Magnepan mg1.6 vs mg1.7 bass quality?


Will the 1.7 improve on the 1.6 in terms of bass quality and punch? Maggies are not know for bass punch, so anyone compared both head to head? Will only consider moving to the 1.7 it it can improve on the bass punch from the 1.6. How about toal balance, read somewhere that the 1.7 is brighter and leaner? Would still prefer a warmer, softer presentation.

Currently running a bryston 4bsst2 amp and a cary slp03 preamp
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Showing 1 response by mbovaird

I've owned the 1.6's and 1.7's and eventually, 3.7's. Of the 1. series, they are both excellent, but I preferred the 1.6's....maybe it was a case of absence makes the heart grow fonder...I don't know. I paired them both with a little Sunfire sub. Incredible. I had my 3.7's paired with a Rel sub.

But if you are looking for a warmer sound, look elsewhere. They also both require quite a bit of power to make them sing.