Beskrivelse
The Magnat Vector Needle 11 is a compact, 2-way bass-reflex bookshelf loudspeaker designed for small to medium rooms. Part of Magnat’s Vector series, it offers a balanced sound with decent bass for its size, making it suitable for stereo setups or as part of a home cinema surround system. It’s praised for its price-to-performance ratio and solid build quality.
Key Specifications:
- Type: 2-way, bass-reflex bookshelf loudspeaker
- Drivers:
- Woofer/Midrange: 1 x 110 mm (4.3″) cone
- Tweeter: 25 mm (1″) ceramic dome (some sources mention 9.5 cm tweeter, likely a typo or misinterpretation)
- Frequency Response: 42 Hz – 30 kHz
- Power Handling: 50 W (nominal) / 80 W (music/peak)
- Impedance: 4–8 ohm
- Sensitivity: 89 dB (1W/1m)
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 20–100 W
- Enclosure: Bass-reflex with rear port, available in black, beech, or silver finishes
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 130 x 225 x 154 mm (5.1 x 8.9 x 6.1 inches)
- Weight: Not specified, but compact design suggests ~3–5 kg per speaker
- Sound Profile: Delivers clear highs and surprisingly robust bass for its size, thanks to the bass-reflex design. Ideal for small rooms or as surround speakers in home theater setups.
- Build Quality: Well-crafted with a focus on affordability, offering good aesthetics and durability for the price.
- Versatility: Suitable for both music and home cinema, with easy amplifier matching due to its 4–8 ohm impedance.
- Limitations: Limited low-end extension due to small driver size; not ideal for large rooms or bass-heavy genres without a subwoofer.
- Market Positioning: Competitively priced in the early 2000s (used market prices in 2023–2025 range from €99–PLN 320, or ~$100–$150 USD), making it a budget-friendly choice.