The
Magnepan 1.6 was considered by many to be the ulitmate
buy (bargain) in high end audio. There is a lot of truth
to that. The 1.6 was a very popular model for Magnepan
in its over-a-decade run. The 1.6 gave people an opportunity
to get closer to the 3.6 for not much more than MG-12
price. The 1.6 would outperform many dynamic speakers
listing for twice the price. Magnepan had to make an
incredible speaker to replace the (what has become and
will be a legend) 1.6's. And they have.
Welcome
to the new 1.7. Looking at the new 1.7's, you might
think there is very little difference from the 1.6.
There is a rounded edge of aluminum where a small strip
of wood used to be. They are of similar height and stature.
The visual difference is basically a slight modernization
of the previous model. This is good, as both 1.6 and
1.7 are large enough to be impressive, but small enough
to avoid being obnoxious. The slim design (other than
serve a sonic purpose) doesn't feel like you are adding
a pair of bookshelves to your living room. So, it looks
similar, but the real difference is in the 'test drive'.
What
makes the 1.7 important, is that EVERY driver in it
(Tweeter panel, tweeter/upper mid panel and lower mid-bass
panel) incorporates a quasi ribbon design. All other
Magnepan speakers only use a quasi-ribbon and true ribbon
in the tweeter element of the speakers. The crossover
has also been completely redesigned. The aluminum we
menioned earlier is now part of the chassis, along with
MDF, which makes for a stiffer frame over the previous
wooden version. This combination results in a sense
that each part of the speaker is working together, rather
than independent parts making sound. As we all know,
its the attention to detail that sets speakers like
Magnepan apart, other than the obvious unique design
and construction. We would like to invite you to take
a 'test drive' of the 1.7's for yourself. See and listen
to what we are excited about with its new release, and
find out why the 1.7 was such a groundbreaking success
at this year's CES show.
We
have some brand new equipment from Magnepan that will
certainly give you a musical experience you haven't
had before. Feel free to come to our Mont-gomery Location
[Cincinnati, Ohio] to listen to these amazing products.
New
on Display:
1.7 IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE |
