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Authorized dealers for Triangle Magellan- Duetto 40th

  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Adorama — in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Altitudo Audio — online and in-store — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (website)
  • AMPL’HIFI — online and in-store — Nîmes, Occitanie, France (website)
  • Arctic Audio — in-store — Fargo, North Dakota, United States (website)
  • Aris Audio — in-store — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (website)
  • Audio Art Cable — online and in-store — San Diego, California, United States (website)
  • Audio Evolution — online and in-store — Volla, Campania, Italy (website)
  • AUDIO EXCLUSIVE — in-store — Wels, Oberösterreich, Austria (website)

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Premium Bookshelf Speaker - Magellan Duetto 40th

Liveliness and dynamics are trademarks of TRIANGLE’s sound, and they are packed into this gem, the Duetto, a compact 2-way bookshelf speaker.

Superb piece of engineering, its horn-loaded tweeter TZ2900 is equipped with a next generation dome in magnesium alloy. This transducer highlights the finest details of your recordings and brings out the subtlety of the upper harmonics.

Its full-range 16 cm midrange/bass driver produces rich bass details. It features a new paper cone that reproduces any vocal register with great neutrality without the slightest coloration. The Duetto speaker offers a really clear sound and puts the music forward.

Its elaborate crossover, equipped with high quality components, optimizes the bass and treble phasing for an outstanding transparency.

This compact speaker fits perfectly in rooms of less than 30m2, a technological achievement for a speaker consisting of only two drivers, The Duetto is supplied with an accessory box for an adapted decoupling. The S08 speaker stand, designed specifically for this model, is available as an option.


Speaker stands: S08

Designed for the MAGELLAN Duetto 40th, these top-of-the-range stands incorporate a locking system that ensures the speaker is held securely in place. Positioning your speakers perfectly at ear level, the S08 ensure excellent sound reproduction. With their high stability, the stands absorb unwanted vibrations, thus preserving the neutrality and sound precision of your speakers.

The S08 have watertight tubes in which you can add granular sand or tiny steel balls to ballast the foot and increase stability. The stand is decoupled by three metal spikes, which are easily adjusted from the top. The center spike features SPEC technology for optimal vibration dissipation.

A cable management system at the back of the stand hides cables for a harmonious integration of your system in your living space.

TZ2900PM-MG tweeter with a magnesium alloy dome

A major innovation of this 40th anniversary edition, the TZ2900PM tweeter is equipped with a next generation dome in magnesium alloy providing a significant improvement in terms of linearity and consistency.
Its horn is shaped to limit directivity, i.e., off-axis drop in high frequency level. Together with the phase plug, this pairing allows the frequency response to be linearized.
We also added a counter-cap to the motor to reduce rear waves reflections, limit distortion and control the upper end of the sound spectrum. The TZ2900PM-MG tweeter provides an exceptionally smooth and fluid musical quality whilst ensuring accurate sound reproduction.

Midrange/bass driver with a paper diaphragm

With a cellulose pulp diaphragm and its “progressive” suspension, the midrange/bass driver has that rich, natural sound the brand is known for. Thanks to its suspension, there is no clear separation at the cone attachment, resulting in a seamless mid-range. The diaphragm houses an ultra-light anti-vortex polypropylene cone covered with a latex damping material to limit end of band irregularities.
Featuring a powerful motor and a perfectly matched voice coil, this driver is capable of reproducing firm and dynamic low frequencies while maintaining remarkable clarity and finesse in the vocal register.

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Professional Reviews 92/100

Rating for Magellan- Duetto 40th

Deliciously Crispy

Sound Quality

92/100

Build Quality

95/100

Value for Money

91/100

The Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th pairs a silky, extended treble with expressive vocals, taut bass and a remarkably expansive soundstage. Tracking Angle admired its emotionally natural midrange, while What Hi-Fi? praised its agile dynamics and rhythmic drive. This is a luxuriously built standmount for listeners who value vivid imaging and musical immediacy.

What Reviewers Are Saying

"the triangle 40th anniversary Mel and duettos are absolute Knockouts"

— HiFi Huff

Pros

Exceptional midrange clarity and natural, emotionally communicative vocals.

Expansive, deeply layered soundstage with stable imaging and impressive scale for a standmount.

Fast, punchy dynamics and taut, tuneful bass with notably strong texture for its size.

Luxurious curved cabinetry and high-grade terminal hardware earn consistent praise for fit and finish.

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Cons

Treble can sound forward or hard with bright electronics and aggressive recordings, so careful system matching is important.

Ultimate low-bass reach and muscularity fall short of the strongest rivals; placement nearer a rear wall may help add weight.

SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 92/100

The Duetto 40th is widely praised for an exceptionally open, lively and involving presentation, combining unusually vivid detail with a strong sense of musical flow. Its biggest strengths are expressive midrange communication, expansive imaging and agile dynamics, though careful amplifier matching and considerate setup are important to avoid an overly forward balance.

Bass

91/100

For a 6.5-inch two-way standmount, reviewers found the bass notably fast, textured and controlled, with convincing punch on demanding bass lines. Several listeners were surprised by its depth and authority, though What Hi-Fi? found it short of the low-end reach and muscularity of class leaders, while The Ear preferred placement nearer a rear wall for fuller weight.

Mid

94/100

The midrange is a standout, repeatedly described as clear, natural and highly communicative. Tracking Angle calls it the "star of the show," praising grain-free vocal detail, body and emotional realism, while What Hi-Fi? admired its crisp clarity but would welcome a little more warmth and richness.

Treble

90/100

Many reviewers praise the horn-loaded tweeter for its extension, clarity, air and ability to retrieve fine detail without harshness. However, the balance is not universally forgiving: What Hi-Fi? and The Ear found it capable of sounding bright, hard-edged or forceful with aggressive recordings and brighter partnering electronics.

Soundstage Imaging

94/100

Reviewers consistently report a large, spacious and deeply layered soundstage, with stable placement and an ability to fill even larger rooms. Imaging is described as precise and holographic by several listeners, although HiFi Huff characterises it as more organic than hyper-pinpoint in presentation.

Dynamics

93/100

The Duetto 40th is widely regarded as fast, rhythmically assured and highly expressive from quiet passages to loud crescendos. What Hi-Fi? praises its fluid dynamic reach and authority for size, while The Ear highlights its punch, transient speed and unusually engaging rhythmic drive.

Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.

Build Quality

95/100

The cabinet finish and overall execution receive near-unanimous praise. Reviewers highlight the flawless Shadow Zebrano veneer, rigid curved cabinetry, substantial terminal hardware and luxurious fit and finish, with Tracking Angle and The Ear considering the craftsmanship competitive with the finest alternatives.

Value for Money

91/100

At roughly $7,000 per pair, the Duetto 40th is clearly a premium purchase, and The Ear notes that it is far from a budget option. Even so, reviewers generally consider the price well supported by the finish and performance: Part-Time Audiophile says it exceeded expectations for two-way monitors around this price and belongs on audition lists up to $10,000, while Tracking Angle calls it an excellent offering at its asking price.

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  • Acton Gate Audio — online and in-store — Cymru, United Kingdom (website)
  • Adorama — in-store — New York, New York, United States (website)
  • Alta Fedelta — online and in-store — Lombardia, Italy (website)
  • Altitudo Audio — online and in-store — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (website)
  • AMPL’HIFI — online and in-store — Nîmes, Occitanie, France (website)
  • Arctic Audio — in-store — Fargo, North Dakota, United States (website)
  • Aris Audio — in-store — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (website)
  • Audio Art Cable — online and in-store — San Diego, California, United States (website)
  • Audio Evolution — online and in-store — Volla, Campania, Italy (website)
  • AUDIO EXCLUSIVE — in-store — Wels, Oberösterreich, Austria (website)

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