Thread: What do you think a fair price for a pair of Magnepan 1.6's would be?
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Old 05-18-2009, 10:02 AM
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i have a line on a pair for $999???
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!
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