1.7i vs 3.5r

I was looking at a pair of magnepan 1.7i if I add a dwm bass panel would the combo be close or compare to the 3.5r or not?

Thanks,
John

heykay08-17-2020 2:32am

secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,843 posts 08-17-2020 at 05:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've had both 1.7s and IIIs. I'd go with the 3.5, assuming you have a decent size room. Maggies's true ribbon is magical.
secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,843 posts 08-20-2020 at 09:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMO, celing height matters no matter what the speaker. But I've mostly had 8ft ceilings and no issues.