Magnepan Incorporated MG 1.7i Floorstanding Speakers
Please see below for fabric and trim options
First, came the 3.7 —
The 3.7 is a 3-way design, like the 3.6, but, it is a full-range ribbon design, like the highly acclaimed 1.7. We are calling it "trickle-up" technology. The concepts that worked so well in the 1.7 were incorporated in the 3.7.
The 3.7 was subjected to "blind testing" by a panel of audiophiles and casual listeners. In addition to better sound, there is one more important improvement that you can test for yourself. If you have the opportunity to hear the 3.7s at your local dealer, try this experiment---Ask the dealer to place the speakers with the tweeters on the outside. Note how the imaging remains remarkably stable when seated far off-axis. With some speakers it is necessary to sit in the "sweet spot" for good imaging. If you are too far out of the sweet spot, you will hear predominately one speaker. With the tweeters on the outside, the 3.7 has the widest sweet spot of any of any previous Maggies. If you prefer to sit only in the "sweet spot", try the tweeters on the inside. Be sure the speakers are toed-in. In all cases, the tweeter should not be closer to the listener than the bass section.
The introduction of the 3.7 during CES 2011 was very similar to the introduction of the 1.7 during CES 2010. In their show coverage, www.theaudiobeat.com summed up the reaction of many who heard the 3.7 at the Audio Research and Magnepan rooms — "In terms of high-end audio in early 2011, we don't know of a more important and impressive debut than that of the 3.7."
Then, the 3.7 became the 3.7i
In past model improvements, driver changes and factory retooling were extensive. It is rare when improvements can be made that are audible in a blind test and do not require a major investment. So, in view of this good fortune, we chose to pass on these small improvements rather than save them for a 3.8.
Specifications
Frequency Response - 35Hz- 40 kHz
Sensitivity - 86dB/500Hz /2.83v
Impedance - 4 Ohm
Dimensions - 24 x 71 x 1.625 inches
Options
Silver Aluminium Trim & Black Cloth - Black Aluminium Trim & Black Cloth - £8249 per pair
Black Oak Trim & Black Cloth - Natural Oak Trim & Black Cloth - Natural Oak Trim & Off White Cloth - £8249 per pair
Dark Cherry Trim & Black Cloth - £8995 per pair
Special order status applies to any trim & cloth combinations not indicated above
