Signature Center 53 - Loudspeaker MAGNAT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Passive center speaker
Brand and model	Magnat Signature Center 53
Speaker type	3-way bass reflex
Nominal power / peak power	110 W / 180 W
Impedance	4 – 8 Ohm
Frequency response	32 – 53,000 Hz
Efficiency (2.8 V / 1 m)	91 dB
Recommended amplifier power	> 20 W
Dimensions (W × H × D)	550 × 205 × 282 mm
Recommended use	Center speaker for home theater
Placement	On or under the TV, at ear level
Connection	Screw terminals, bi-wiring or bi-amping possible
Maintenance and cleaning	Mild household cleaner, avoid furniture polish
Safety instructions	Turn off amplifier before connection; avoid distortion to prevent damage to speakers
Warranty	5 years (according to manufacturer's conditions)
Included accessories	Not specified (manual mentions spikes for floorstanding models, not for Center 53)

Frequently Asked Questions - Signature Center 53 MAGNAT

How to connect the Signature Center 53 speaker?

Use good quality cables (cross-section ≥2.5 mm² for less than 3 m, ≥4 mm² beyond). Strip 10-15 mm, twist and tighten the screws. Observe polarity: black terminal (-) to black terminal on the amp, red (+) to red. Turn off the amp before any connection.

Where to place the Signature Center 53 center speaker?

Place it directly on or under the TV, ideally at ear level. Avoid obstacles that could absorb or reflect sound. Maintain a distance of at least 10 cm from side and rear walls.

What is the recommended amplifier power for this speaker?

The recommended amplifier output power is greater than 20 W. The nominal power of the speaker is 110 W (peak 180 W). Use an amp capable of delivering at least this power to avoid distortion.

Can bi-wiring or bi-amping be used with the Center 53?

Yes, the Signature Center 53 is equipped with four screw terminals allowing bi-wiring and bi-amping. In this case, remove the metal short-circuit plates installed at the factory. Consult the diagram in the manual (Fig. 5a,b,c) for correct connections.

How to maintain the Signature Center 53 speaker?

Clean surfaces with a mild household cleaner. Do not use furniture polish or abrasive products that could damage the finish.

What to do in case of sound distortion?

If you notice distortion, immediately lower the volume. Distortion can damage the speakers. Make sure your amplifier is not overloaded and that its power is sufficient for the speakers.

What are the exact dimensions of the Signature Center 53?

The dimensions are: width 550 mm, height 205 mm, depth 282 mm.

What is the impedance of the speaker?

The nominal impedance is 4 to 8 Ohm. Check compatibility with your amplifier.

Is the Signature Center 53 suitable for use with an AV receiver?

Yes, it is designed to be used as a center speaker in a home theater system with an AV receiver (see Fig. 6 in the manual). Also follow your receiver's manual.

What is the warranty of the Signature Center 53?

Magnat offers a 5-year warranty on its products, valid for the first owner and according to the conditions described in the manual (warranty card, purchase receipt).

USER MANUAL Signature Center 53 MAGNAT

At the end of the product's useful life, please dispose of it at appropriate collection points provided in your country.

MAGNAT SIGNATURE SUB 530A

Dear MAGNAT Customer,

Congratulations on your fine new loudspeakers and thank you very much for choosing MAGNAT! You have made an excellent choice. The high-quality speakers produced by MAGNAT are renowned all over the world.

Please study the instructions and information below carefully before using your new loudspeakers.

FITTING THE FEET (SIGNATURE 507 AND SIGNATURE 505 ONLY)

The (2) feet included in the delivery package must be fitted to the loudspeaker before use. To do this, place the speakers on a clean, stable base with the bottom facing upwards. It is better not to remove the protective bag until after fitting has been completed so as to avoid damage to the surface.

Now fit the two pre-assembled feet using the M6 screws provided, as shown in Fig. 1.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT CONNECTING YOUR MAGNAT SIGNATURE 500 LOUDSPEAKERS

Please always use a good quality loudspeaker connection cable from an audio dealer. To prevent impairment of sound quality, we recommend cables with cross-sections of at least 2.5 mm² for lengths up to 3 m and at least 4 mm² for lengths above 3 m.

Always turn off the amplifier or receiver before connecting or disconnecting loudspeaker cables. Place the loudspeakers in their planned positions and cut the cables to the right length. The cables for both channels should always be exactly the same length.

Strip 10 – 15 mm of insulation from the ends of the cables. Twist the ends – this is much better than tinning them with solder – insert them in the terminals and tighten the terminal screws firmly. (Fig. 2)

For good sound it is imperative that the cables must be connected in such a way that the speakers are "in phase". This means that the black negative terminals on the speakers (-) must be connected to the negative (-) terminals on the amplifier, the red positive (+) speaker terminals to the positive (+) amplifier terminals. To make this easier one wire of most speaker cables is marked with a coloured strip or a ridge in the insulation.

Before switching on the system double-check all your connections and make sure that the terminal screws are tight and that there are no short circuits caused by stray wire filaments – this could cause serious damage to your amplifier!

THE MAGNAT SIGNATURE 500 LOUDSPEAKERS IN STEREO MODE

In the ideal configuration the speakers and the listening position should form an equilateral triangle. When the left and right speakers are the same distance from the listening position their sound arrives at the same time, resulting in a harmonious, natural music reproduction. (Fig. 3)

There should be a clear line of sight between the loudspeakers and the listening position. Any sound-absorbing or reflecting obstacles in the path will distort the sound. When you install the loudspeakers the following distances should be maintained:

SIGNATURE 500 floorstanders: at least 20 cm away from the rear wall and at least 30 cm from the side walls. This will prevent excessive emphasis of the bass range.

SIGNATURE 500 bookshelf speakers: shelf loudspeakers should also be as free-standing as possible, the distance to the sides and rear to walls and items should be at least 10 cm, the tweeters should be located at ear height.

Spikes (SIGNATURE 500 floorstanders): you should use the supplied spikes when setting the speakers up. This isolates them from the supporting surface, preventing unpleasant resonance effects. You can choose between metal and hard rubber spikes for the standing speakers. The spikes are screwed into the threaded sleeves in the feet from below and tightened from above with the locking nut.

MAGNAT SIGNATURE 500 LOUDSPEAKERS AS A FRONT OR REAR LOUDSPEAKER

The front loudspeakers are positioned at ear height on the left and right as equidistant from the television as possible. The rear loudspeakers are placed at ear height or a little above on the left and right besides or better behind the listening position. (Fig. 4)

BI-WIRING AND BI-AMPING (SIGNATURE 503, 505, 507)

Bi-wiring means using separate cables to carry the high and low audio frequencies. Bi-amping takes this idea one step further and uses separate power amplifiers as well as separate cables for high and low frequencies. Bi-amping in particular produces an additional improvement in sound reproduction quality. The special connection terminals of the SIGNATURE 500 loudspeakers support both conventional connection and operation in bi-wiring and bi-amping modes. There are four screw terminals on each speaker. The top pair are for the tweeter (high frequencies), the lower pair for the woofer (low frequencies). The factory-installed metal strips connecting the positive and negative terminals are for conventional 2-wire connection and must be removed for bi-wiring and bi-amping operation. The pictures below show the correct set-up for conventional operation (Fig. 5a), bi-wiring (Fig. 5b) and bi-amping (Fig. 5c).

MAGNAT SIGNATURE CENTER 53

The SIGNATURE CENTER 53 loudspeaker visually and acoustically ideally matches the other SIGNATURE 500 models. The loudspeaker is placed immediately on or under the television set. Otherwise please adhere to the general recommendations outlined in the previous chapters.

MAGNAT SIGNATURE SUB 530A

The SIGNATURE SUB 530A active subwoofer visually and acoustically ideally matches the other loudspeakers in the SIGNATURE 500 series. Please refer to the separate operating instructions supplied with this product.

CONNECTING TO AN AV RECEIVER

Fig. 6 shows the connecting to an AV receiver. Please also refer to your receiver's/amplifier's instructions.

HOW TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR VALUABLE SPEAKERS

All MAGNAT loudspeakers are designed and built for optimum sound reproduction with the tone controls in the central position – i.e. with “linear” amplifier output. Turning up the bass and treble controls too far delivers more power to the woofers and/or tweeters, and at high volumes this can actually destroy the speaker units!

If the output of your amplifier is significantly higher than the rated power handling capacity of your speakers extremely high volumes can physically destroy your speakers. This doesn't actually happen often but you should be aware that it is possible.

Weak amplifiers with low output ratings can actually be more dangerous for your speakers at medium volumes because weak amplifiers may overload much faster than powerful ones and this causes measurable and audible distortion, which is extremely dangerous to your loudspeakers.

Always turn the volume down immediately as soon as you hear distortion! If you like listening to loud music make sure that your amplifier can deliver at least as much power as the speakers' power-handling rating.

Amplifiers, tuners and CD players can all produce inaudible high-frequency signals – and this doesn't only apply to cheap products. If your tweeters fail at low or medium volumes you should have a qualified technician check your system components for dangerous inaudible signals.

MAINTENANCE

The surface is best cleaned with a mild household cleaner. On no account use furniture polish or similar products.

SPECIFICATIONS

SIGNATURE 505 SIGNATURE 507

Configuration: 3,5 way bass reflex 4 way bass reflex

Power-handling capacity: 170 / 300 W 200 / 350 W

Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms 4 – 8 ohms

Frequency response: 24 – 53 000 Hz 23 – 53 000 Hz

Recommended amplifier output: >30 W >30 W

Efficiency (2.8V / 1m): 92 dB 92 dB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 286 x 970 x 332 mm 286 x 1070 x 332 mm

Accessory: Metal spikes Metal spikes

SIGNATURE 503 SIGNATURE CENTER 53

Configuration: 3 way, bass reflex 3 way, bass reflex

Power-handling capacity: 100 / 170 W 110 / 180 W

Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms 4 – 8 ohms

Frequency response: 32 – 53 000 Hz 32 – 53 000 Hz

Recommended amplifier output: >20 W >20 W

Efficiency (2.8V / 1m): 91 dB 91 dB

Dimensions (WxHxD): 205 x 365 x 282 mm 550 x 205 x 282 mm

Subject to technical change.

Très cher client,

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BI-WRING Y BI-AMPING (SIGNATURE 503, 505, 507)

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SIGNATURE 500 HÖGTALARE I STEREODRIFT

BI-WIRING OCH BI-AMPING (SIGNATURE 503, 505, 507)

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Congratulations! You have made a wise selection in becoming the owner of a MAGNAT HiFi equipment. Due to high quality MAGNAT HiFi products have earned an excellent reputation through the western world. And this high quality standard enables us to grant a 5-years warranty for MAGNAT HiFi products.

The equipments are checked and tested continuously during the entire production process. In case you have problems with your MAGNAT HiFi equipment, kindly observe the following:

1. The guarantee period commences with the purchase of the component and is applicable only to the original owner.
2. During the guarantee period we will rectify any defects due to faulty material or workmanship by replacing or repairing the defective part at our discretion. Further claims, and in particular those for price reduction, cancellation of sale, compensation for damages or subsequential damages, are excluded. The guarantee period is not altered by the fact that we have carried out guarantee work.
3. Unauthorized tampering with the equipment will invalidate this guarantee.
4. Consult your authorized dealer first, if guarantee service is needed. Should it prove necessary to return the component to the factory, please insure that • the component is packed in original factory packing in good condition • the quality control card has been filled out and enclosed with the component • your enclose your receipt as proof of purchase.
5. Excluded from the guarantee are: • Illuminates • Wear parts • Shipping damages, either readily apparent or concealed (claims for such damages must be lodged immediately with forwarding agent, the railway express office or post office). • Scratches in cases, metal components, front panels, etc. (You must notify your dealer directly of such defects within three days of purchase.) • Defects caused by incorrect installation or connection, by operation errors (see operating instructions), by overloading or by external force. • Equipments which have been repaired incorrectly or modified or where the case has been opened by persons other than us. • Consequential damages to other equipments. • Reimbursement of cools, without our prior consent, when repairing damages by third parties.

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