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Martin logan CLS II Vs Magnepan 1.7

Hello
I currently Own the Logan and love the Midrange and high frequencies the presence and imaging is amazing however as im listening to more rock and roll I miss some of the dynamics or kick that the CLS cant reproduce.
I have heard great things about the Maggies and I am wondering if they will do a better job for me.
So I am asking for your opinion before I attempt to swap these, my next question is just how much are the Logans going for lately I would need to sell them locally since I dont have the boxes?
as always any advice is greatly appreciated
Thanks
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rrog
1,958 posts
 
Something tells me all who have posted here have not heard the new Magnepan 1.7 properly set up.
theaudiotweak
2,778 posts
 
Nor do they have the room to properly setup two subs. Tom
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nsgarch
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I'll say it once more: ONE sub, properly placed between them (and set to 90 deg. phase angle, 80Hz or lower xovr.) provides the MOST seamless performance with panel speakers. Maggies or ML; large room or small. If you haven't tried it, you're in store for a very pleasant surprise ;--)

Electrodynamic vs. electrostatic sonics is a matter of personal preference -- I've owned both.
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johnk
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Theaudiotweak,Who needs 2 subs I have a bass horn that's 800lbs and near the size of a shed. And yes [Rrog]I've heard 1.7 and of maggies I have owned 2.7-3.6 as well as ML CLS 2Z and descents. A good friend runs 4 CLS 2Z inc my old pair and 4 Descent in his system hes not lacking in dynamics or kick as poster mentions.He mostly listens to music in 2 channel with subs. I do enjoy when others disagree they go right for attacks on ones honestly, hearing or ability to judge proper set up.
theaudiotweak
2,778 posts
 
With a test tone selected, played at the same frequency as the chosen crossover point of the subs, and while using a calibrated mic and RTA display you can easily set the phase of two subs to gain the best in room response. Adjusting the phase adjusts for the null of the response curves of the sub and the mains. To achieve the most accurate response one needs a variable phase control not just a two way or three way phase switch. Tom
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