The S7 is the top floorstanding loudspeaker of the Magico S Series, listed above the S5, S3 and S2 on the maker's site. Five drivers share a three-way layout inside a large aluminium enclosure, and Magico states that its optimised cabinet grows the internal volume from 135 to 180 litres compared with previous S Series models, extending bass response by 5 Hz while preserving sensitivity.
Key specs that matter
The 28 mm tweeter uses a diamond-coated pure-beryllium diaphragm, a design Magico derived from its M Series. Over the woofers is a 6 inch midrange, and three 10 inch bass drivers handle the low end. Magico specifies 88 dB sensitivity, a nominal 4 ohm load and response from 20 Hz to 50 kHz. Recommended amplifier power runs from 50 W to 1000 W. The speaker is 582 mm wide, 612 mm deep and 1,420 mm high, and each unit weighs 174 kg.
Engineering and use context
The enclosure was refined through advanced 3D simulation to cut internal resonances and raise structural rigidity, while the front baffle is curved to limit diffraction. Magico applies its own damping methods and uses laser-vibrometer analysis to eliminate cabinet vibrations that could colour the signal. Midrange and bass drivers use Nano-Tec Gen 8 cones built from an aluminium honeycomb core bonded to carbon-fibre skins reinforced with graphene, which the company credits with high stiffness, low mass and good damping. The three woofers are aligned vertically to reduce floor-bounce effects and smooth the in-room response, and a newly engineered third-generation driver chassis improves force distribution and suspension geometry. All drivers are joined by the Elliptical Symmetry Crossover, or ESXO, a three-way network with acoustical-target Linkwitz-Riley slopes and components from Mundorf and Duelund.
Pairing
The amplifier chosen for the S7 needs current reserves for a demanding load and an output inside the recommended range. The same S Series offers the SCC centre channel for a multichannel front stage and the SSub powered subwoofer, which uses a pair of 13 inch drivers and an internal Class-D amplifier of 2250 W on 120 V mains, for owners who want to add a dedicated bass channel.
Alternatives
The Magico S5 2024 is the next floorstander below it in the S Series, with a 6 inch midrange, two 10 inch woofers, a height of 122 cm and a weight of 118 kg.