Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP

Hi Jazzdrummer1969,

What source, pre and amp are you running the Maggie 1.7s with?

Glad to hear you are enjoying them. I had a really hard time getting them to sound right in my room. I have very similar room dimensions, but my room is awkwardly shaped.

Enjoy!

jazzdrummer I haven't really detected any difference but on general principle think the jumpers were a bad idea, only put there for systems that were too bright, needing the resistor.

Jazz, happy you have the 1.7's working! Try the Hifi Tuning fuses pointed down towards the floor. I had luck with the Gold ones, I'll stick with that. I found the SilverStar fuses in my amp demonstrated what you heard on the Magenepans.

Happy Listening!

I wouldn't be surprised if what you really are hearing is just a lack of low end. Try a sub and see. I don't like Magnepans without a sub. They appear to be bright, and that is because the low end is typically weaker then most are used to. Room treatments can be a great option for getting a smoother sound out of panels too.

Rote might be a bit bright, not sure about Emotiva. There XPA amps were never really bright IMO. Not sure about there preamp though

Just my opinion.

It's a panel speaker, it's going to be bright no matter what, get used to it or get ride of it.