Margules | Century Intermezzo

In our constant search for perfection, Margules has developed the Intermezzo speakers that, together with the Margules amplifiers, will allow you to enjoy an organic, engaging and natural sound, which recreates crisp and clear sound images, capable of transmitting the emotions of the artist’s work.

Excellence is always the main characteristic of our equipment, which is why, from its design, the Intermezzo integrates high quality components that guarantee exceptional performance and durability.

This is how our Intermezzo speakers continue the celebration of the Century of Margules in Mexico, managing to become a true statement of our achievements in research and technological development, to provide the best experience in music reproduction.

The Orpheo Century Intermezzo speakers have a 2.5-way configuration, implemented with 16.5 cm transducers made of ultra-light and long-excursion material, as well as an AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter and a carefully designed crossover network aligned in time and phase.

The transducers made of ultra-light, high rigidity, low mass and long-excursion material provide very low distortion and high internal speed. This, with the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the harmonic structure of the music. In addition, its magnetic circuit composed of copper-sleeved rare earth magnets increases its ability to greatly reduce distortion.

The box that houses the transducers is built with several layers of materials of different characteristics: the first inner layer is absorbent for high frequencies; the next is a concrete sheet with high-stiffness fibers, and the third is HDF. These layers have different acoustic properties to prevent the cabinet from resonating at frequencies that add harmonics to the music.

The crossover network is one of the central parts of all Margules loudspeakers, as it allows the transducers to operate at their optimal parameters, aligning the time and phase of the signal, as well as its correct intensity, to achieve a linear signal and a realistic response, generating the engaging sound characteristic of Margules.

These crossover networks are of the first order with an air core to prevent them from becoming saturated. Its components include audiophile-grade elements, with extreme speed of response to transients and micro dynamics, which guarantees the reproduction of sound without coloration, through a wide dynamic range, as is customary in our brand.

Using natural elements combined with a high-tech nanometric coating that is easily repaired in case of scratches, with a front carved in a piece of walnut wood and finished in non-polluting oil, the Intermezzo speakers provide an aesthetic delight, only comparable to their acoustic perfection.

The aesthetic approach to the design was carried out by Deborah Margules and Miguel Gómez.

TECHNOLOGY AND SPECIFICATIONS

Configuration:

The Orpheo Century Intermezzo speakers feature a 2.5-way configuration, implemented with 16.5 cm high-rigidity, low-mass drivers and an AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter. In addition, the transducers are time- and phase-aligned, and feature an efficient magnetic circuit composed of copper-sleeved rare-earth magnets to reduce distortion.

Crossover network:

The crossover network implemented in the Intermezzo speakers is of the first order, with an air core and aligned in time and phase.

Speaker:

Built with three layers:

First absorbent inner layer for high frequencies.

Second layer of concrete sheet with high rigidity fibers.

Third HDF layer.

Design:

The aesthetic design uses natural elements combined with a high-tech nanometric coating.

The front is carved in a piece of walnut wood with a natural finish in non-polluting oil.

Neuro-Acoustic Alignment (ANA®)

The ANA® technology (Neuro-Acoustic Alignment) is one of Margules’ technological innovations developed from a fundamental principle: the human brain perceives sound by prioritizing the harmonic structure above fundamental tone; that is, it focuses on how humans perceive sound and not on how we measure it.

This technological advance originates from the engaging sound theory and is based on the way in which our brain decodes the information from the sound waves through the ears: when sounds are closer, they keep us focused due to the relation between perception and sound, the distance at which we perceive them and their intelligibility, whereas distant sounds, even when intelligible, do not catch our attention and are easily ignored.

Our ANA® technology is designed to achieve a realistic sound, with a wide frequency response, low distortion and precise harmonic reproduction, optimizing to the utmost the relationship between the source and the receiver, so that you can enjoy your music in a way you have never experienced before.

Specifications:

Response: 30-30 khz

Sensitivity: 90 dB

Impedance: 8 Ohms

Allowable power: 170 Watts

Weight: 54 Kg (119 lb) each

Dimensions (front, depth, height): 8.3 in x 17 in x 47.6 in

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Like all the Margules products, The Orpheo Century Intermezzo speakers come with a five-year limited warranty on parts and labor.

Terms and Conditions

The warranty does not cover any damage, wear or malfunctioning caused by lack of compliance with the operation specifications included with this equipment, or any of those resulting from:

Accidents, natural disasters or events that happens due to natural causes.
Misuse, abuse of or negligence regarding the equipment.
Fault in the initial set-up and installation, incorrect maintenance, and/or inadequate cleaning of the product.
Repairs, modifications, or renovations performed by people or companies not expressly authorized by Margules Audio.
Damage during shipping, transport, packaging, or manipulation of the equipment. In this case, all damage claims must be submitted to the carrier company.
Any other cause not attributable to a manufacturing defect of the product.

The warranty covers exclusively the expense corresponding to labor and the material necessary to the repair or, give the case, the substitution of the equipment (at the discretion of Margules Audio), and thus it does not extend to:

Accessories, including but not limited to: batteries, cables, mounting hardware, brackets, furniture, cleaning accessories, antennas or dismountable feeding cables.
Shipping costs in case the owner needs to return the unit to Margules Audio for the purpose of service or repair of a possible defect.

The warranty shall be void if:

The serial number of the equipment has been altered, modified, or deleted.
The product has been purchased from a person or company that is not an authorized distributor of Margules Audio.

This warranty extends to products directly purchased from Margules Audio or an authorized distributor.

In case of doubt regarding the scope of the warranty or if you need technical support, call the numbers you will find on our website www.margules.com.

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