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Anything better than 1.7 Maggies

Hi,
I've been looking for speakers for some time now. I have an older pair of Maggies (10.1s) and I love the sound. I want to go for the 1.7s but am wondering if there's any used product out there for around $4k which would be even better for my music (rock.. some pop and classical at times) maybe reproduce the crack of a (snare) drum (rather than the thump) better (where i think Maggies lack but I am not sure if the x.7s have the same problem).. I wanted to try Emerald Physics 2.3 but they are rare to find.

I know people would have asked this before but please help.
My amp:
Rotel RB 1090 (380 WPC)
Though my room is big about 25x10 my sitting position will be about 6 feet from the speakers.
Thanks!
Saum
sammisra
magfan
1,583 posts
 
A used pair of 3.6 should blow your hair back.
The Rotel has plenty of power, but more 'refinement' couldn't hurt.
You'll have to test for that, however.
magnumpi205
504 posts
 
Second the 3.6 and maybe adding a Wyred amp. Very nice combination.
Not a real fan of the 1.7.
erikminer
433 posts
 
Wait for a used pair of 3.7's to show up.. I'm sure you'll be able to buy a pair for $4K
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Wyred amps are an excellent choice for Maggies.
telescope_trade
555 posts
 
I have the Maggie 1.7's now after owning (And liking) the
Emerald Physics CS-3's and CS 2.3's, and have found that the
maggies sound "wonderful" with a 50 W/PC tube integrated.
A match made in heaven actually! I would have never thought it would be so nice especially after running a pair of
260 W/PC mono blocks.

I am running a sub with the Maggies as I did the CS-3's and they are magic!
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