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Offered is „1.7i“ by Magnepan / Magneplanar as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3997419907 ends on 28.10.2026 at 21:20 o'clock.
This €2,200 asking price for the Magnepan / Magneplanar 1.7i is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile of €2,404 from your recent comparable EUR listings database. With the median at €3,907 and new pairs retailing around €3,925, finding a used pair at this price is an exceptional opportunity that defies typical market expectations.
The 1.7i is highly prized for its stunning midrange clarity and airy highs, delivered through planar magnetic technology that creates a wide, immersive soundstage. These tall, thin panels excel in dynamic expression and vocal realism, making them a favorite among serious enthusiasts. At this price, buyers secure a well-regarded speaker with significant upside, especially if the unit is original-owner condition or includes stands, turning this into a clear buying opportunity rather than a cautious look.
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Founded in 1969 in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, by engineer Jim Winey, Magnepan emerged from his dissatisfaction with electrostatic speakers during his time at 3M. Seeking a superior alternative, Winey invented the Magneplanar—a thin-film magnetic driver that rivaled electrostats without their limitations. Bootstrapped with funds from friends and family, the family-owned company has remained American-made, now led by Winey's son Mark from a 50,000-square-foot facility, upholding over five decades of planar innovation.
Magnepan specializes exclusively in planar magnetic loudspeakers, from compact Mini Maggies to towering flagships like the 3.7i. These full-range or hybrid panels eschew traditional cones for quasi-ribbon and true-ribbon drivers, delivering expansive soundstages and lifelike transients. The lineup avoids amplifiers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing solely on speakers that demand high-current amplification to thrive.
Positioned as a high-end niche leader, Magnepan commands reverence among audiophiles for neutral voicing, room-filling dispersion, and value that outpaces competitors dollar-for-dollar. Handcrafted in the USA with domestic parts—"Made in America. Sold in China"—its panels offer unmatched transparency at premium prices, cementing a legacy as the pinnacle of planar magnetic reproduction for discerning listeners worldwide.
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