One of the most important components in a loudspeaker is the frequency crossover. It divides the incoming signals among the subwoofer, woofer and tweeter and linearises their reproduction. At the same time, it is designed to operate in as loss-free a manner as possible and should not add any distortions to the music. This means that it is essentially responsible for the sound and resilience of the sound transducer. The frequency crossovers in Magnat´s loudspeakers rely on APOC (Amplitude and Phase Optimized Crossover) technology. This ensures, with perfectly clean and symmetrical transitions between the individual paths with regard to amplitude and phase, that the reproduction from the loudspeakers is totally free of discoloration and perfectly timed.

The Ceramic Alu Cone (CAC) is an in-house development by Magnat that ensures significantly improved reproduction – and in multiple areas. In terms of structure, it is a so-called "sandwich membrane". A core layer made of aluminium is enclosed by ceramic material on both sides. A complex chemical process produces a composite material that offers high internal damping and, at the same time, avoids sound-distorting partial vibrations. The cone membrane takes advantage of the combined properties of ceramic (strength) and aluminium (flexibility and low weight) to guarantee high-precision reproduction of every audio signal. The result: outstanding, authentic sound.

A high load capacity is immensely important for our high quality speakers; basically it´s their life blood. As the processing of high performance is always associated with high currents and, therefore, high heat build-up, we attach a great deal of attention to heat dissipation. The drive systems in Magnat´s loudspeakers are optimally cooled via numerous ventilation measures on the baskets and voice coils in order to guarantee high thermal resistance and, therefore, also constant loudspeaker parameters at all times. The result is a more precise and dynamic sound, even at a sustained high load.

A loudspeaker as a whole works optimally when its individual components harmonise well together and can concentrate completely on their own actual job. To ensure that the woofer and subwoofer can deliver a perfect result in this loudspeaker, we have equipped them with FE Driver Dynamics technology. An optimized ferrite drive system, non-magnetic baskets with voice coil ventilation and large basket perforations minimise electrical and mechanical losses. In this way, the entire drive energy flows into signal reproduction, ensuring maximum precision there.

The lower the frequency, the more air that has to be moved for the same volume. This is why subwoofers are usually the largest speakers in a set. A long-throw subwoofer is used here to ensure that the entire system can also come up trumps with full dynamics and power during action-packed sequences in the home cinema and when listening to music at high volumes. This system allows much greater deflection of the membrane, causing more air to be moved on the same loudspeaker area. The result: dynamic, crisp bass right down to the lowest frequencies.

The "linearisation and protection circuit“ (LPC) is used in all of our active subwoofers. This special filter circuit performs two different important functions: First of all, it effectively protects the subwoofer against subsonic (i.e. inaudible) frequencies that could otherwise cause damage to the loudspeaker. Secondly, this releases power reserves that would otherwise be lost and which the subwoofer exploits for deep bass reproduction in the audible range. The result: A distinctly more linear frequency response and clean, powerful bass.

All Magnat subwoofers are designed to reproduce deep bass in a powerful way and up to the performance limit. To enable them to do this safely, we have equipped all the subwoofer power amps with a Real Time Limiter (RTL). The component protects the subwoofer against damage and, at the same time, provides for more gentle limitation of the signal in the borderline area. This prevents hard clipping of the signal, with the bass signals sounding harmonious and natural over the entire bass frequency range.