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Before I order the Magnepan 1.7s...

Hi. My wife and I finally agreed to put a proper stereo in the big room (700 sqft or thereabouts) and I bought a massive Krell amp in preparation for the eventual Magnepan purchase because we decided that the aesthetics of those speakers (with white socks) were tolerable. 

Before I pull that trigger, though, are there any "beautiful" speakers, respected by the audiophile community, that I should consider? I've looked over SFs and Focals, and they're indeed beautiful, but not so beautiful as to sway us. 

(as an aside, really, would it kill some of these manufacturers to offer a few more finishes-- with high-resolution photos taken from modern homes? They are literally throwing money out the window with these Geocities-quality websites. I'm surely not the only suburbanite looking for an audiophile-approved speaker with nice aesthetics)

Thank you.
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elliottbnewcombjr
5,610 posts
 
I hope someone is enjoying me being retired with the time to play

a few more I found, price is reducing with these finds

https://reverb.com/item/38813258-wharfedale-elysian-4-tower-speakers-pair-piano-walnut

altec coronas (also used L-Pads).

https://skyfiaudio.com/collections/all-collections/products/altec-lansing-corona-832a-vintage-speake...

https://jeffsplace.positive-feedback.com/%E2%99%AB-altec-832a-corona/

tannoy had 'up front' controls, visible with dust covers on, to adjust to your space

https://www.ebay.com/itm/373605442413?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

don't look, I'm sorry I did

https://www.ebay.com/itm/132901953041?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

another interesting yet frightful sight

https://reverb.com/item/42240926-tannoy-tannoy-kensington-speakers-tannoy-super-fine-tweeter-pair-20...

has anyone heard these?

https://reverb.com/item/39989017-cabasse-riga-2-on-stand-pair-2way-coaxial-speakers-the-pearl-active...

very unique, amazing woodwork

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649755798-odeon-audio-no28-se-3-way-horn-speakerspickup-only...

pair of 5" with integral 12" woofer 

https://www.bonanza.com/booths/All_in_1_Shop_4U/items/750797533?awc=6238_1627739658_dea3e0ff03ee40ec...

real vintage electro-voice restored

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649759304-electro-voice-patrician-iv-legendary-vintage-speak...

some nice woodwork

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143908284648?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...






elliottbnewcombjr
5,610 posts
 
martin logan with attached sub

https://www.audiog.com/en/item.aspx?item=2615&refsource=hifishark

a unique look

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133510349227?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

well, not so unique

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112547061503?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

new tannoy supertweeters, retro look

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233402369161?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

electrostatics, gorgeous, you would not push these out of sight

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649499513-xstatic-ecx-electrostatic-speakers-pr-in-barzilian-che...

focal, one of the most impressive demos I ever heard, not these but similar design

https://www.oxfordaudio.co.uk/product/focal-electra-1037be-floorstanding-speakers-excellent-conditio...

i'd like to hear these infinitys

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164244045630?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...

classic klipsch

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154471473605?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533...



tablejockey
3,949 posts
 
For pure aesthetic not price, I always go with 
Sonus Faber Stradavari- 
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9djed-sonus-faber-stradivari-homage-full-range

Throw in a couple REL no.25 subs and you'll never leave your room.
avitacom
90 posts
 
I’ve had Magneplanars, one model or another, for 40 years now.  I’ve tried other speakers but I always come back to the Maggies.  Audition them!  Some of the modifications, suggested, above, are in order.  I have completely discarded the factory crossovers and use an electronic crossover.  Keep your magnificent Krell amp and crank it up!  You will need subwoofers.
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b_limo
2,288 posts
 
Salk offers a ton of finishes and outstanding speakers.

I’ve got a pair and a pair of Maggies.

The Maggies have a unique sound and are only good for 1 person / listener. They have a very small sweet spot, but that spot is pretty sweet. Piano, strings, horns and bass are pretty spectacular, and this is just the LRS.  Im strongly considering some 1.7i’s.
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