{"product_id":"magnepan-17i-planar-magnetic-speakers-pair","title":"Magnepan 1.7i Planar Magnetic Speakers; pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Magnepan 1.7i is a full-range, three-way quasi-ribbon planar-magnetic speaker. Like every Maggie, the sound comes from thin diaphragms suspended in a magnetic field rather than cones in a box, and that is where its see-through midrange and big, room-filling soundstage come from. The 1.7i is a three-way panel with separate mid\/bass, tweeter and super tweeter sections, so it plays bigger, digs deeper, and resolves more than the smaller two-way .7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Absolute Sound gave the 1.7i a 2022 Golden Ear Award and called it \"a genuine Hall of Famer, and an easy pick for TAS 2021 Budget Product of the Year,\" and TAS reviewer Jonathan Valin counts the design among his favorite loudspeakers of the last 70 years. Magnepan hand-builds every 1.7i to order in your choice of finish, and as the largest Magnepan dealer in the United States, we often find your combination already on hand at Magnepan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Magnepan 1.7i\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Way Quasi-Ribbon Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three separate driver sections, each a thin radiating panel rather than a cone, for low coloration and fast transient response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Full-Range Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40Hz to 24kHz from a single dipole panel, with no woofer in a box and no crossover-to-cone handoff in the bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDipole Planar Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Radiates from both sides of the panel, the trait behind Magnepan's open, spacious soundstage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlim, Room-Friendly Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 inches tall and just 2 inches deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-built at Magnepan's factory in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20 Finish Combinations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four grille fabrics and five trim options, so the panel matches the room rather than fighting it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow the Magnepan 1.7i Makes Its Sound\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnepan 1.7i is a three-way quasi-ribbon dipole rated at 4 ohms and 86dB sensitivity (2.83V). Instead of pushing air with cones in a cabinet, large diaphragms suspended in a magnetic field radiate sound from both sides of the panel, split across three separate driver sections. The result is low stored energy, quick transients, and the open, unboxed presentation Magnepan is known for. Like every Magnepan, the 1.7i rewards a strong, current-capable amplifier; give it real power and it comes alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/magnepan-1-7i-quasi-ribbon-panel-detail.jpg?v=1782819664\" alt=\"Magnepan 1.7i quasi-ribbon panel edge detail, black grille fabric and aluminum side trim\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat the 1.7i's Bigger Panel Delivers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepping up to the 1.7i is about what the larger three-way panel gives you, not a room measurement. More radiating area than the compact .7 means a bigger, more effortless soundstage and more output, and the added quasi-ribbon super-tweeter extends the highs for more air and detail on top. Choose the 1.7i when you want a fuller, larger-scale version of the Magnepan sound. Like any dipole it rewards a little space behind it to open up, but that is a setup detail to dial in, not a limit on who it is for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHow Much Bass Does the Magnepan 1.7i Have?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnepan 1.7i reaches down to 40Hz from its panel, fuller and deeper than the smaller .7 and enough to carry most music on its own. Like any panel, it stays lean in the lowest octave rather than thumping, and the bass it does make is fast and coherent because it comes from the same panel as the mids and highs. If you want more low-end weight, a fast, articulate subwoofer extends the bottom end without dragging on the panel's speed. We most often pair Magnepan with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rel\"\u003eREL\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/perlisten-subwoofers\"\u003ePerlisten subwoofers\u003c\/a\u003e, since both blend cleanly with a planar rather than fighting its speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFabric and Trim Options for the Magnepan 1.7i\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magnepan 1.7i is built to order in four grille fabrics (Black, Off White, Cherry White, and Dark Grey) and five side-trim finishes (Natural Oak, Black Oak, Dark Cherry, Black Aluminum, and Silver Aluminum). That gives 20 combinations, from an all-black panel that hides in a media wall to natural oak rails that warm up a living space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"width:100%;max-width:1000px;height:auto;border-radius:12px;margin:16px 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/Magnepantrimandfabricoptions.webp?v=1741963342\" alt=\"Magnepan 1.7i fabric and trim options chart, four grille colors by five trim finishes\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.tlr-cmp{margin:10px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-sub{margin:0 0 16px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row{border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;padding:13px 14px;margin:8px 0;cursor:pointer;transition:border-color .2s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover{border-color:#d9c6b3;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur{background:#f7f1ec;border:1px solid #ecdcca;border-left:3px solid #a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-cur:hover{border-left-color:#a3704d;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-name{font-weight:700;color:#2a2b2a;font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;text-transform:none;}\n.tlr-cmp a{color:#2a2b2a !important;text-decoration:none !important;opacity:1 !important;border-bottom:none !important;padding-bottom:2px;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#cbb9a6,#cbb9a6);\n  background-position:left 100%,left 100%;background-size:0% 2px,100% 1px;background-repeat:no-repeat;\n  transition:background-size .35s ease;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-row:hover .cmp-name a,\n.tlr-cmp a:hover{background-size:100% 2px,100% 1px !important;opacity:1 !important;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-youre{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#9a8e74;font-weight:700;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-price{color:#a3704d;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;margin:2px 0 3px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-diff{color:#555;font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-pick{display:inline-block;background:#a3704d;color:#fff;border-radius:4px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:.25em .65em;line-height:1.4;white-space:nowrap;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-bs{display:inline-block;background:#2a2b2a;color:#f3efe8;border-radius:4px;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.03em;padding:.25em .65em;line-height:1.4;white-space:nowrap;margin-left:7px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-take{background:#2a2b2a;color:#f3efe8;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 18px;margin-top:16px;line-height:1.55;font-size:16px;cursor:default;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-take .cmp-pick{margin:0 0 9px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict{margin:16px 0 4px;}\n.tlr-cmp .cmp-verdict a{color:#a3704d !important;font-weight:700;\n  background-image:linear-gradient(#a3704d,#a3704d),linear-gradient(#d8c3ac,#d8c3ac);}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tlr-cmp\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the 1.7i fits in the Magnepan line\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cmp-sub\"\u003eHow the 1.7i compares to the rest of the range, and what each step up or down the line changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnepan-7-planar-magnetic-floorstanding-loudspeakers-pair\"\u003eMagnepan .7\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$1,995 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eTwo-way quasi-ribbon panel with more radiating area than the entry LRS+. 45 Hz to 22 kHz. The compact full-range Magnepan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMagnepan 1.7i\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cmp-youre\"\u003eYou're viewing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$2,995 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eA three-way quasi-ribbon panel with a quasi-ribbon super-tweeter and more panel area than the .7. 40 Hz to 24 kHz, for more high-frequency extension and a bigger image. The sweet spot of the line.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row cmp-cur\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnepan-1-7x-planar-magnetic-floorstanding-loudspeakers-pair\"\u003eMagnepan 1.7x\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cmp-pick\"\u003eMike's pick\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cmp-bs\"\u003e#1 seller\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$5,000 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eThe 1.7 panel with Magnepan's X-Series parts upgrade: capacitors, coils, resistors, and wiring replaced, circuitry simplified, tolerances tightened. Sharper imaging and a more natural sound, same panel and footprint.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/magnepan-2-7i-planar-magnetic-floorstanding-loudspeakers\"\u003eMagnepan 2.7i\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-price\"\u003e$6,495 \/ pair\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-diff\"\u003eSteps up to a 40-inch true ribbon tweeter over quasi-ribbon bass and midrange. 40 Hz to 30 kHz, about 71 inches tall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmp-take\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cmp-pick\"\u003eMike's Take\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe 1.7i is the speaker most people settle on: the full three-way Magnepan sound at a real-world price, and an end-game panel for a lot of rooms. If you want the same panel taken further, the 1.7x adds Magnepan's X-Series parts upgrade for sharper imaging and more air. If budget is the line, the standard 1.7i gives up nothing in the core Magnepan sound.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-top: 28px;\"\u003eMagnepan Trade-In Program\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer trade-up credit of up to 85% of your original purchase price toward a more expensive Magnepan up the line, handled personally and case by case. See our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/terms-of-service#magnepan-trade-in\"\u003etrade-in terms\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMagnepan 1.7i Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;width:34%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;width:66%;\"\u003e3-Way \/ Full-Range \/ Quasi-Ribbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e40-24kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003eAt least 120 watts per channel (RMS) into 4 ohms, per Magnepan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e86dB \/ 500Hz \/ 2.83v\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e4 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;\"\u003e95 lbs per pair (shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;padding:12px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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