I had a similar dilemma recently. I ended up going from Magnepan 1.7s to 3.7is. The WAF was a consideration in my case, but it ended up being okay with her that I went with the bigger speakers. I was considering Martin Logans - the 11s I think it was - or Vandersteen Trio CTs (IF I could find them used and in good condition! You can find the Martin Logans used, the Trios, not so much.). Bottom line - I was too afraid that I'd spend more money for a downgrade in the sound that I prefer. I've auditioned Maggies against box speakers when I bought the 1.7's - I can't even remember the brands that they were - but there was no doubt that I preferred the sound of the Maggies over box speakers that were many times the Maggies' cost. I can tell you that the 3.7is are a big step up from the 1.7 - that true ribbon tweeter is sweet! The soundstage is bigger and deeper too. I am not unhappy, to say the least. It's probably endgame for me.
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
I’ve got a dilemma. The audiophile bug to continuously tweak and upgrade has got me wanting more and bigger sound out of my system. I’m currently running Maggi 1.7is with a single SVS SB2000pro, driven by Parasound A21+. What I’m finding is in my large room (20x18 with vaulted 18ft ceiling, leading into open kitchen) it just does not deliver the uumph that I am wanting when I want to "feel" the music hit me. I am debating what my next step should be when I am ready to make the jump. Should I go with a bigger Maggi (3.7i) or should I abandon planars and go with the very alive sounding Tekton line. What I have read so far is that the DI and Moab sound very alive. That I think is that sort of thing I feel is a bit thin with my present system. I am expecting to hear (fairly so) that if i want to feel music hit me in that chest, a planar speaker is not for me and I need to go with dynamic driver. That said, I do love the transparency and cohesive sound of the Maggi, so I want it all I guess? =)
Welcoming any advice or food for thought on this.
Welcoming any advice or food for thought on this.