Magnepan CC5 Center Channel Speaker

The Magnepan CC5 Center Channel Speaker is designed to provide exceptional audio localization in home theater setups. With its advanced planar magnetic technology, the CC5 delivers focused sound that enhances the cinematic experience. Whether you're setting up a dedicated home theater or a dual-purpose music and movie system, the CC5 provides a high-quality audio solution that integrates seamlessly with your existing Magnepan speakers.

Key Features

• Planar Magnetic Technology: Utilizes advanced planar magnetic drivers for low distortion and high efficiency, ensuring accurate sound reproduction.
• Compact and Flexible Design: Wall-mountable and dual-center compatible, making it versatile for different home theater setups.
• Seamless Integration: Works with Magnepan's front left/right speakers or DWM Bass Panels to achieve full-range sound.
• Natural Sound Quality: Achieves cohesive audio without relying on dynamic midbass couplers, ensuring consistent tonality.
• Optimized for Home Theater: Designed to overcome typical space limitations while maintaining excellent sound quality.

Design and Build

The Magnepan CC5 is a compact center channel speaker designed to overcome the typical constraints of home theater systems. Most center channel speakers are limited by the available space beneath or above the video screen, but the CC5 employs Magnepan's innovative planar magnetic technology to maintain exceptional sound quality despite these limitations. The CC5 is capable of wall mounting and can also be used in a dual center configuration with on-wall Magneplanar speakers for even better audio imaging.

Performance

Unlike conventional center channel speakers that rely on dynamic midbass couplers, the CC5 achieves a consistent tonality and minimizes the compromises that often impact the performance of typical home theater systems. An experienced Maggie reviewer, Michael Trei, from Sound + Vision (November 2010) said it best:

"No matter what type of movie I played, dialogue clarity was always exemplary. I would rate the CC 5 as the most focused and transparent center channel speaker I've yet encountered, with none of the off-axis frequency response anomalies you hear with some dynamic models. The CC5 was able to lock the dialogue to the center of the screen with razor-sharp precision over a wide arc of listening positions, and it made even voices buried way down in the mix easy to comprehend."

Technology

The Magnepan CC5 high efficiency and low distortion makes it ideal for home theater applications where clarity and accuracy are crucial. The CC5 is designed to work in tandem with the front speakers or DWM Bass Panels, creating a seamless transition between channels that adds depth and realism to movies and TV shows. The planar design also minimizes off-axis frequency response issues, ensuring consistent sound quality across the entire room.

Versatility and Compatibility

The Magnepan CC5 is versatile enough to fit into a variety of home theater configurations. It can be wall-mounted below a video monitor or used in a dual-center setup with Magneplanar on-wall models to provide a more immersive center channel experience. Its compact size makes it easy to integrate into most spaces, and its compatibility with the broader range of Magnepan speakers ensures a consistent and harmonious sound profile throughout your home theater system.

The Listening Room Experience

At The Listening Room, we take pride in offering more than just high-fidelity audio equipment. We provide expert advice, personalized service, and a commitment to helping you find the perfect sound system for your space. From delivery to custom setup, our goal is to ensure that every piece of equipment you purchase performs at its absolute best in your environment. Trust us to be your partners in the pursuit of exceptional sound.

Specifications

• System Description: Planar-magnetic center channel speaker
• Frequency Response: 200-20kHz
• Sensitivity: 88 dB
• Impedance: 3 Ohms
• Dimensions: 10.5" H x 36" W x 5" D
• Weight: 13 lbs.