Magnepan LRS+

 

Description

The Magnepan LRS+ is anything but a conventional loudspeaker.

Instead of traditional cone drivers mounted inside a cabinet, the LRS+ uses Magnepan’s two-way quasi-ribbon planar design, creating sound across a large, ultra-light diaphragm. The result is exceptionally fast, open and transparent reproduction that can make vocals and instruments appear to float freely in the room.

What immediately stands out is the sense of space and realism. With the right positioning, the LRS+ can produce a wide, dimensional soundstage that extends beyond the physical speakers, while its low-mass planar design reveals subtle textures and details with remarkable clarity.

This isn’t a speaker designed around chest-thumping bass or exaggerated impact. Its strengths are transparency, speed, imaging and natural midrange reproduction. For listeners who want the deepest low-frequency impact, pairing the LRS+ with a well-integrated subwoofer can create a more full-range system.

For vocals, acoustic instruments, jazz, classical music and well-recorded tracks, the LRS+ offers the kind of immersive presentation that has made Magnepan speakers a favourite among audiophiles for decades.

Overview

Planar Quasi-Ribbon Technology
The LRS+ replaces conventional box-speaker architecture with an ultra-light planar diaphragm, allowing the speaker to react quickly and accurately to changes in the musical signal.

Exceptional Transparency
One of the defining characteristics of the LRS+ is its ability to get out of the way of the music. Vocals sound open and immediate, instruments are easier to separate, and subtle recording details become more apparent.

Expansive Soundstage
Properly positioned, the LRS+ creates a large, cohesive stereo image with impressive width, depth and placement of individual performers.

Fast, Clean Presentation
The lightweight diaphragm gives the LRS+ excellent transient response, helping percussion, strings, vocals and acoustic instruments sound precise and natural.

Ultra-Slim Design
At approximately 1 inch deep, the LRS+ has a dramatically different visual presence from a conventional floorstanding loudspeaker.

Designed for Careful Placement
As a dipole planar speaker, the LRS+ benefits from breathing room behind it. Magnepan recommends positioning the speakers at least 2 feet from the wall, with further experimentation helping optimise bass response and stereo imaging.

For the Listener Who Values Realism Over Bass Impact
The LRS+ is not aimed at listeners looking for huge, room-shaking low frequencies. Instead, it prioritises clarity, openness and musical realism. Add a quality subwoofer if deep bass is an important part of your listening.

Specifications

Speaker Type: Two-Way Quasi-Ribbon Planar Loudspeaker
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity: 86 dB / 500 Hz / 2.83 V
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Dimensions: 48" H × 13" W × 1" D
Configuration: Matched, mirror-imaged stereo pair
Connections: High-current terminals accepting banana plugs or bare speaker wire
Recommended Placement: 2 ft or more from the wall behind the speakers
Shipping Weight: Approximately 45 lbs / pair

Why We Love It

The LRS+ delivers something that is difficult to describe until you hear it: the sensation that the speakers themselves have disappeared.

Rather than hearing sound coming from two boxes, you’re presented with a large, open window into the recording. If transparency, imaging and an immersive soundstage matter more to you than massive bass output, the Magnepan LRS+ is a remarkably compelling introduction to true planar sound.