Magnepan 20.7x Planar Magnetic Floorstanding Loudspeakers; pair

The Magnepan 20.7x represents a significant evolution of Magnepan’s acclaimed 20.7 model, incorporating the meticulous enhancements of the X upgrade series. By refining component quality, simplifying circuit design, and achieving precise balancing, the 20.7x elevates the performance of its predecessor to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. With its advanced planar technology and thoughtful upgrades, the 20.7x redefines what’s possible in high-fidelity audio.

Key Features

• True Ribbon Tweeter: Ultra-light aluminum ribbon delivers silky, extended high frequencies with extraordinary clarity.
• Quasi-Ribbon Drivers: Low-mass Mylar diaphragms ensure responsive and accurate midrange and bass performance.
• X Series Component Upgrades: Enhanced capacitors, inductors, wiring, and connections minimize distortion and improve fidelity.
• Balanced Crossover Design: Simplified circuitry and precise matching create seamless integration and smooth frequency transitions.
• Dipole Radiation: Produces a natural, room-filling soundstage with reduced floor and ceiling reflections.

Design and Build

The Magnepan 20.7x builds on the iconic design of the original 20.7, maintaining its sleek, boxless aesthetic while integrating significant improvements from the X upgrade series. High-quality copper-rich capacitors, air-core inductors, and silver soldered connections reduce signal loss and distortion, ensuring a cleaner, more precise sound.

Optimized wiring paths and reduced mass in the circuit design further enhance signal purity, while the use of gilded components and meticulous testing ensure perfect balance between the left and right channels. The quasi-ribbon midrange and bass drivers, paired with the true ribbon tweeter, deliver a cohesive and immersive audio experience that faithfully reproduces every detail of the original recording.

Performance

The 20.7x delivers a level of realism and immersion that surpasses its predecessor. Enhanced imaging and sound-staging create a three-dimensional soundscape that transports listeners into the heart of the music. Highs are airier and more detailed, mids are richer and more articulate, and bass is tighter and more precise.

The X series upgrades bring a new level of refinement, reducing distortion and improving tonal balance across the frequency spectrum. Whether listening to the delicate nuances of a string quartet or the powerful dynamics of a full orchestra, the 20.7x faithfully captures every emotion and texture with breathtaking clarity.

Technology

The Magnepan 20.7x employs advanced planar technology, enhanced by the meticulous refinements of the X upgrade series. The ultra-light aluminum ribbon tweeter delivers extended high frequencies with incredible speed and accuracy, while the quasi-ribbon midrange and bass drivers provide responsive and natural sound across the rest of the spectrum.

The X upgrades introduce copper-rich polypropylene capacitors, precision-matched inductors, and silver soldered connections to the crossover design. By simplifying circuits and optimizing component quality, these enhancements reduce distortion and ensure perfect tonal balance between channels. The result is a speaker system that offers unparalleled fidelity and a natural, immersive listening experience.

Tailor Your Look: Trim Options

The Magnepan 20.7x offers a variety of trim options to complement your existing décor. Choose from a classic black, off-white or classic white grille cloth, or a more contemporary neutral grey. Contact The Listening Room to discuss your preferred trim option and explore the possibilities of bringing the 20.7x speakers into your home.

The Listening Room Experience

When you buy a Magnepan 20.7x from The Listening Room, you’re not just buying a speaker—you’re joining a legacy. We’re a third-generation, family-run business and the #1 Magnepan dealer in the world. We know these speakers inside and out, and we’ll be with you every step of the way, from setup advice to post-purchase support.

Here’s what you get with The Listening Room:

• Expert Guidance: We’ll help you make sure the 20.7x is the right fit for your room, your amp, and your ears.
• Personalized Service: We treat every customer like family—because we are one.
• Audiophile Community: Join a growing network of enthusiasts who understand the value of great sound.

Have questions? Want to make sure the 20.7x is right for you? Call us, email us, or come see us in person. We’re here for you.

Specifications

• System Description: 3-Way / True Ribbon Tweeter – Quasi-Ribbon Midrange and Bass
• Frequency Response: 25Hz – 40kHz
• Recommended Power: See Frequently Asked Questions
• Sensitivity: 86dB @ 500Hz, 2.83v
• Impedance: 4 Ohm
• Dimensions: 29" W x 79" H x 2.062" D