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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
tomcarr
1,531 posts
 

OP- ok need smaller speakers. I'm guessing you love the "see through" quality the Maggies do so well. My B&W 803 also do that really well, as did the Vandersteen model 1 and model 2 I've had. The 803 are much more dynamic than the Vandies, and will effortlessly play much louder. For your purposes I would get the Vandies because they are much more affordable than the 803s. I know your budget is 15k but why spend it if you can get a speaker you will love for a lot less coin?

tomcarr
1,531 posts
 

Don't know where I got  the idea your budget was 15k. Must been from another post. 

traudio OP
112 posts
 
tomcarr

Thanks for the suggestions. Never been a fan of B&W for some reason. 
My 1st real speakers were Vandersteen 2C back in the mid 80's. They are a nice pleasant speaker, but unless things have changed, I found them to be overly "polite" and lacking clarity. 
I haven't heard the current models, but I hope that's improved. 

secretguy
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bernardo

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Serenity Acoustics/GR Research Super 7s.

Planar magnetic midrange and treble; open baffle dual 12-inch Rythmik servo-controlled bass. Similar sound to 3.7s but with better bass and smaller footprint.

I have a pair for sale on Audiocircle Trading Post.

Well done! You basically post an ad without paying for it...AND mention that it's not even on this site!!

You have a big pair!

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