Maggie 1.6QR vs 2.7QR

The 2.7 does not have a true ribbon tweeter, it´s a 3-way
system using a Quasi Ribbon tweeter. The bass driver of the 2.7 is the same as the 3.5 and the midrange is a smaller version of the 3.5 midrange.

Jab...When I found that the 2.7 was unavailable I considered the 3.5 model with ribbon tweeter. But I actually prefer the QR tweeter (not to mention reliability concerns) and am quite happy with my 1.6 set. One should listen and decide for one's self.

When I decided to buy Magneplanars recently I intended to buy the 2.7 model. It was at the dealer where I discovered that the 2.7 had been discontinued because the 1.6 came so close in performance at much lower cost.

Magnepan has openly claimed the 1.6 is a vast improvement...and I believe it "replaced" the 2.7...at about 1/3 less the cost...although the 2.7 had a true ribbon tweeter if I remember...but the 1.6 has better intergration and coherency...

Depending somewhat on the age of the speakers involved I would generally favor the MG-1.6. Add Mye sound stands and it is better than the MG-2.7. Good luck.