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All New Model 3.7
The Finest Ribbon Drivers in the World !
MAGNEPAN
1645 Ninth Street
White Bear Lake, MN
55110 ~ USA
1-800-474-1646
Magneplanars - High Value
and Handcrafted in the USA
Since 1969
All New Model 1.7
MAGNEPAN
Model MG-1.7
After a 12-year history, reaching a near-iconic
standing, the Magneplanar 1.6 has been improved
with value engineering. No costly tweaks of
questionable sonic value. Magnepan is all about
better ideas which give high-value sonic
improvements that can be verified in blind-fold testing.
The 1.7 is a departure from Magnepan's 41-year
history of using planar magnetic drivers for the bass
or lower midrange. The use of quasi ribbon
technology down into the lower midrange and bass
will provide a new level of coherence.
What is a quasi-ribbon? The quasi ribbon driver is a
deviation from the true ribbon design. A very thin film
backing is used to hold the delicate ribbons in place.
One of the advantages of quasi ribbon drivers is
extremely wide frequency band width and high power
handling. The result in the 1.7 is low distortion and
seamless ribbon clarity--a sound so clear and
effortless that it has changed the thinking of
thousands of audiophiles about planar speakers.
The 1.7 also boasts a quasi ribbon super tweeter with
a wider "sweet spot," and one step closer to the
delicacy and detail of Magnepan's true ribbon design.
A new, modern styling with wrap-around aluminum
trim on the 1.7 is also a departure from Magnepan's
more conservative cosmetic styling. The standard
wood trims of the 1.6 (as shown below) are available
upon special order and an upcharge. Aluminum trim is
available in silver or black or primer coat for custom
finishing. Wood trim is available in natural oak, black
oak or dark cherry. Fabric choices are off-white, black
or dark gray.
The total design concept for the Magneplanar 1.7
results in a speaker that measures exceptionally well
by all the standard criteria, but more important,
sounds even better.
The 1.7 is handcrafted in the USA and made with
virtually all American-made parts. The suggested
retail price starts at $1,995 pair. There will be a
modest price increase for trim and fabric upgrade
options.
Colors Available:
"Basic"
Trim-Black
Cloth-Black Knit
Trim-Aluminium~Black or Silver
Cloth-Classic off-white, black or
dark gray
Trim-Natural oak, black or cherry
Cloth-Classic off-white, black or
dark gray
Magneplanar 1.7
◦ 3-Way, Full Range, Quasi-Ribbon
◦ Bass radiating area: 442 Sq. In.
◦ Quasi-Ribbon Tweeter/Super Tweeter
Size: 2" x 48"
◦ Frequency Response: 40Hz-22KHz
+/- 3dB
◦ Sensitivity: 86dB, 500Hz/1 meter/2.83V
◦ Impedance: Nominal 4-Ohms
◦ Power Rating: See FAQ on website
◦ Dimensions: 19-1/4" x 64-1/2" x 2"
◦ Shipping Weight: 95 lbs.
◦ Warranty: LIMITED/3 year/Original Owner
[ "Not just The Absolute Sound's Affordable Loudspeaker
of the Year, the 1.7 is the affordable loudspeaker of the
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