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What do you think a fair price for a pair of Magnepan 1.6's would be?
i have a line on a pair for $999???
Last edited by bassmantweed; 05-16-2009 at 09:28 PM. |
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I have a pair MGIII's you can have for $800. PM me if interested. Ribbon tweeters
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$800 is a good deal!
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Depending on age and condition that is a fair price. Make sure you check for any buzzing at high volumes especially in the bass region. Most MG1.6's are OK, but it is worth a check. Due to their age the MGIII/IIIa's are more subject to the de-laminating voice coil issue, which is repairable as long as the mylar is not damaged. The 1.6QR's use the Quasi Ribbon tweeter, and are a two way design. They are a bit more in your face than the three way MGIII and IIIa's with the true ribbon tweeter. Don't get me wrong the 1.6's are a very good speaker, but I prefer the MGIIIa true ribbon tweeter and the three way configuration, which is much smoother IMHO. Either speaker will satisfy!
Regards, Jim
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THe MGIIIa's have no problems with buzzing now. They voice coils have been serviced, tweeters are fine.
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Regards, Jim
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1kw - where are you located
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Guys, It make me feel good to see a nice exchange on the strengths and weaknesses of any speaker. One of these days you local guys are going to have to give me turn with the Maggies!
Gordon |
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we really need to get together and listen to some music. It would be very interesting to compare our rigs. I replaced the MG1.6's with a pair of M/L SL3's driving them with one Acurus A200, and liked them but thought they were a bit dry. I missed the Maggie sound, so I got a line on my MGIIIa's and rebuilt them with new tweeters and used the Peter Gunn method to repair the voice coils. My goal was the MG3.6's and I might still get there, but the refurb then the Bi-Amp upgrade has served me well. The MG3.6's are on the back burner for now! PM me if you want to get together, Jim
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I certainly like my 1.6's....
Need to rebuild the crossovers, that's the weak link. |
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