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As good or better than Magnepan 3.7i

First of all, I do really enjoy the 3.7i, but at some point I'm going to need to downsize and I'm looking for suggestions of speakers with equivalent or better sound. 
If they aren't full range, that's ok as I have a pair of SVS SB-3000 subs. 
What the maggies could do better are better dynamics, bass weight and so forth (little better on rock and big classical). 
The room is a dedicated listening room in the basement 26X13X7. 
Budget is in the same range as the 3.7i, 
Thanks

traudio
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orangemath
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At CAF 2024, I listened to the "not on the website yet," new model MCRs(?) using the very best Magnepan tech on smaller speakers. Around 7 k$.

yyzsantabarbara
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terry9
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Since you like planners, could you stretch to Quad 2912?

terry9
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Also, your room is awfully close to an optimal solution. Record shelves or bookcases along the long wall could do quite a lot for your sound. See the article by the famous acoustician Cox, of U of Salford. No snake oi, just the results of a large scale simulation. Relevant optimal dimension ratios are something like 1:1.42:4, IIRC.

traudio OP
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I have worked with this room for 2 years and feel confident the acoustical treatments are finally correct. 
The Ikea record shelf is behind me on the rear wall. 
If I change speakers, especially if they are not dipole, then I'm sure some revisions to the placement of the acoustical panels will be required. 

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