Thiel Owners

Cross-overs alone don’t make for a time and phase coherent loudspeaker.

Actually the Magnepan although physically composed of just one panel, it is not technically a single driver in term of phase response.  Different parts of the panel will not move in complete synchronization therefore certain part of the panel will have different phase vs. some other part.  

Also out of curiosity, why would you need a cross over for the Magnepan?  Isn't it just a single panel?

The larger Maggie’s have multiple drivers, the largest Maggie’s have multiple panels.

pwhinson
Thank You for the update. Keep auditioning speakers and reporting your findings.

Happy Listening!

Also out of curiosity, why would you need a cross over for the Magnepan? Isn't it just a single panel?

The crossover was probably for the subs.  A lot of people don't like subs with Maggies because they feel that the sub is sluggish compared to the mylar panel.

There are many different models of maggies, though.  The 3.6R, for instance, has three drivers per speaker and an external crossover that separates the lows, which go to the bass panels, from everything else.  There is also an internal crossover for the midrange panel and ribbon tweeter.