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As good or better than Magnepan 3.7i

First of all, I do really enjoy the 3.7i, but at some point I'm going to need to downsize and I'm looking for suggestions of speakers with equivalent or better sound. 
If they aren't full range, that's ok as I have a pair of SVS SB-3000 subs. 
What the maggies could do better are better dynamics, bass weight and so forth (little better on rock and big classical). 
The room is a dedicated listening room in the basement 26X13X7. 
Budget is in the same range as the 3.7i, 
Thanks

traudio
soix
9,693 posts
 

Considering you’re coming from Maggies I’d consider dipole speakers like the Spatial Audio X4 P2 that costs $9200 or maybe even the S4 at $5900.  I heard similar Spatials with LTA electronics at a show and it was one of the top systems I heard.  The Clayton Caladans may also be worth a look and would save you $$$.  Best of luck. 
 

 

traudio OP
113 posts
 

So far, it looks like Spatial Audio is not going to be at axpona this year. Too bad.

bmwr75_horder
43 posts
 

I'd only buy Caladans if they were in stock and available for immediate shipment.  The wait for lots of folks has been over a year since ordering and that backlog still is being worked through.

traudio OP
113 posts
 

Cone speakers would be ok as well.

secretguy
1,738 posts
 

In addition to Maggies, I also have Goldenear Triton 1s.  Different presentation, but very good.

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