Within minutes, I realized that the Magnepan .7s could image with the best speakers ever, and were going to take my music listening somewhere it had never quite been before.
,Stereophile · August 2015
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Magnepan .7 Planar Magnetic Speakers; pair
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Magnepan .7 Planar Magnetic Speakers; pair
Regular price
$1,995.00
Unit price
The Magnepan .7 is a full-range, quasi-ribbon planar-magnetic speaker. Like every Maggie, it starts with a single sheet of Mylar suspended in a magnetic field, and the whole panel makes the sound, not cones in a box. That is where the see-through midrange and the big, room-filling soundstage come from. The .7 is the full Magnepan panel, sized to fit and easy to place wherever you listen.
CNET's Audiophiliac named the .7 a Speaker of the Year, praising its "see-through transparency, awe inspiring soundstage depth, and treble purity." As the largest Magnepan dealer in the United States, The Listening Room builds every .7 to order in your choice of finish, and when Magnepan has your fabric and trim combination on hand, it ships quickly.
Key Features of the Magnepan .7
- Quasi-Ribbon Drivers: A two-way quasi-ribbon design that trades the box and cone for a thin radiating panel, for low coloration and fast transient response.
- True Full-Range Panel: 45Hz to 22kHz from a single dipole panel, with no separate woofer or crossover-to-cone handoff in the bass.
- Dipole Planar Design: Radiates from both sides of the panel, the trait behind Magnepan's open, spacious soundstage.
- Slim, Room-Friendly Profile: Just over 54 inches tall and 1.25 inches deep, so it fits comfortably wherever you listen.
- Made in the USA: Hand-built at Magnepan's factory in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
- 20 Finish Combinations: Four grille fabrics and five trim options, so the panel matches the room rather than fighting it.
How the Magnepan .7 Makes Its Sound
The Magnepan .7 is a two-way quasi-ribbon dipole rated at 4 ohms and 86dB sensitivity (2.83V). Instead of pushing air with cones in a cabinet, a large diaphragm suspended in a magnetic field radiates sound from both sides of the panel. The result is low stored energy, quick transients, and the open, unboxed presentation Magnepan is known for. Like every Magnepan, the .7 rewards a strong, current-capable amplifier; give it real power and it comes alive.
What the .7 Delivers
The .7 is about what the compact full-range panel gives you, not a room measurement. It is the most accessible way into the real Magnepan dipole sound: a two-way quasi-ribbon panel with that open, out-of-the-box soundstage, in the slimmest, easiest-to-place form in the line. Choose the .7 when you want the Magnepan sound in a panel that slips easily into a living space. Like any dipole it rewards a little space behind it to open up, but that is a setup detail to dial in, not a limit on who it is for.
How Much Bass Does the Magnepan .7 Have?
The Magnepan .7 reaches down to 45Hz from its panel, which covers most music in small to mid-size rooms. Like any panel this size, it stays lean in the lowest octave rather than thumping, and the bass it does make is fast and coherent because it comes from the same panel as the mids and highs. If you want more low-end weight in larger rooms, a fast, articulate subwoofer extends the bottom end without dragging on the panel's speed. We most often pair Magnepan with REL and Perlisten subwoofers, since both blend cleanly with a planar rather than fighting its speed.
Fabric and Trim Options for the Magnepan .7
The Magnepan .7 is built to order in four grille fabrics (Black, Off-White, Cherry White, and Gray) and five side-trim finishes (Natural Oak, Black Oak, Dark Cherry, Black Aluminum, and Silver Aluminum). That gives 20 combinations, from an all-black panel that hides in a media wall to natural oak rails that warm up a living space.
Where the .7 fits in the Magnepan line
How the .7 compares to the rest of the range, and what each step up the line adds.
Magnepan .7 You're viewing
$1,995 / pair
Two-way quasi-ribbon panel with more radiating area than the entry LRS+. 45 Hz to 22 kHz. The compact full-range Magnepan.
Magnepan .7x Mike's pick
$4,000 / pair
The .7 panel with Magnepan's X-Series parts upgrade: capacitors, coils, resistors, and wiring replaced, circuitry simplified, tolerances tightened. Sharper imaging and a more natural sound, same panel and footprint.
$2,995 / pair
Adds a quasi-ribbon super-tweeter and more panel area than the .7. 40 Hz to 24 kHz, for more high-frequency extension and a bigger image.
$6,495 / pair
Steps up to a 40-inch true ribbon tweeter over quasi-ribbon bass and midrange. 40 Hz to 30 kHz, about 71 inches tall.
$9,495 / pair
A larger 60.6-inch true ribbon tweeter, with the midrange and bass on separate diaphragms for less crosstalk, plus more panel area. 35 Hz to 40 kHz. The most resolution and scale in the line.
Mike's Take
Nearly everyone who comes in for a .7 leaves with the .7x. It's the same speaker with the X-Series parts upgrade, and the jump in imaging and refinement is worth it. If budget is the deciding line, the standard .7 is still a real Magnepan.
Browse the full Magnepan Standard Series or the upgraded X-Series to compare the line.
The Listening Room Difference
We're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.
Magnepan .7 Specifications
| Description | 2-Way / Quasi-Ribbon |
| Frequency Response | 45-22kHz +/-3dB |
| Recommended Power | Stable into 4 ohms, high current (50-200+ watts typical) |
| Sensitivity | 86dB / 500Hz / 2.83v |
| Impedance | 4 Ohm |
| Weight | 27 lbs each |
| Dimensions | 15 1/4" W x 54 1/4" H x 1 1/4" D |
All of this results in a boxless “airiness” to the sound and a naturalness of timbre that allow acoustic instruments to shine.
,The Absolute Sound · February 2015
The .7 may in fact be the ultimate speaker for audiophiles seeking maximum transparency in small rooms.
,CNET · May 2015
there is a wall of transparency staring back at me that a traditional box speaker simply cannot compete with
,New Record Day · September 2015
How much power do the Magnepan .7 need, and what kind of amp?
How much power do the Magnepan .7 need, and what kind of amp?
The .7 is a 4-ohm speaker with 86dB sensitivity, so it likes current. Magnepan's own guidance is to look at an amplifier's 4-ohm power rating, not its 8-ohm number, and there is no single right wattage, some owners are happy on 50 clean watts and others run 200 or more. What matters most is an amp that stays stable into 4 ohms with a strong power supply, so it keeps control when the music gets demanding; thin receivers that derate at 4 ohms or need a protection switch are the ones to avoid. We usually pair the .7 with a current-capable integrated in the same price range. Three good matches: the Rogue Audio Sphinx v3, the Cambridge Audio EXA100, or the Primare I25 for more headroom.
Do the Magnepan .7 need a subwoofer?
Do the Magnepan .7 need a subwoofer?
Not for most rooms. The .7 plays down to 45Hz from its panel, which covers the great majority of music in a small to mid-size room, and the bass it makes is fast and articulate because it comes from the same panel as everything else. If you have a larger room or want more low-end weight, a fast, musical subwoofer keeps the .7's speed without dragging on the panel. We most often pair Magnepan with REL and Perlisten subwoofers, since both blend cleanly with a planar. The thing to avoid is a big, slow sub that lags behind the panel.
Should I get the .7 or step up to the 1.7i?
Should I get the .7 or step up to the 1.7i?
It comes down to your room. The 1.7i is the larger panel, with more surface area, more bass, and a bigger image, and it wants a bit more space to open up. The .7 is the compact two-way that gives you the core Magnepan sound, the see-through midrange and the wide soundstage, in a slimmer package. If you have the room and the budget, the 1.7i gives you more of everything. If a smaller panel suits your space, the .7 gives you the Magnepan sound without needing as much room.
How far from the wall do the Magnepan .7 need to be?
How far from the wall do the Magnepan .7 need to be?
Magnepan's setup guidance for the .7 is to start about 3 feet out from the front wall, never flat against it, and to angle them inward toward your listening seat. As a dipole the panel radiates from the back as well as the front, so it needs that space behind it to develop the soundstage. A common starting point for separation is 50 to 60 percent of the distance from your seat to the speakers, then small adjustments to taste from there.
Should the Magnepan .7 tweeters face inside or outside?
Should the Magnepan .7 tweeters face inside or outside?
Each Magnepan .7 is a mirror-imaged pair, so you can set them up with the ribbon tweeters on the inner or outer edges of the panels. Tweeters on the inside give a tighter, more focused image for a single listening seat; tweeters on the outside widen the sweet spot so more seats get a good soundstage. It is a free way to tune the speaker to your room and how you listen.
What grille fabric and trim options does the .7 come in?
What grille fabric and trim options does the .7 come in?
The .7 is built to order in four grille fabrics, Black, Off-White, Cherry White, and Gray, and five side-trim finishes, Natural Oak, Black Oak, Dark Cherry, Black Aluminum, and Silver Aluminum. That is 20 combinations, so you can match it to the room, whether that is an all-black panel that disappears against a media wall or natural oak rails in a living space. Pick your fabric and trim from the options at the top of the page.
Is the Magnepan .7 the same as the "MG .7"?
Is the Magnepan .7 the same as the "MG .7"?
Yes. Magnepan has always put "MG," short for Magneplanar, in front of its model numbers, so the .7 is also written as the MG .7, and the premium version as the MG .7X. It is the same speaker, just the company's own nomenclature. You will see the same pattern across the line, with the MG 1.7i, MG 2.7i, and MG 3.7i.
