The 1.7i's going down to 40hz, as per their specs, is a joke. They have a large bump at 70hz, then fall off to almost nothing.
Maybe in your room. Certainly wasn’t the case in mine.
Can Magnepan survive Wendell Diller?
I bought my first set of Magnepans in 1976, and I currently have a pair of 1.7i's.
It is difficult for me to upgrade to the 3.7i's because their are so many things that the company can do to improve their product that they simply won't offer; upgraded crossover components, a solid wood/rigid frames and better stands are examples.
Other companies are now doing this, but Magnepan always says Wendell doesn't think that is a good idea.
Can a man who suggests using lamp cord for his speaker line really have that much control over an otherwise unique technological approach to speaker design? I must be missing something obvious when a product is hand assembled in MN and any of these upgrades would, in my mind, warrant factory upgrades. Who wouldn't spend an extra $1k for a 1.7i with a hardwood frame and an upgraded x-over? Adding a ribbon tweeter to the 1.7i would warrant an additional $1k, still bringing them in $2k under the 3.7i.
Is it common for one person to hold an entire company back in high end audio?
It is difficult for me to upgrade to the 3.7i's because their are so many things that the company can do to improve their product that they simply won't offer; upgraded crossover components, a solid wood/rigid frames and better stands are examples.
Other companies are now doing this, but Magnepan always says Wendell doesn't think that is a good idea.
Can a man who suggests using lamp cord for his speaker line really have that much control over an otherwise unique technological approach to speaker design? I must be missing something obvious when a product is hand assembled in MN and any of these upgrades would, in my mind, warrant factory upgrades. Who wouldn't spend an extra $1k for a 1.7i with a hardwood frame and an upgraded x-over? Adding a ribbon tweeter to the 1.7i would warrant an additional $1k, still bringing them in $2k under the 3.7i.
Is it common for one person to hold an entire company back in high end audio?
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I know the OP started this thread about issues with Wendell Diller. Well, those issues go beyond Wendell Diller. I am looking for a CCR center speaker, and filled out the Magnepan customer "Contact Us" online form. Got a very quick email response from Eric Norgaarden, apparently in their marketing dept. Eric let me know that the lead time for a CCR was "approx 20 weeks". I asked on why so long, and he stated they needed production personnel. I responded that maybe Magnepan should re-locate to another state where there are many people who would be thrilled to go to work tomorrow for an American manufacturing company. Well, Eric did not like that suggestion. He bad mouthed his own dealer in the city where I live, stated that I was a right-wing f**king moron, and that I should take my business elsewhere. And so I shall. Anyone got a suggestion on replacing a Magnepan MMG C with an upgrade? |
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Oh yeah, to @pat_from_indy 's point. My brick and mortar Magnepan dealer can’t get the factory to return their calls an email. Contact: for details. |
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