Martin logan CLS II Vs Magnepan 1.7

Theaudiotweak,Who needs 2 subs I have a bass horn that's 800lbs and near the size of a shed. And yes [Rrog]I've heard 1.7 and of maggies I have owned 2.7-3.6 as well as ML CLS 2Z and descents. A good friend runs 4 CLS 2Z inc my old pair and 4 Descent in his system hes not lacking in dynamics or kick as poster mentions.He mostly listens to music in 2 channel with subs. I do enjoy when others disagree they go right for attacks on ones honestly, hearing or ability to judge proper set up.

1.7 will not provide anymore kick as you say over CLS 2. Maybe consider a subwoofer or bass system. Or another type of loudspeaker like dynamic or horn loaded.

Owner was running MF Kilowatt amps on 1.7S its a fine loudspeaker but its dynamic capabilities due to panel area are not greater than CLS2. And this is what the poster is referring to. Toss in Dipole effect and OB size. Bass- Midbass is going to suffer its just part of the design compromise this size panel with this amount of surface area this amount of power handling and excursion, toss in OB with Dipole design and that's just the way it is mate, read up on Open baffle, dipole effect, loudspeaker design and you will agree. This doesn't mean 1.7 isn't a good loudspeaker or that the bass isn't usable its just not perfect as are all things. OBs in general can not pressurize its just the nature of the OB dipole design. Bass frequency or midbass are limited by size of baffle. The rear wave will cancel the front the distance the wave travels is the frequency cut off. All OB suffer from this doesnt mean they are not good loudspeaker. The ML multi CLS system is owned by member Yada he also runs dual ML center C. And one of our giant KCS bass systems with 31.5 in woofer. His homes giant.

CLS2Z is not controversial where you pull that out. And to be honest I wouldn't want any maggies or logans anymore moved on not my cup of tea. I answered posters questions Rrog you seem to just insist on being right without excepting others have different experience levels and personal tastes. So you owned a early version of CLS and didn't enjoy as much as your 1.7 I get it. Doesn't invalidate any other contribution to this thread. So with your logic if its popular its better, if it sells in greater nums its better? So your a bud light, wonder bread, MC donalds eater who feels it just doesn't get any better, these are top selling brands so must be the best...

Rrog you said this[Sales of these two speakers tells the story] Tells what story. That if things sell well to you that means it da best. Not cross just tired of idiots. And done with you.