Magnepan 3.6 or 3.7 - The smart choice?

"Smart" depends on what qualities you value as 'smart'.
Leaving the definition up in the air is a hazard.
If 'smart' means best deal, the $2,000 Magnepan 3.6 is the better deal if you are not so well off.
And would not be kicking yourself for not getting the 3.7's next year.
If MONEY is not a big issue for you in this deal, then Damn, get the 3.7s ... You will NEVER need to worry about it again.
So: be cheap or 'frugal' and buy the 3.6s. IF you really are a frugal person, then you will be very happy with them.

On the other hand if you are just asking because you really do not want to pass up the 'best deal' And 'best deals' are something you cherish.. if the money is not a big deal... Then the $4,000. 3.7s are "THE BEST DEAL" because no one is getting that price on 3.7s.
They are a better speaker, and newer. and cooler.

Now if you could buy a pair of 20.7s for $10,000. .....
OK?

I owned 3.6s and 3.7s.
IMHO 3.7s are quite dramatically improved over 3.6s in every way.

if the $4k for the 3.7s are within your budget, I would strongly suggest going with the 3.7s.

couldn't help it went w/the 3.7's.
by the way have any of you felt the 1.7's sounded a little peaky on the quasi ribbons as opposed to the full ribbons on the 3.6 or 3.7?

p.s. now i'd like to find that hypothetical deal for some used maggies. i realize it will cost me more than i could justify paying but, as i said, i was truly wondering about the wisdom in spending basically double the price of 6's for 7's. ty everyone for current or any future input on this thread. i believe i could be more than happy with either choice. i obviously am a maggie fan. 2 weeks ago sold my IIIa's after & going thru maggie withdrawals. to tide me over i purchased inexpensive, but not offensible, box speakers to resell when my quest is realized.

You realize of course, that unless you buy the 3.7's you will forever be guilt ridden, have sleepless nites and many bouts of high anxiety. Just go for the 3.7's and put yourself out of your misery. As all audio people know, compromise need works.