat Signature Loudspeakers
Ensure you connect your Magnat Signature loudspeakers following the
guidelines provided in the manual for optimal performance.
Maintenance
Clean the lacquered surface with a mild household cleaner, avoiding
furniture polish or similar products to preserve the finish of your speakers.
How to Avoid Damage to Your Valuable Speakers
Follow the maintenance instructions and handle your speakers with care to
prevent damage.
The Sound You Can’t Hear…
Be aware that amplifiers, tuners, and CD players may generate non-audible
high-frequency vibrations that could affect your speakers. If you experience
issues, consult a professional.
FAQ
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Q: How should I clean the lacquered surface of my Signature 999 speakers?
A: Clean with a mild household cleaner, avoiding furniture polish or similar products. -
Q: What should I do if my high-frequency speakers are not working properly?
A: Check for non-audible high-frequency vibrations from other components and consult a professional if needed.
Dear customer,
- We would like to thank you for welcoming the Magnat Signature 999 speakers into your home.
- Our German designers & engineers have worked tirelessly to bring you a rare combination of technology and emotion.
- We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did in making it.
- Best regards,
At the end of the product’s useful life, please dispose of it at the appropriate collection points provided in your country.
Dear MAGNAT Customer,
- Congratulations on your fine new loudspeakers and thank you very much for choosing MAGNAT! You have made an excellent choice.
- The high-quality speakers produced by MAGNAT are renowned all over the world.
- Please study the instructions and information below carefully before using your new loudspeakers.
FITTING THE FEET
- The floor plates provided must be fitted to both speakers before use. To do this, place the speakers on a clean, stable base with the bottom facing upwards. It is better not to remove the protective bag until after the fitting has been completed to avoid damage to the paint surface.
- First fit the four metal spikes to the floor plate, as shown in Fig. 1: The four spikes (x) are screwed into the threaded holes in the floor plate (y) as far as they will go from below. The lock nut (z) is then fitted from above and tightened.
- Now fit the pre-assembled floor plate using the screws provided, as shown in Fig. 1.
- The metal spikes (x) are height-adjustable to guarantee the stability of the speaker. To do this, loosen the top lock nut (z) and adjust the spike by turning it. Once the right setting has been found, tighten the lock nut again.
- Rubber inserts are screwed into the bottom of the cone spikes. These ensure optimum stability on smooth, hard floor coverings, such as laminate or tiles. The rubber inserts can be replaced with metal inserts (included in the package). This variation is better suited for carpets, for example.
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CONNECTING YOUR MAGNAT SIGNATURE LOUDSPEAKERS
Warning: Only hi-fi amplifier-loudspeaker outputs may be connected to the
SIGNATURE loudspeaker terminal.
Please always use a good-quality loudspeaker connection cable from an audio
dealer. To prevent impairment of sound quality, we recommend cables with
cross-sections of at least 2.5 mm² for lengths up to 3 m and at least 4 mm²
for lengths above 3 m.
Always turn off the amplifier or receiver before connecting or disconnecting
loudspeaker cables. Place the loudspeakers in their planned positions and cut
the cables to the right length. The cables for both channels should always be
the same length.
For the good sound, the cables must be connected in such a way that the
speakers are “in phase”. This means that the black negative terminals on the
speakers (-) must be connected to the negative (-) terminals on the amplifier,
and the red positive (+) speaker terminals to the positive (+) amplifier
terminals. To make this easier one wire of most speaker cables is marked with
a colored strip or a ridge in the insulation.
The SIGNATURE terminal is designed for 3 cord sets:
- Connection via banana plugs (fig. 2a)
- Connection via clevis type fittings (fig. 2b)
- Non-ready-made (fig. 2b):
- Strip 10 – 15 mm of insulation from the ends of non-ready-made cables. Twist the ends – this is much better than tinning them with solder – insert them in the terminals and tighten the terminal screws firmly.
- Before switching on the system double-check all your connections and make sure that the terminal screws are tight and that there are no short circuits caused by stray wire filaments – this could cause serious damage to your amplifier!
MAGNAT SIGNATURE – BI-WIRING AND BI-AMPING
Bi-wiring means using separate cables to carry the high and low audio
frequencies. Bi-amping takes this idea one step further and uses separate
power amplifiers as well as separate cables for high and low frequencies. Bi-
amping in particular produces an additional improvement in sound reproduction
quality.
The special connection terminals of the SIGNATURE loudspeakers support both
conventional connection and operation in bi-wiring and bi-amping modes. There
are four screw terminals on each speaker. The top pair are for the tweeter
(high frequencies), the lower pair is for the woofer (low frequencies). The
factory-installed cable strips connecting the positive and negative terminals
are for conventional 2-wire connection and must be removed for bi-wiring and
bi-amping operation. The pictures below show the correct set-up for
conventional operation (fig. 3a), bi-wiring (fig. 3b), and bi-amping (fig.
3c).
THE MAGNAT SIGNATURE LOUDSPEAKERS IN STEREO MODE
- In the ideal configuration, the speakers and the listening position should form an equilateral triangle. When the left and right speakers are the same distance from the listening position their sound arrives at the same time, resulting in a harmonious, natural music reproduction. (Fig. 4)
- There should be a clear line of sight between the loudspeakers and the listening position. Any sound-absorbing or reflecting obstacles in the path will distort the sound. When you install the loudspeakers the following distances should be maintained:
- At least 20 cm away from the rear wall and at least 30 cm from the side walls. This will prevent excessive emphasis on the bass range.
MAINTENANCE
The lacquered surface is best cleaned with a mild household cleaner. On no account use furniture polish or similar products on these surfaces.
HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS
- All MAGNAT loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction with the tone controls in the central position – i.e. with “linear” amplifier output. Turning up the bass and treble controls too far delivers more power to the woofers and/or tweeters, and at high volumes, this can destroy the speaker units!
- If the output of your amplifier is significantly higher than the rated power handling capacity of your speakers extremely high volumes can physically destroy your speakers. This doesn’t happen often but you should be aware that it is possible.
- Weak amplifiers with low output ratings can be more dangerous for your speakers at medium volumes because weak amplifiers may overload much faster than powerful ones and this causes measurable and audible distortion, which is extremely dangerous to your loudspeakers.
- Always turn the volume down immediately as soon as you hear distortion! If you like listening to loud music make sure that your amplifier can deliver at least as much power as the speakers’ power-handling rating.
THE SOUND YOU CAN’T HEAR…
- Amplifiers, tuners, and CD players can all produce inaudible high-frequency signals – and this doesn’t only apply to cheap products.
- If your tweeters fail at low or medium volumes you should have a qualified technician check your system components for dangerous inaudible signals.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Configuration: 4,5-way bass reflex
- Power-handling capacity: 280 / 500 watts
- Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
- Frequency response: 22 – 55 000 Hz
- Recommended amplifier output: > 30 watts
- Efficiency (2.8V / 1m): 93 dB
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 335 x 1225 x 490 mm
- Accessory: Metal spikes Rubber spikes
Subject to technical change.
Congratulations! You have made a wise selection in becoming the owner of MAGNAT HiFi equipment. Due to high quality, MAGNAT products have earned an excellent reputation throughout the Western world. This high-quality standard enables us to grant a 5-years warranty for MAGNAT HiFi speakers and a 2-year warranty for Magnat HiFi-electronic components. The equipment is checked and tested continuously during the entire production process. In case you have problems with your
MAGNAT HiFi equipment, kindly observe the following:
- The guarantee period commences with the purchase of the component and applies only to the original owner.
- During the guarantee period, we will rectify any defects due to faulty material or workmanship by replacing or repairing the defective part at our discretion. Further claims, and in particular those for the price reduction, cancellation of sale, compensation for damages or subsequential damages, are excluded. The guarantee period is not altered by the fact that we have carried out guarantee work.
- Unauthorized tampering with the equipment will invalidate this guarantee.
- Consult your authorized dealer first, if guarantee service is needed. Should it prove necessary to return the component to the factory, please ensure that • the component is packed in original factory packing in good condition • the quality control card has been filled out and enclosed with the component, • your enclose your receipt as proof of purchase.
- Excluded from the guarantee are:
- Illuminates
- Wear parts
- Shipping damages, either readily apparent or concealed (claims for such damages must be lodged immediately with the forwarding agent, the railway express office, or the post office).
- Scratches in cases, metal components, front panels, etc. (You must notify your dealer directly of such defects within three days of purchase.)
- Defects caused by incorrect installation or connection, operation errors (see operating instructions), overloading, or by an external force.
- Equipment that has been repaired incorrectly or modified or where the case has been opened by persons other than us.
- Consequential damages to other equipment.
- Reimbursement of cools, without our prior consent, when repairing damages by third parties.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
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50259 Pulheim
Germany
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