{"id":947,"date":"2018-12-19T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T22:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hifihq.co.nz\/blog\/?p=947"},"modified":"2019-03-19T11:19:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-18T22:19:43","slug":"magnat-is-most-innovative-brand-2017-highest-plus-x-award-goes-to-the-german-developer-from-pulheim-near-cologne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hifihq.co.nz\/blog\/magnat-is-most-innovative-brand-2017-highest-plus-x-award-goes-to-the-german-developer-from-pulheim-near-cologne\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnat is \u201eMost Innovative Brand 2017\u201c  Highest Plus X Award goes to the German developer from Pulheim near Cologne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\nCelebration at the Magnat headquarters in Germany: The developer from Pulheim near Cologne receives high decorations at this year\u2019s Plus X Awards. Nine products from all categories \u2013 featuring HiFi, home cinema, wireless, electronics and headphones \u2013 did receive the highly regarded awards. Furthermore the whole company was proclaimed \u201cMost Innovative Brand 2017\u201d in the area \u201cHome Entertainment Audio\u201d. An independent jury of Journalists and other renowned experts did give this highest award to Magnat already for the second time, now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The title of \u201cMost Innovative Brand\u201d has been conferred on German manufacturer Magnat for the second time. The Pulheim-based company is honoured with this highest of the Plus X Awards in the category \u201chome entertainment audio\u201d. The independent jury comprised of journalists and other industry personalities awarded this title to the long-established brand for the second time in 2017, the first time being in 2015. In addition to being the \u201cMost Innovative Brand 2017\u201d, Magnat also wins nine awards for individual products from its portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards for Quantum 727 and New Omega 380<br>High-end floor standing speaker Quantum 727 was awarded the coveted Plus X Award for \u201chigh quality and functionality\u201d. The same award also goes to a reissued classic: The New Omega 380 Subwoofer thus makes a dream entry to home cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards for the full wireless portfolio<br>Magnat also succeeded in multiroom and wireless audio: Stereo speakers Magnasphere 55 and Magnasphere 33 as well as wifi streaming speakers CS 40 and CS 10 were each honoured for their \u201chigh quality, design and ease of use\u201d. That means that all available Magnat products from this particular field were distinguished by the Plus X jury \u2013 an impressive testament to the Pulheim-based manufacturer\u2019s exceptional commitment to the segment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Award for outstanding electronics by Magnat<br>In the field of electronics, Magnat M500 series won the award for \u201chigh quality and ease of use\u201d. The jury particularly praised the combination of high-end CD player MCD 550 and DAB(+)\/FM tuner MT 520.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Award for the combination of Bluetooth and in-ear<br>Last but not least, Magnat LZR headphones were awarded for \u201chigh quality, design and functionality\u201d: Bluetooth in-ear headphones Magnat LZR 548 BT and Magnat LZR 948 BT won the jury over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith nine award-winning products and the title of \u201cMost Innovative Brand 2017\u201d, the Plus X Awards 2017 were a huge success for Magnat,\u201d says Oliver Winklmeier, head of marketing at Magnat. \u201cWe are very happy with the results and take them as an incentive to remain a leader and driving force in the audio industry.\u201d\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hifihq.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/start_PXA2017.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/hifihq.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/start_PXA2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hifihq.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/start_PXA2017.jpg 277w, https:\/\/hifihq.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/start_PXA2017-151x300.jpg 151w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebration at the Magnat headquarters in Germany: The developer from Pulheim near Cologne receives high decorations at this year\u2019s Plus X Awards. Nine products from all categories \u2013 featuring HiFi, home cinema, wireless, electronics and headphones \u2013 did receive the highly regarded awards. 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