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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
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
Have to agree with Erikminer, the 3.7 is the first panel speaker I been able to tolerate for long periods.
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
IF you can find it (doubtful), the Kingsound Prince II is far better imo. The Prince II would cost about three times as much new and likely about twice as much as the 1.7 used, but worth it.

I reviewed and own the Kingsound King for Dagogo.com
sammisra OP
10 posts
 
Thanks guys. I will check out the Tympanis, Kingsounds and still trying to hear the Emerald Physics. In the meanwhile my budget has expanded a little and I spent some time listening to the Magnepan 3.7s. They sounded great to me but I am still a little scared of the size ( to answer Mike - my new listening room is 19*18).
I researched a bit and people say the Gallos 3.5 ref are the best bet compared to Maggies, they sound the same if not better. I want to compare them specifically to the 3.7s and I wonder if anyone has done that comparison. I know Gallo made mistakes with pricing but I am wondering if it is worth giving these a shot. I am getting a virtually new pair for about 4.5k.. please let me know what you think.
Saum
josh358
286 posts
 
I don't think you'd have any trouble fitting 3.7's in a 19 x 18 room.
brownsfan
1,508 posts
 
Sammisra,

I have 3.7's in a 15.5' x 19' room. No problem at all. The strange thing is that they integrate better in the room than my 1.6QR's did. I've been able to take about half the room treatments out of the room. I certainly didn't expect this. The top end is much less aggressive in the 3.7R's. They are really wonderful speakers. Haven't heard the Gallos or Kingsounds.
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