Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Triangle. It was released in September 2022. It features a 1" Horn-Loaded Tweeter and 1 x 6.5" Natural paper Woofer.
The Magellan standmount: one 165 mm paper mid-bass and the horn-loaded magnesium dome in a 16.8 kg cabinet, reaching 30 kHz. Triangle recommends it for rooms of 15 to 40 square metres.
The speaker has a frequency range of 40-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th has an MSRP of 7900$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Triangle's Magellan Series of Loudspeakers
Duetto 40th is a member of Triangle's Magellan series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Triangle Magellan Series Speakers
Frequency Response of the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th Speaker
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th has a Frequency response range of 40-30k Hz at ±3dB and Power Range of 30-200 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, Duetto 40th delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how Duetto 40th's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th
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Crossover frequency of the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th?
The crossover frequency of the Duetto 40th is set to 3100Hz. This is the threshold frequency where the higher frequency signals over this level are sent to the tweeter and the lower-frequency signals are sent to the woofer by the crossover component.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.4 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th plays in your room →
Minimum Impedance of the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th
Even though the nominal impedance of the Duetto 40th is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Triangle is 3.4 ohms Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
12–80 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
Duetto 40th features Binding post type connectors.
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Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th External Dimensions and Weight
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 18-1/8 x 9-13/16 x 13-3/4inch (460.0 x 250.0 x 350.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is approximately 875.0cm2 / 135.6inch2.
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WeightThe Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th weighs 16.80kg / 37lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Duetto 40th's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
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Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $10000
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Cabinet type and Materials
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th is a front-firing port speaker, which gives you more flexibility compared to rear firing speakers when you need to place it close against a wall or other surfaces.
Wall Mounting
Duetto 40th doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th come with a Grille?
Duetto 40th comes with magnetic grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible. Since the included grille of the Duetto 40th is magnetic type, it is very easy to put it on and off.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.