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Magnepan 1.7s in a 10x13' dedicated room?

I'm planning on upgrading my speakers soon and want to go back to Magnepans. I'm considering MG12s but came across nearly new 1.7s on Craigs List for a good price. Problem is, my room is only 10x13x8', but I can do anything I want to it. It already has three bass traps, (two in front corners, one at ceiling wall juncture in back) and 24 1x2' Auralex absorbers spaced around the room. Floor is hardwood with a big think area rug. Anyone put 1.6s or 1.7s in a room of similar size?
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macdadtexas
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My room is 12 x 12' x 11' high. The 1.7's were too much for this room, too close. I bought the Super MMG system with a Bryston 4BSST2 amp. It's been great.

I do wish I knew the Maggie .7 were coming out, I prob would have gone with those. I do have Mye stands on my MMG's and they sound great.
pc123v
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Thanks everyone. I think I will pass on those used 1.7 then.
johnto
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I have the 1.7 in a 12x15 room they sound amazing I'm driving them with Emotiva xpa-1L mono blocks which seem to be a good match. Currently thinking of 3.7 anyone have any experience with them in a room my size
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kalali
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This may sound unresponsive but any good quality speaker paired with high quality components will sound much much better than mediocre speakers paired with mediocre components. The real question is whether or not these components are delivering their maximum potential in these respective arrangements. I have no doubt I would love the experience if I stuck a pair of Wilson's XXX (fill in the blanks) hooked up to an Audio Research Ref-XXX amp and Ref-X preamp in my basement.... but .....Sorry just could not resist.

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lak
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Johnto,
I had the 1.7 in a similar size room and upgraded to the 3.7.
All aspects of the music improved and sounded more pleasing.
Although I would agree that the 3.7 should be used in a larger room, it was still an improvement.

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