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Martin logan CLS II Vs Magnepan 1.7

Hello
I currently Own the Logan and love the Midrange and high frequencies the presence and imaging is amazing however as im listening to more rock and roll I miss some of the dynamics or kick that the CLS cant reproduce.
I have heard great things about the Maggies and I am wondering if they will do a better job for me.
So I am asking for your opinion before I attempt to swap these, my next question is just how much are the Logans going for lately I would need to sell them locally since I dont have the boxes?
as always any advice is greatly appreciated
Thanks
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rrog
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Johnk, Then you didn't hear them properly set up. They need a lot of power. Wyred4Sound ST-1000 gives the 1.7's dynamics and bass that will make you think there is a subwoofer. 4 CLS 2Z's and 4 Descent subwoofers? I'm sure Gayle Sanders would be impressed.
rrog
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Something tells me all who have posted here have not heard the new Magnepan 1.7 properly set up.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
No need to read up on designs. I use my ears. If we are comparing Magnepan 1.7's to Yada's system we are not comparing apples to apples, are we. I admit Martin Logan CLS's are interesting speakers to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed the CLS's during the time I owned them. However, their sound has very little to do with the sound of music. It is more of a hifi extravaganza, not to mention the fact that they do not have any usable bass in most systems and in most rooms. The dynamics the CLS has is in a very narrow window of the upper midrange. The Magnepan 1.7 is not the best speaker in the world, but it out classes the CLS by a mile in terms of sheer musical enjoyment. Sales of these two speakers tells the story. There are very few speakers considered to be a best buy and Magnepan is one of them. The merits of the CLS are still as controversial as they were on day one. What the CLS does have is looks. I have thought many times about taking another stab at the CLS's, but I decided not. With all of their system matching problems, clogged diaphrams and the rising cost of replacement parts the CLS is a very risky purchase.
rrog
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Johnk, Are we cross? The OP is asking for opinions of Martin Logan CLS vs Magnepan 1.7's. I gave my opinion and there is no doubt in my mind Magnepan 1.7's are better suited to the type of music the OP listens to. I do not own Magnepan speakers as you mentioned. However, I have heard the 1.7's on several occasions and I believe they are better suited, in every way, to the type of music the OP listens to. So, Yada's system blows your dress up. Somehow I don't see how this helps the OP in making a decission. What's wrong with Bud Light and Wonder Bread?
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