Not manufactured any more.

No idea, looks German maybe English, I got it, Georgian speakers.

Merry Christmas

@jdoris 

When Jim Winey left 3-M and invented Magnepans, boxes became obsolete.  I am sure there are some very fine ones out there, and Maggies are not for every room or every hardware set-up, but pair them with some good HW (Audio Research, for example) and have them set up properly IN YOUR ROOM.

If then you still prefer boxes, go for it.

Cheers!

@richopp 

Thanks, I can noe see where you are coming from.

I think the planer/box question is very much a matter of taste, rather than a question of objective obsolescence.

I've listened to decent bit to Maggies, and while I admire them, the sound a bit vaporous to me, and I prefer the punch I hear in boxes.  Judging by the composition of the market, many others, including those who can fool with room and kit all they want, have similar sentiments.  Nobody has to be "right" here, of course.

Cheers, and back to our originally scheduled programming! 😊

@jdoris 

Exactly!  As a former dealer, I totally understand your POV, and given that at any one time there are about 300 speaker manufacturers out there, Maggies are not for everyone.  The type of music one listens to, the room (THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF ANY SYSTEM), and personal taste rule.

My experiences with all types of speakers over the years says that some pretty inventive design points are out there as we can see from this thread.  The range of drivers and enclosures is breathtaking and fun.  

In the end, every designer was looking to give the best sound for their product (other than those who were just playing around for money), and some serious stuff has been invented.

My personal opinion is just that, personal, and I sold many of these boxes to happy customers over the years.  While I can appreciate your love for a specific SPL, I kind of bet you (for fun) that I can set up a Maggie system that will blow you out of your shorts given the right room, etc.

BUT, thank goodness for those 300+ makers out there since there are as many people who love what they do as who prefer what I like.  Keep the hobby alive!

Cheers!