# Magnepan 3.7i vs 1.7i **URL:** \ **Category:** Loudspeakers\ **Created:** [May 8, 2019, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799 "2019-05-08T01:11:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![audio.bill](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/audio.bill/32/52_2.png) [@audio.bill](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/audio.bill)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/21 "2019-05-14T12:40:48Z")
Magnepan uses [Old Dominion Freight Line](https://www.odfl.com/) for shipping their speakers strapped to a pallet. ---
**Author:** ![darrenv1070](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/darrenv1070/32/270293_2.png) [@darrenv1070](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/darrenv1070)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/22 "2019-05-14T15:54:24Z")
Do it, just remember they need a lot of amp. My BHK 300’s have never run so warm!! ---
**Author:** ![darrenv1070](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/darrenv1070/32/270293_2.png) [@darrenv1070](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/darrenv1070)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/23 "2019-05-14T15:56:05Z")
I see alot that many many Maggie owners run McIntosh amps. I’ve never owned McIntosh . ---
**Author:** ![michaelhifi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@michaelhifi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/michaelhifi)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 3:18am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/24 "2019-05-16T03:18:26Z")
Years ago I owned a pair of 20.1 with McIntosh 500 watt mono amps. I loved it. ---
**Author:** ![stonefree1911](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/stonefree1911/32/92419_2.png) [@stonefree1911](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stonefree1911)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2019, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/25 "2019-05-16T19:26:28Z")
I know we’re talking about the big Maggies here, but what are your professional Maggie owners thoughts on the new LRS speakers? ---
**Author:** ![tensor9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tensor9/32/5573_2.png) [@tensor9](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tensor9)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/26 "2019-05-17T01:09:19Z")
Maggie 3.7i will be on their way next week with Mye stands in a super tank like box. ---
**Author:** ![timm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@timm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/timm)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 2:31am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/27 "2019-05-17T02:31:09Z")
They sounded fantastic at axpona. An unbelievable bargain. ---
**Author:** ![timm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@timm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/timm)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/28 "2019-05-17T02:35:16Z")
Oh wow!!congrats. What are you driving them with? ---
**Author:** ![tensor9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tensor9/32/5573_2.png) [@tensor9](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tensor9)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 2:41am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/29 "2019-05-17T02:41:36Z")
PS Audio M700s. Wanting to move up to BHKs or some other class A/AB soon. Still though, plenty of juice! ---
**Author:** ![timm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@timm](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/timm)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/30 "2019-05-17T02:47:19Z")
For sure. Let us know when the eagle has landed. ---
**Author:** ![tensor9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tensor9/32/5573_2.png) [@tensor9](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tensor9)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2019, 11:48pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/31 "2019-05-28T23:48:12Z")
The Maggies and Mye stands are on their way! ---
**Author:** ![tj-sully](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tj-sully/32/8655_2.png) [@tj-sully](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tj-sully)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/32 "2019-05-29T00:03:38Z")
congrats tensor9. I’m listening to some older Alison Krauss on some Maggies right now! enjoy, and I hope they arrive safe and sound… ![20190510_104436](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/c/7/c70ae086948ca7c84915e0f17283a2c9f0fd3094.jpeg) ! ![20190510_104443](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/5/a/5a0b58a2693a34ea2f1d627ab44aa83e6b597240.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![tensor9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tensor9/32/5573_2.png) [@tensor9](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tensor9)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/33 "2019-05-29T00:04:55Z")
Oh that angelic voice, she’s wonderful! ---
**Author:** ![michaelhifi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@michaelhifi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/michaelhifi)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/34 "2019-05-29T12:50:12Z")
@tj-sully what REL subs are you using with your Magnepans ---
**Author:** ![tj-sully](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tj-sully/32/8655_2.png) [@tj-sully](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tj-sully)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/35 "2019-05-29T12:52:30Z")
I have a brand spankin’ new pair of REL S5/SHO’s. Love them. ---
**Author:** ![michaelhifi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a5b964/32.png) [@michaelhifi](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/michaelhifi)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/36 "2019-05-30T00:50:19Z")
Thanks, I’m trying to decide on a pair of S3/SHO or the S5/SHO. ---
**Author:** ![tj-sully](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tj-sully/32/8655_2.png) [@tj-sully](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tj-sully)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 1:01am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/37 "2019-05-30T01:01:07Z")
Depends on room size, obviously. I moved from REL S328’s to the S5’s and the difference is quite stunning. Speed and super clear low frequencies. Been listening to a lot of Victor Wooten lately and i just can’t get enough. Never heard anything like it before. My room is 15x34 feet. Based on the formula on REL website, the pair of S5’s were recommeded with my 3.6R’s. I had pondered the 212’s and glad i didn’t as the s5’s are plenty. ---
**Author:** ![darrenv1070](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/darrenv1070/32/270293_2.png) [@darrenv1070](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/darrenv1070)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/38 "2019-05-30T01:15:16Z")
Don’t count out JL Audio F113v2’s ---
**Author:** ![darrenv1070](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/darrenv1070/32/270293_2.png) [@darrenv1070](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/darrenv1070)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 1:16am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/39 "2019-05-30T01:16:16Z")
JL Audio Fathom subs are the tightest quickest sub I have heard. ---
**Author:** ![tensor9](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/tensor9/32/5573_2.png) [@tensor9](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/tensor9)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799/40 "2019-06-08T01:33:01Z")
Maggies are in! There MIGHT be a channel imbalance ☹ but I’ll give it a while to confirm. Other than that. Wow, yes there is a big difference. It takes the 1.7i and amps it up! More bass, better sound stage. Wow!!! [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/magnepan-3-7i-vs-1-7i/10799.md?page=3)