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Maggie Disappointment

Not trying to bash my local rep, so I won't list where I live. Just wondering anyone's thoughts/experiences with Magnepan.

I listened to MG's about 12 years ago and was smitten, but the wife said no (small house). Now, bigger house, older kids, better pay...I'm thinking it is finally time. I listened to the 1.7 at our dealer; awesome. I even upgraded my amp to 250Watts a month ago thinking I would be moving to Maggies, and know they have a need for power.

But when I asked for a home demo from my rep(need to insure they work in my room, insure the wife is OK with them), I was told no.

Called Magnepan, as they have a deal to let people try them for 30days in areas without dealers. They'll even give you $100 to try them. But since I live in an area with a dealer, I was told no. Even talked to the marketing manager...still no.

I now just have a bad feeling about these. Very disappointed.

Thoughts? Suggestions on alternatives?
lisaandjon
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OP-

this is indeed a strange situation. I would pass on the Maggies. There are much,much, better speakers in the market. Keep me posted & Happy listening!
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maplegrovemusic
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one recommendation with the maggies rear wave launch is to do some kind of treatment behind them . absorption or diffusion . also from the narrow dispersion it is good to treat directly behind the listener . Your soundstage will be pinpoint and holographic .the highs will not be so overly strong too.
zd542
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"01-28-15: Jmcgrogan2
Things in life have a way of working out if they are meant to be. Enjoy the music, and let us know if the wife lets you keep them."

If you don't like the 1.7's, you can always turn them into doors. They're just the right size for it. Drill a hole and install a handle. Then mount some hinges, and you're all set.
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lak
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Assuming you like the 1.7's and decid to keep them you can dramaticly improve their sound by using a pair of the Mye Stands. Sometimes you can find a used pair. Just saying...
electroslacker
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I you can't bring the 1.7's to your room, could you take your amplification to their room? It doesn't remove all doubts, but a common disappointment with Maggies is that the home amp just isn't the right match compared to what the dealer uses.
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