Magnepan MG 3.7 announced today!

johzel · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 Dec 2010, 03:43 pm »

Quote from: Wayner on 30 Dec 2010, 09:36 pm

If my M/L reQuests die, these will be the top contender as a replacement. Made here in Minnesota.

Wayner

Made in Minnesota in Wisconsin Badger Red no less

. . . talk about tempting!! And I just got my red Adagios a couple of months ago

trout2 · « **Reply #21 on:** 4 Jan 2011, 07:44 pm »

Quote from: Minn Mark on 29 Dec 2010, 04:11 pm

I've got 3.6's, too. Wouldnt it be great if Magnepan offered a trade-up or upgrade ?

Mark

If you want to 'upgrade' your 3.6R's -- start tweating them ma-boy... Mye Stands - Better x-overs- bi amp - they'll be better the the 3.7's then.....

gtb75 · « **Reply #22 on:** 8 Jan 2011, 06:37 pm »

Here's the first useful feedback about them I've seen so far: http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/CES-Day-Two-Notes

"The Bryston / Magnepan suite was even more impressive. The new Magnepan 3.7 loudspeakers were spectacular in this system. Plenty of bottom end and crystal clear sound over the entire supported frequency response. I haven't heard a pair of "old" 3.6s in far too long to compare the sound with the new 3.7s. I encourage all CA readers to hear a demonstration of the new 3.7s. The price to performance ratio is off the charts. The 3.7s start at $5500 for the pair and go up from there depending on finish."

SteveFord · « **Reply #23 on:** 8 Jan 2011, 11:37 pm »

http://www.avguide.com/article/magnepan-announces-the-new-magneplanar-37-big-brother-the-17

They do look good in red, don't they?

AVnerdguy · « **Reply #24 on:** 8 Jan 2011, 11:57 pm »

Checked with the local dealer today to see when I can audition them. Since we're in the home territory (Minneapolis) it will be right after CES. I can hardly wait....

mr_bill · « **Reply #25 on:** 9 Jan 2011, 12:23 am »

Please let us hear about what you find in your audition.

AVnerdguy · « **Reply #26 on:** 9 Jan 2011, 12:32 am »

Quote from: mr_bill on 9 Jan 2011, 12:23 am

Please let us hear about what you find in your audition.

I will. I'll try to be objective but I am a huge fan of these speakers so don't expect too many negatives. What I'm most interested in is a widening of the sweet spot which is kind of narrow on the 1.7s. The showroom is perfect for them (off the back walls about 5 ft - 5-6 ft. off the sidewalls) and my listening room is not so it might be difficult to determine.

mr_bill · « **Reply #27 on:** 9 Jan 2011, 12:42 am »

Are you going to Audio Perfection?
That's a great shop.

I wonder how the 3.7 will compare to the 3.6 or if it will just be a little different..

How do you like the 1.7s?

AVnerdguy · « **Reply #28 on:** 9 Jan 2011, 12:59 am »

Quote from: mr_bill on 9 Jan 2011, 12:42 am

Are you going to Audio Perfection?
That's a great shop.

I wonder how the 3.7 will compare to the 3.6 or if it will just be a little different..

How do you like the 1.7s?

Yes, AP is the place. They do a great job setting up speakers for demo.

I absolutely love the 1.7s. I can't say enough good things about them especially for the price. I was waiting for the 3.7s to come out but couldn't hold out so I bought the 1.7s as an interim rig. I wish I had a place to use them when (if) I upgrade but no room here so they will most likely go on sale.

mr_bill · « **Reply #29 on:** 9 Jan 2011, 01:09 am »

It will also be interesting to hear what you think of the 3.7 versus your 1.7.
Keep us posted! (or me if you don't mind

)

mjosef · « **Reply #30 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 08:22 am »

I heard this at CES/The Show...very impressive, I was looking for the sub...was either well hidden or those panels were reaching down deep.

Stercom · « **Reply #31 on:** 10 Jan 2011, 12:38 pm »

There are going to be some great deals on used 3.6!

SteveFord · « **Reply #32 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 01:16 am »

My better half gave me the go ahead on a set of 3.7s two years from now!

gtb75 · « **Reply #33 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 05:04 am »

Some additional feedback:

http://www.avguide.com/blog/maggie-spectacular
http://reviews.audioreview.com/blog/ces-2011-magnepan-3-7-melody-zu-audio-pro-ject-totem/
http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?2471-CES-2011-The-Good-the-Bad-and-the-Ugly

Sounding good to me! Several sources have commented about the bass... Not the first feedback I'd expect from a Magnepan demo.

gtb75 · « **Reply #34 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 03:17 pm »

Even more comments about the bass: http://www.theaudiobeat.com/ces2011/ces2011_bos_magnepan.htm

I'm thinking there's a pair of 3.7's in my future

jtwrace · « **Reply #35 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 03:36 pm »

Quote from: SteveFord on 11 Jan 2011, 01:16 am

My better half gave me the go ahead on a set of 3.7s two years from now!

Hopefully she will not be shocked when they show up in 6 months....you didn't tell her that you live in dog years with your stereo did you?

steve k · « **Reply #36 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 04:31 pm »

Waaaahhhhhh!!!! I want a red pair.

mjosef · « **Reply #37 on:** 11 Jan 2011, 09:54 pm »

I took just one snap in the Magnepan room...xcuse the low res pic.

I see three amps on the floor, dunno what the center unit was, a sub maybe?

SteveFord · « **Reply #38 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 01:27 am »

That looks like a CCR
http://blog.ultimateavmag.com/ces2007/011107MaggieC/

As long as I can afford something, Lynda's just fine with whatever I do. I got lucky and a good one found me.
I'm with Steve K, I want a red set, too!
I see that they still have those goofy little feet - I guess it's tradition.

95Dyna · « **Reply #39 on:** 12 Jan 2011, 02:16 pm »

Quote from: mjosef on 11 Jan 2011, 09:54 pm

I took just one snap in the Magnepan room...xcuse the low res pic.

I see three amps on the floor, dunno what the center unit was, a sub maybe?

Those are Bryston monoblocks, either 7BSST or 28BSST squared series (looks more like 28's but can't be sure from the picture). Magnepan is currently showing with Bryston amps at CES. I would guess the third amp is powering the barely visible center speaker.