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 Well, you will give something up if you let go of the magnepans (something your replacement speakers will never do as well). But, you could have it all if you became a non-purist such as I (armed to the teeth with critical execution tools). Look for a used prepro known as the Yamaha CX-A5200 (worth its weight in gold) and study how to use it well. It shall bring you salvation. Godspeed. |
You guys realize that there's not much difference in size between 2.7i and 3.7i, right? Same height but 2.7i is a few inches narrower. If OP's downsizing due to size issues, I doubt 2.7 is the answer. I auditioned the 2.7i at a local dealer extensively before settling on 3.7i. The 3.7i sounds more effortless and deeper (both soundstage depth and bass). Moving to 2.7i will be a downgrade, IMO. |
