Magnepan 1.7i is a -way Passive Dipole Floor-standing speaker by Magnepan. It was released in 2014. 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.)
Frequency Response of the Magnepan 1.7i Speaker
Magnepan 1.7i has a Frequency response range of 40-24k Hz. 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.
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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WeightThe Magnepan 1.7i weighs 43.09kg / 94.8lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how 1.7i's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
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