MarkAudio NC7_MAOP Nature Collection Speakers (Pair)

A sister model directly inheriting the technology of the NC11 flagship

The NC7_MAOP is a new bookshelf speaker in the Nature Collection developed with the same philosophy as MarkAudio's flagship model, the NC11. It features the MAOP7_v2 driver, which is highly praised as an excellent driver for its wide frequency response up to 34kHz (±6dB) and ultra-lightweight moving system of only 3.3g (MMS 3.8g), combining delicacy and dynamic performance.
The expected resonance frequency (Fb) is 50Hz, producing a richness and natural low range that exceeds its size. The solid mid-to-low sound foundation, an essential element of music, offers a musical balance that suits all genres.

Two cabinet models finished by skilled instrument craftsmen using selected solid wood

NC7_MAOP offers two cabinet options:
NC7_MAOP_WNT (Solid Walnut)
Walnut is a dense, hard wood with minimal distortion, known for reproducing hall tones and ambient sounds richly.
It is ideal for music where spatial expression and beautiful resonance are important.
NC7_MAOP_MW (Hard Maple/Walnut Solid Wood Combination)
Hard maple is used for the baffle, providing fast transmission, sharp attack, and precise imaging.
By combining walnut on the sides, it balances strong contours with soft spatial expression. The matte urethane finish complements modern Scandinavian furniture.
The Nature Collection series features carefully selected solid wood, meticulously crafted by artisans, achieving a beautiful finish that feels like a single piece of wood. The level of craftsmanship is breathtaking the moment you unpack it.

The “Silent, Silk-like Smoothness” Created by MAOP (Micro-Arc Oxidation Process)

The MAOP treatment is a unique process developed by MarkAudio that oxidizes aluminum-magnesium alloy cones under a high voltage of 700V for an extended period, creating a fine crystalline structure.
The “fine surface resonances” that traditional metal cones tend to have are effectively dampened by this crystalline layer, achieving natural decay characteristics similar to those of pulp cones.
As a result, MAOP drivers exhibit their characteristic “extremely flat frequency response,” a “sense of quiet,” and “silk-like smoothness,” reproducing everything from delicate ambience to energetic attacks with natural expression.

High-efficiency, high-resolution midrange with rectangular copper wire voice coil

The voice coil uses rectangular (flat) copper wire, which is about 30% more efficient than round wire.
This suppresses eddy currents in the midrange and increases surface area by reducing the number of folded sections, greatly contributing to the transparency, resolution, and detail of the MAOP7_v2.
The 4.5mm long-stroke structure combined with a 100μm ultra-thin alloy cone produces low-distortion, high-purity low frequencies and delicate, vivid mid-to-high frequencies.

Oval Bass-Reflex Port – Combining the smoothness of sealed design with the brightness of bass reflex

Aiming for “the best of both worlds,” the MAOP speaker uses an oval bass-reflex port made by layering solid materials, combining the bright and lively sound of a bass-reflex design with the smooth low-end extension of a sealed design.
It suppresses excessive peaks, achieving smooth, natural low frequencies.

Difference from NC11 – Clear differentiation in sound directionality

While the NC11 excels at capturing the grand spatial expression of hall recordings and large ensembles, the NC7_MAOP specializes in delicate nuances and densely detailed midrange reproduction.
It is ideal for listeners who prioritize detailed expression in string instruments, chamber music, vocals, and similar sources.
MarkAudio speakers are designed so that “not only the position directly in front but also positions to the side enjoy good sound,” offering practicality that is not apparent from specifications alone.