AMERICAN MADE: Magnepan LRS

👉🏻 This video was funded by PATREON:

🎥 Camera: Jana Dagdagan
🎬 Editor: Jana Dagdagan

🛋 My listening room in 2022:

** IMPORTANT** This is the third in a series of videos showing off American-made hi-fi gear. Each of these videos was funded by Darko.Audio Patreon supporters with zero financial contribution from the manufacturer.

American Made #1: Audio Research I/50

American Made #2: AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt

👉🏻 As seen in this video...

Magnepan LRS (US$750/pair):

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Watching what it takes to build an LRS, I can't fathom that a pair retails for waaayyyy under a grand a pair - - boggles the mind - - God Bless Magnepan and it's skilled workers. Excellent post Darko, thank you.

[scotpa]

I've had mine for about 30 years. They sound brand new. I had no idea this is how they were made. Very impressive. I don't understand how someone thought of this idea, made it actually sound good and then came up with a process too manufacture them. The creativity and boldness is admirable. Not too mention, sticking with it for 50 years and counting. Brilliant!

[kennyyoung]

that lady putting the ribbons on needs a raise~ great production quality jana, you get a raise too!
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[yippie]

For the low price of the LRS it is abosultley astounding the amount of labor and materials that go into each pair. Hand made in the USA too! Bravo Magnepan. Thanks for the tour Jana.

[OldTooly]

That process takes me back to my days in manufacturing 50 years ago. Just a wonderful thing to see skilled people still being employed and building first class products.

[boomerscs]

I have 2 pairs of Magnepan MG2.5Rs and a CC3 center channel speaker as my home theater speakers. The speakers are over 30 and 20 years old, respectively, and still sound great. Once you hear Maggies, you can't go back to the coloration of boxed speakers. I've always wanted to visit the factory and see how them made. Thank you so much for helping to promote this relatively unknown brand. When so many other manufacturers have moved their manufacturing to China, it's nice to see a company still employing American craftspeople to make a quality product in the US.

[jvburnes]

Watching the process convinces me these are indeed fine musical instruments. Magnepan needs to be supported as one of the last remaining American manufacturers of fine hi-end gear. (getting in line for my LRS+)

[BlackthorneSoundandCinema]

As an LRS owner this video is a dream come true. I've always wanted to see this.

[johnhanselman]

Good to see an American skilled craftsman making a quality product.

[dwahnaslowdown]

That's a labor-intensive process. Makes the LRS seem even more of a bargain. Always nice to see Jana too.

[gscheben]

WOW!!! Watching the work ethic and craftsmanship of these dedicated people was inspirational. Thanks for sharing. The world and YouTube needs more of this.

[philnaunton]

Hey, Wendell,
It's good to see you still running Magnepan. Fascinating video of the LRS construction and related processes. Yes, I knew how it was done from long, long ago when I was retailing these music machines, but the nostalgia of watching a LRS going through its creation from the raw materials to completion and packaging almost brought tears to my old retired eyes. Keep up the excellent work.

[thebostonaudiophile]

This was awesome! Great job filming the manufacturing process and capturing the spirit of the company and its employees. It shows just how much value there is in this very good-sounding, reasonably-priced speaker.

[matthewhilty]

Wow completely Handmade in the United States. Pretty Fricken Amazing. Hats off to the workers and owners of the company. I now want a pair when I move.

[siguz]

Thank you! I have a pair of 1.7i, it's great to see how the drivers are actually manufactured. Keep going with these factory tours!

[markwagner]

I've had Maggies for over 40 years, starting with SMG's, then MMG's and the 1.7's.
I really enjoyed seeing the process in such detail.
Great work, as always..Jana!
Thanks!

[joeschudrowitz]

I love my LRS’s! Great to see how they were handcrafted by real people. Thank you for doing this video.

[hamidrezahabibi]

That’s Mr. Wendell Diller I have the honor to know for more than 30 years. This is Hamid from Tehran Iran saying hello to Wendell. Nice 👍 to see you here in my favorite YouTube channel.💎🌺✨👍🌞🎶🇺🇸

[theoriginalcraig]

I agree with everyone who says that this video is an absolute dream come true. I will be receiving my LRSs tomorrow, after a SEVEN-MONTH wait. This video has made me even more excited, and I didn't think that was possible! My friend loaned me his MMGs, and long story short, I haven't listened to my new Zu Audio Dirty Weekends ever since. Magnepan sound alters your mind. More than I would have thought!
Anyway, my hat's off to the folks at Magnepan. I'm a BIG fan!
One thing: PLEASE remember to do the fuse upgrade kit. Either the one from 11 Sound, or just get a 20-amp or 30-amp fuse to replace the 3-amp one that comes in the speakers. It makes a HUGE difference, and there's virtually zero chance of damaging your speakers. Also, when played at reasonable levels, I've gotten GREAT sound out of the MMGs with 5 watts of Nelson Pass Amp Camp Amp power.
BTW, I just LOVE the suction cup sounds from John Darko's eyes. Cracks me up every single time.
OK. I'm done.

[brianlewis]

Know one really knows how much time and effort goes into manufacturing a certain product. This was a great eye opening experience. For those who own a pair of Maggie’s, maybe send a thank you to those men and women who will give you years of great sound from those speakers.