Magneplanar MG1.7i Floorstanding Speakers – Silver/Black

Here we have a pair of rare, at least on the second-hand market, multi award winning loudspeakers from US specialist Magnepan. The 1.7i excels in scale and natural instrumentation, outperforming speakers many times its price. One minor mark on one edge otherwise in very good condition, supplied in original factory packing with our regular three month warranty.
Magnepan Say….
The MG1.7i’s are a pair of 3-way, full-range, Magneplanar loudspeakers. Each section, Mid/bass, Tweeter, and Super Tweeter is comprised of aluminium foil. Often referred to as “quasi-ribbon,” the foil is adhered to the Mylar diaphragm which is visible through the front of the fabric cover. The MG1.7i’s reproduce sound by introducing an AC signal to the conductor foil on the diaphragm which reacts to the fixed array of magnet strips mounted behind the Mylar. This reaction vibrates the diaphragm projecting sound as a dipole, both forward and backward.
The “i” stands for “improved,” and is an important distinction though the MG1.7i’s are often referred to as the simply the “MG one point seven,” or even just the, “one sevens.”
MG1.7i’s are intended for used as a part of an audio system or home-theatre system. These speakers should be paired with high-end audio equipment for the most ideal effects. A powerful and/or high-current amplifier(s) is best – certain exceptions apply but generally an amp ought to be able to produce at least 120 watts per channel (RMS) into 4 ohms in order to properly drive the MG1.7i’s. Within reason more power and/or higher current is better; there isn’t really an upper limit. In addition to the system components, the input signal should also be high-quality. Subpar components and/or input(s) will be sonically evident.
Specifications
Frequency response: 40 Hz to 22 kHz +/- 3 dB
Sensitivity: 86 dB, 500 Hz, 1 meter, 2.83 V
Impedance: 4 Ohms, nominal
Dimensions: 64-1/2″ x 19-1/4″ x 2″
Weight: 38 lbs

For a review from US publication “The Absolute Sound!” please click HERE