Magnepan 1.7i is a -way Passive Dipole Floor-standing speaker by Magnepan. It was released in 2023. It features a Tweeter and x " Woofer.
Planar-magnetic dipole panel. Magnepan publishes no crossover frequencies or driver sizes for its models, so those fields are left empty rather than estimated.
The speaker has a frequency range of 40-24k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Magnepan 1.7i has an MSRP of 2995$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Magnepan 1.7i is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Poor |
| Small Room | Average |
| Mid-size Room | Good |
| Large Room | Average |
| Very Large Room | Poor |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
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Frequency Response of the Magnepan 1.7i Speaker
Magnepan 1.7i has a Frequency response range of 40-24k Hz at ±3dB. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, 1.7i delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how 1.7i's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Magnepan 1.7i?
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 3000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Magnepan 1.7i's 40Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Magnepan 1.7i's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Magnepan 1.7i is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Magnepan 1.7i with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Magnepan 1.7i is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Magnepan 1.7i plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Magnepan 1.7i need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
38–600 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
1.7i features type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Magnepan 1.7i External Dimensions and Weight
Magnepan 1.7i has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 65 x 19 x 2inch (1651.0 x 482.6 x 50.8mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Magnepan 1.7i is approximately 245.2cm2 / 38.0inch2.
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Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $3000
Cabinet type and Materials
Magnepan 1.7i has a
Dipole type cabinet.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Magnepan 1.7i.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Magnepan 1.7i speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Magnepan 1.7i