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Which magnepan

It’s been a while since I have had a pair of  magnepans and wondering which pair to get.

room size is 18 w x 21 L , 8 ft flat ceilings.  This room used to be the master bedroom and still could be, but right now it’s the stereo room.       I did try the 3.6rs in there and they are to big for the room as they didn’t image right.   Before I had those, I had a pair of 2.6qr’s and they were in a different room and really enjoyed
those speakers....and sold them as I took a break for a bit.
do I get a pair of the new MMGi and add a sub ( svs ), or do the get the 1.7 ?

Or are there other ideas for speaker ideas for around $1k to $1500 that image well and have good sound stage?
addyson815
rodman99999
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@addyson815-  SO, what did you end up with(and results), assuming you made a decision and moved on it?
addyson815 OP
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@rodman99999 

still havent made a decision yet as what to get.    

have also thought about going with a monitor / sub setup ?         b&w , pmc ( if I can find them at a decent price ), kef reference 1 are ones I have looked at ( forums and you-tube, speaker sites ).

not sure if I want to get a big speaker as then you have to consider shipping, unpacking and getting them into the room, etc....


rodman99999
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I see.   Having used pairs of Maggies(SMG / MMg / MG12 / 1.7i) in a room much smaller than yours, with similar results to Josh’s, I was just curious.
johnto
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I had 1.7 and 1.7i with a sub in a room 12 x 15 and the sound was amazing. Sometimes the instrument placement is due to the mix of the recordings you're listening to.
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shosugi
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Hello addyson815.

I recently switched to Magnepan 1.7i several months ago.
They are set up in a small room, and create a wide and deep soundstage.  I like them more than the Vandersteen 3A Signatures they replaced.

I concur with many other posts in this thread; power, vibration control, source/preamp (or no preamp)/amp components, cabling, are all factors.

These 1.7i's will keep me busy for years.  I love them both for music and movies, and are a lot of fun. 
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