{"product_id":"magneplanar-smga-speakers-fully-serviced-local-pickup-only-recapped","title":"Magneplanar SMGa Speakers * Fully Serviced * Local Pickup Only * Recapped *","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eHistory of the Magneplanar SMGa\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-28\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eIntroduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"14\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eMagnepan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003e (founded by Jim Winey in 1969 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota), the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"89\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79\"\u003eSMG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-79 citation-end-79\"\u003e (So Much Guitar \/ Small Mini-Grand) series was designed to bring the legendary transparency, soundstage depth, and low-distortion performance of Magnepan’s large, expensive planar-magnetic systems down to a compact, budget-friendly footprint suitable for smaller listening spaces.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78\"\u003eSMGa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-78 citation-end-78\"\u003e variant arrived in the 1980s as an evolution of the original SMG, featuring refined driver integration, upgraded structural bonding of the mylar diaphragm to the frame, and distinct trim options (such as oak, walnut, or black trim with brass\/chrome accents).\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-77\"\u003eLike all classic Magnepans, the SMGa is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"310\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-77\"\u003edipole radiator\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-77 citation-end-77\"\u003e—meaning it projects sound equally from both the front and the back, creating an expansive, three-dimensional soundstage that avoids the typical box coloration found in traditional cabinet loudspeakers.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-30\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-36\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-76 citation-end-76\"\u003e2-way, full-range planar-magnetic \/ quasi-ribbon dipole loudspeaker system\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-31\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-37\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-75 citation-end-75\"\u003e50 Hz to 18 kHz (\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\pm\" data-index-in-node=\"37\"\u003e$\\pm$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-74 citation-end-74\"\u003e3 dB)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-32\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-38\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-73 citation-end-73\"\u003e4 Ohms (resistive\/flat phase, presenting an ideal, stable load for amplifiers though requiring steady current)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-33\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-39\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-72 citation-end-72\"\u003e~86 dB to 90 dB (1W\/1m depending on measurement standard)\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-34\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-40\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-71 citation-end-71\"\u003e40 to 150 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-35\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_96abdcaa3c2fc39a-41\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiaphragm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-70 citation-end-70\"\u003eUltra-low-mass (.0005-inch thick) mylar film\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"19\\text{ in}\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003e19 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"24.25\\text{ in}\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e24.25 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e wide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\times\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"48\\text{ in}\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003e48 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\times\" data-index-in-node=\"82\"\u003ex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.5\\text{ in}\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003e1.5in to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.75\\text{ in}\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003e1.75 in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep (vary slightly depending on exact production run and base\/trim style)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"28\\text{ lbs}\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e$28 lbs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (13–18 kg) per speaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Magnepan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67987945881845,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/7798AAE0-0717-479D-8539-8E966D4351DE_4_5005_c.jpg?v=1794121462","url":"https:\/\/www.theturntablestore.com\/products\/magneplanar-smga-speakers-fully-serviced-local-pickup-only-recapped","provider":"The Turntable Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}