Magnat Bookshelf Speakers Signature 903 Piano Black

Magnat Signature 903
The 903 is the smallest and the only model of the new 900 Magnata series base column. Despite its definitely the smallest size, it has all the advantages of a well-developed and remarkable column. It has a three-way system with a special Hi-Res-certified tweeter module, allowing to play the highest tones, which will certainly be heard in the sound of e.g. drum cymbals. A single speaker is responsible for the bass-midrange, but not just any speaker, as its design allows for playing even the low bass. These monitors will surely work well in many stereo and home cinema systems.

Magnat Signature 903 Bookshelf Speakers are not your average loudspeakers. The speaker system is equipped with an APOC crossover and vented die-cast bass and midrange drivers. It also has a woofer, an active subwoofer, and a digital amplifier. It is powered by 120 W (180 W peak) of nominal power. These speakers are not meant for small rooms, but they can be used as a surround-sound add-on in a home cinema. They feature a bass reflex and a ceramic-aluminum diaphragm that can produce a piston mode with minimal distortion. This makes it possible to reproduce dynamic music with excellent dynamics and speed.

The Magnat Signature 903 has a three-way architecture, consisting of a woofer, a midrange, and a Hi-Res Audio-certified tweeter module. These drivers, like the rest of the speakers in the Signature series, are made from aluminum and ceramic-coated, giving them the right weight and balance. Another plus is the proprietary Airex ports, which are built to reduce airborne noise and increase damping. All this while keeping a slim profile. Moreover, the Signature 903's most interesting feature is the recessed plane designed for the tweeter module. A laser interferometry setup allowed for the creation of this recessed plane. This gives the tweeter module a directional sound and ensures docking with the mid-bass driver.

As for the woofer, it is a 170 mm unit. It has a vented aluminum basket, and it features effective ventilation of the voice coils. Like the rest of the Signature 900 series, it has a ceramic-aluminum diaphragm, and it can operate in a piston mode with minimal distortion. In addition, the Signature 903 has a large terminal block with sealed connectors.

Finally, the Signature 903's other features include an elastic suspension, bi-wiring, cast aluminum baskets, and fast diffusers. This combination gives it a light and bright sound. Although the Signature 903 is a compact speaker, it still produces half the amount of sound pressure as the average loudspeaker. Nevertheless, the Signature 903's speakers are reminiscent of the classic paper cone speakers. Ultimately, this speaker's features are likely to be of interest to those who are looking for a full-size system in a portable format. If you are interested in a smaller, compact system, you might want to consider the Magnat Signature 905 or the Signature Center 93.

The reason for the excellent high frequency reproduction is the new Hi-Res tweeter with two fmax tweeters. The 30mm dome performs extremely well in the midrange and can be filtered low so that the midrange and treble are perfectly stitched together. An additional 20 mm bubble has allowed for an extended bandwidth, the frequency response reaches over 50 kHz. The module is Hi-Res Seal certified by Japan Audio Society. Bass and midrange are provided by a 6.5-inch cone made of aluminum and ceramic sandwich technology.

The perfect finish is a constant feature of the Signature series, 903 are built of wood and metal. There are 2 colour versions and removable grilles as standard to customize the look.
Hi-Res certificateThe Signature 903 offers all the qualities of the 900 series in a compact format. It is therefore predestined for use in smaller rooms, where there isn’t much space or as a surround-sound add-on for home cinema applications. The Hi-Res Audio-certified tweeter module is used here together with a 170 mm woofer featuring a ceramic-aluminum diaphragm. It shares the exquisite black piano lacquer or Macassar veneer finish with the other models in the range.

Features:

• Hi-Res certified dual tweeter module with two fmax domes
• Three-way speaker with bass reflex technology
• Subwoofer with ceramic-aluminium diaphragm + aluminium die-cast baskets
• Finish: Black piano lacquer or Macassar veneer
• Special sound guides in the solid ABS/aluminium front panel for optimum dispersion characteristics
• Powerful neodymium ring magnet systems for excellent dynamics
• Special sound guides in the solid aluminium front panel for optimum dispersion characteristics
• Newly developed high-res tweeter module with two fmax Signature dome tweeters
• 30 mm dome tweeter with coupling volume, long-excursion drive and particularly wide surround for especially deep mid-tone coupling
• Additional 20 mm super dome tweeter for ideal omnidirectional sound distribution and extended reproduction up to 55 kHz
• Sophisticated voice coil ventilation for a particularly high degree of resilience
• Solid ABS/aluminium grille rings with 8 screw fixings
• Generously vented die-cast aluminium baskets to prevent turbulence and compression effects
• Distortion-optimised magnet systems
• Ceramic-aluminium sandwich membranes with high rigidity and optimum internal damping, optimised by inverse dust caps
• Klippel optimised construction
• Large terminal panel with solid and encapsulated connectors to accommodate the use of high-quality heavy gauge cables
• Bi-wiring/bi-amping option, pre-installed cable bridges for single wiring
• Elaborate phase and amplitude-optimised APOC crossover
• High-quality internal wiring
• Very sturdily constructed, multi-braced MDF enclosure in a timeless-modern design
• Decoupling silicone feet and metal spikes included
• Magnat Airflex port with large openings ensure an optimum bass response without ambient noise
• Decoupling silicone feet included
• Noble high-gloss lacquered body (black version) or high-gloss lacquered real wood veneer (macassar version)
• Removable fabric protection grille with optimum sound transmission and invisible magnet attachment
• 3 way bass reflex
• Drivers: 6.5“ woofer-midrange 1.2" dome-tweeter 0.75" super-tweeter
• Bass Reflex Port
• Frequency Range: 30 Hz-55000 Hz
• Crossover Frequency: 2400 Hz/17500 Hz
• Power handling (RMS/MAX.): 120/180 watts
• Sensitivity (2.8V/1M): 91 dB
• Impedance: 4–8 Ohms
• Recommended amplifier output: >20 Watts