Magnepan MG1.6

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Brand and Model:Magnepan MG1.6
Price ($USD):1500
Form Factor:
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un-checked Subwooferun-checked In-Wall
Features:
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un-checked Adj Crossoverun-checked Biwiring
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Power Handling (RMS):250 Watts RMS
Frequency Response:40-24k
Sensitivity (dB):86 dB
Impedance (Ohms):4 Ohms
Weight (lbs):lbs.
Dimensions (w/h/d):19x65x2 in. (width/height/depth)
Description:Magneplanar driver

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Magnepan MG1.6
I never in my life had a speaker that I really enjoyed as much as the 1.6's.
I enthuastically encourage anyone to buy these speakers. A true audio bargain anda keeper! Thanks Magnepan for a worldclass speaker for the common man!!!!

Overall Rating: 10
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Magnepan MG1.6
Excellent dynamics both micro and macro. Auditioned against well regarded Vandersteen 2ce Signature. The Maggies were big winners. The 1.6's go far louder without getting ugly. Need lots of wattage to stay clean at high volumes but if you have the power (over 200 watts/4 ohms and even more is better!), they will sing. Even with rock. I love retro rock(Jimmy Page and the Black Crowes live the Greek) as well as classical stuff(anything by Aaron Copland) and jazz(like Diane Krall). Extremely neutral in the midrange especially compared with nearly any box speaker and also Maggies of the distant past(80's and 90's MG-1's,SMG,MG2c,Tympani 1d, etc). Far more dynamic than legendary MG IIIa as well. Detail and clarity is retained even at low volumes. Good setup is critical as is room size. Speakers must be placed a minimum of 3 ft into the room. 42" is optimal in my 26x18 room. And they should also be away from the side walls as well. This means you need a medium to large room for best results. Small adjustments in tilt and toe-in also make big differences in soundstage and tonal balance. Prepare to spend lots of time on setup. Also, they are very cable sensitive. You will need to experiment. I use it with a subwoofer but I use it to get better bass definition. I suspect that if I use better wire I could probably dispense with the sub as well.

CD player- Philips CD 960
Amplifier- Classe model 25(250wpc/8ohms, 500wpc/4ohms)
Pre amp- Forte model 2
Subwoofer- Spica Servo
Current main speakers- Magnepan 1.6qr
Interconnects- Audioquest Emerald(cd to preamp)
MIT MI-330(preamp to amplifier)
Speaker cables(biwire)
Monster Powerline 2(mid/tweeter)
Original Monster Cable(woofer/mid)
Other speakers- Spica TC-50, Apogee Caliper, Apogee Centaur Minor

Overall Rating: 10
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Magnepan MG1.6
Once you have had a pair of Magnepan you never go back to box speakers unless your wife get her way as yes they are really big.

Overall Rating: 10
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Magnepan MG1.6
A very smooth speaker that's not for everybody. Planar magnetic speaker about 5 feet tall w/ quazi-ribbon tweeter. Purity and neturalness of midrange are this $1500. dollar speaker's calling cards. Doesn't go too low or very high. So-so imaging, less aggressive sound than electrostatics that complements CD's better. C their website 4 reviews/ pics. Beats the hell out of box speakers costing thousands more.

Overall Rating: 7
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Magnepan MG1.6
The 1.6QR is indoubtedly the best speaker I have ever owned! I have listened to speakers costing several times more that cannot compare to the Maggies. The only speaker that I liked better is the Magnepan 3.6's(of course). Once you have listened to these speakers you will never go back to a box speaker. I give them a rating of 10.
Associated equipment;
Classe' CAP-151 Integrated amp
Classe' CDP.5 CD Player
Monster HTS 3500 Line conditioner/surge protector
Alpha Core Silver Micro Purl Balanced XLR
Sonic Discovery Power Cables
DH Labs T-14 Silver Clad Speaker Cables

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Magnepan MG1.6
The 1.6QR is indoubtedly the best speaker I have ever owned! I have listened to speakers costing several times more that cannot compare to the Maggies. The only speaker that I liked better is the Magnepan 3.6's(of course). Once you have listened to these speakers you will never go back to a box speaker. I give them a rating of 10.
Associated equipment;
Classe' CAP-151 Integrated amp
Classe' CDP.5 CD Player
Monster HTS 3500 Line conditioner/surge protector
Alpha Core Silver Micro Purl Balanced XLR
Sonic Discovery Power Cables
DH Labs T-14 Silver Clad Speaker Cables

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