Magico M2 Reference Level Loudspeakers

Description

MY TAKE: Wow. Just wow. Few words are needed to describe the Magico M Series loudspeakers. The level of resolution in breathtaking, the effortless ease and dynamic swings are literally hair raising. Magico LOUDSPEAKERS employ an impressive array of esoteric materials and manufacturing processes to craft speakers that are both incredibly accurate and immensely engaging on an emotional level. I have yet to hear a speaker that captures more of the subtly and nuance of the recording while at the same time conveying the intent and emotion of the music. Simply put, Magico speakers communicate the musical event without the addition or subtraction of information – exactly what a speaker should do. – Galen Carol

Our materials science research in the properties and applications of carbon allows the M2 to feature a new monocoque enclosure. Similar to the construction technique introduced in the M6, it is formed using multiple layers of carbon fiber adding up to a 3/8” thickness. Similar to the external shell of an F-35 fighter jet, this enclosure construction compared to machined or extruded aluminum parts increases the structural strength-to-weight ratio by a factor of 60, while reducing overall weight by 50% and yielding outer dimensions that are 30% smaller without compromising internal volume. The curved interior and exterior walls minimize internal standing waves and eliminate external diffractions.
 

An internal three-axis matrix framework along with three tension rods running front to back internally contributes to an extremely rigid enclosure which eliminates unwanted resonances and colorations, allowing all drivers to perform with stunning resolution and dynamics. All four drivers in the M2 are acoustically integrated using Magico’s exclusive Elliptical Symmetry Crossover topology (24 dB Linkwitz-Riley) that includes state-of-the-art components from Mundorf of Germany.
 

A purpose-built sub-enclosure formed of a proprietary polymer material houses the midrange driver to optimize the control and articulation of mid-band frequencies and provides protection from the massive back wave pressure of the bass drivers. Midrange sub-enclosures using different shapes, sizes and materials have been implemented throughout the history of Magico 3-way loudspeaker designs.
 

The M2 incorporates the Diamond coated Beryllium diaphragm tweeter (28-mm) used in the M3 and M6. The optimized geometry and the Diamond coating on the Beryllium aligns the acoustical properties closer to perfection without adding the extra weight of a full Diamond dome, this revolutionary tweeter design offers a near-perfect weight to stiffness ratio that is unmatched in the industry. The new tweeter provides extra-long excursion movement and uses a neodymium based motor system that is customized to match the sensitivity and power handling capabilities of the M2 while maintaining ultra-wide dispersion characteristics and ultra-low distortion measurements.
 

Magico is the world’s first manufacturer to utilize graphene in the development of a radically new and advanced loudspeaker cone design. Graphene has many extraordinary properties and is approximately 100 times stronger than the strongest steel. The newly designed Magico six-inch midrange and seven-inch bass driver cones found in the M2 are both manufactured using Multi-Wall carbon XG Nanographene and an ultra-stiff proprietary new carbon weave which is 20% lighter and 300% stiffer than previous cone material we used in Magico loudspeaker offerings.
 

Two seven-inch M2 bass drivers are vertically aligned to achieve ideal room integration and reproduce the lowest registers of bass frequency with speed and accuracy. The M2 bass drivers are optimized for minimal music related distortions in the frequency and time domain using the latest state-of-the-art FEA simulation.
 

A contributing element to the stunning overall sound performance of the M2 is the application of the MPOD. The MPOD is based on the scientific principles of Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) which are well documented and in our opinion, the most effective way to channel unwanted vibrations away from a component and its platform. Operating under massive weight the MPOD is a noise channeling system that effectively dissipates resonance while maintaining ultimate coupling properties to the floor resulting in remarkable sonic results. M2’s ordered with the MPOD 3-Pt Stand come with a beautifully appointed case that includes six MPOD’s and a professional-grade torque wrench that allows for periodic maintenance of the internal tension rods.

REVIEWS:

Stereophile: Loudspeaker Product of the year 2020

Stereophile: Editor's Choice - Jim Austin

Stereophile: "It has been said about loudspeakers that "A good big'un always beats a good little'un!" While the speakers I have purchased and used for much of my critical listening over the past 40 years have been good little'uns—Rogers LS3/5a's, Celestion SL600s, Bowers & Wilkins Silver Signatures, KEF LS50s—there are still good big'uns that catch my ears and that I would be happy to live with. Magico's M2 joins that exclusive club—if I could afford them. Yes, this is an expensive loudspeaker, even without the mandatory MPod bases. However, this level of quality, not just of sound but also of construction, has never been cheap, as you will appreciate watching the 2018 video "How To Build A Magico Loudspeaker in 10 Easy Steps." The M2 is a loudspeaker designed and manufactured by craftsmen, to be appreciated by well-heeled music lovers." - Jon Atkinson

SPECIFICATIONS:

Driver Complement:
1 X 1” (2.8cm) Diamond Coated Beryllium Dome Tweeter
1 X 6” (12.24cm) Graphene Nano-Tec Midrange
2 X 7” (17.78cm) Graphene Nano-Tec Bass

Sensitivity: 88dB

Impedance: 4 Ohms

Frequency Response:
26 Hz - 50 kHz

Recommended Power:
Minimum 50W rms

Dimensions:
45"H x 17.5"D x 18W
(114.3cm x 44.45cm x 20.32cm)
(including MPod 3-Pt Stand)

Weight: 165 lbs. (75 kg)

Video: Building Magico’s M2 monocoque