@ps The OP's reply to my inquiry explains everything. Your post above should be the end of this thread...therefore, +1000!
Can Magnepan survive Wendell Diller?
I bought my first set of Magnepans in 1976, and I currently have a pair of 1.7i's.
It is difficult for me to upgrade to the 3.7i's because their are so many things that the company can do to improve their product that they simply won't offer; upgraded crossover components, a solid wood/rigid frames and better stands are examples.
Other companies are now doing this, but Magnepan always says Wendell doesn't think that is a good idea.
Can a man who suggests using lamp cord for his speaker line really have that much control over an otherwise unique technological approach to speaker design? I must be missing something obvious when a product is hand assembled in MN and any of these upgrades would, in my mind, warrant factory upgrades. Who wouldn't spend an extra $1k for a 1.7i with a hardwood frame and an upgraded x-over? Adding a ribbon tweeter to the 1.7i would warrant an additional $1k, still bringing them in $2k under the 3.7i.
Is it common for one person to hold an entire company back in high end audio?
It is difficult for me to upgrade to the 3.7i's because their are so many things that the company can do to improve their product that they simply won't offer; upgraded crossover components, a solid wood/rigid frames and better stands are examples.
Other companies are now doing this, but Magnepan always says Wendell doesn't think that is a good idea.
Can a man who suggests using lamp cord for his speaker line really have that much control over an otherwise unique technological approach to speaker design? I must be missing something obvious when a product is hand assembled in MN and any of these upgrades would, in my mind, warrant factory upgrades. Who wouldn't spend an extra $1k for a 1.7i with a hardwood frame and an upgraded x-over? Adding a ribbon tweeter to the 1.7i would warrant an additional $1k, still bringing them in $2k under the 3.7i.
Is it common for one person to hold an entire company back in high end audio?
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ejlif1,304 posts05-23-2021 8:53pmI bought a pair of the LRS just for fun. I've had a lot of expensive speakers over the years and these little guys just blew my mind. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Everywhere I turn, , the comments on the magnepan's can be summed up with one word ~~WOWWW~~~ All the audiophiles can;t be wrong. Its like Magnepan are Kings of the speaker hill. Trying to find cash now for a pair. Under 1G, the LRS is affordable for any level audiophile. If they prove as good as what I am reading, I just don't see how any other speaker lab will be around in the near/distant future. The current state of the economy is **best bang for the buck** unless you own alot of stocks,, well then you can get the Wilson's $975,000 speaker,,,but for most of us, a LRS is really all we need. Under 1G. WOW |
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