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Magnepan's 1.7i c/w 2 DWM bass panels v 3.7i

Hi,

Would a pair of Magnepan's 1.7i's with two Magnepan  DWM Bass Panels be the equivalent or perhaps better than a pair of 3.7i's without Bass Panels?
The reason I ask is that in the near(ish) future I am thinking the possibility of adding a secondary system. I have set a budget, well the budget has really been set for me really of about 10k, to Include speakers, amp, cd player. Any thoughts/views/experiences would be greatly appreciated. I have set my mind on a pair of Magnepans.
I recently got out an aged pair of MG1's that I have had stored away for a long time, and I liked the way they portray music, I want 'more' of the same, as it were.

Thanks in advance.

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ahendler
416 posts
 
The 3.7's are simply better especially because they have the true ribbon tweeter. Maybe the best tweeter in the world. Also the bass from the 3.7 is better than the combo you are referring too. If the 3.7's are too expensive look for a nice pair of used 3.6's
Alan
bill_k
919 posts
 
ahendler took the words right out of my mouth and is absolutely correct. I would only add that the 3.7i offers a real improvement over earlier versions in dynamics and more seamless driver integration.
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mofimadness
5,008 posts
 
Agree with the above, however the 3.7i with (2) DWM would be the best :-)  Just trying to spend your money for you.
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gawdbless OP
1,235 posts
 
Thanks for your replies, I have come up with this for starters...

3.7i- $6475;
Emotiva XPA-2 Amp  $719;
Morrow Speaker/Interconnects Bundle $430
Morrow MAP1 Power Cords x 2 $318;

Which would leave approx. $2000 for a CD player. 


 
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