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Magnepan 1.7i with GR Research crossover Floorstanding Loudspeakers Experience a significant step up in performance with this beautifully upgraded pair of Magnepan 1.7i planar magnetic speakers. Known for their expansive soundstage and lifelike transparency, these speakers have been taken to the next level with carefully selected premium modifications.Upgrades & Features:GR Research Custom Crossover UpgradeDramatically improves clarity, detail retrieval, and tonal balance. Expect tighter bass, smoother highs, and a more cohesive presentation. This upgrade is worth $800 of parts and shipping co
Condition is unknown, but at A$2,600 this sits just under the A$2,767 25th percentile and well below the A$2,965 median for recent comparable AUD listings, so it reads as a solid buy rather than a stretch. For this model, that’s a very reasonable entry point in the current used market.
The 1.7i is well-liked for its big, open soundstage, very natural mids, and the “panel” presentation that makes vocals and acoustic music feel especially lifelike. If the pair is complete and the socks, frames, and drivers are healthy, the upside is strong. Just confirm there’s no delamination, buzzing, or crease damage, and budget for proper amplification if you’re new to Magnepan.
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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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