1.7i

[Formerly YB-2]

JLA Dominion. Wanted an 8" so bass would keep up with the very fast Magnepan sound, but the 10" was on sale for a great price (couple of $100 less than the 8"). Thus far I'm very favorably impressed and it is really doing a great job with the 1.7i without my doing any optimization of location, etc., while breaking-in. Just set it at 80hz (everything else set at its null-point) and pointed it in the right direction. Haven't even bothered to try it without the grill. I think the extra few hz it is rated at below the 8" is worthwhile. I was wondering if ICs and power cord make a difference with a sub, but have a pair of WW Eclipse Gold 7 that I'm using and an older Synergistic Research power cord for now. Is doing a great job with acoustic jazz, which is my primary music.

[audibleguy]

OK thanks, have never heard Maggies with JL Audio subs. Will have to do that sometime.

[FreddieFerric]

Congrats Glenn. I owned a pair of 1.7's for a few years before I sold them for the Canton's.

BTW, just read today that Jim Winey passed away on the 12th. Sad news indeed.

[Formerly YB-2]

Very much enjoying them. Will get to the dealer to listen to the 1.7x this spring.

Yes, am aware of Jim Winey's passing. He had a good run to 90. May he RIP.

[audiogear]

What's in store after the Maggies, Glenn?

[Formerly YB-2]

Not sure. While the SQ is great, their size very much dominates that end of my room. Will make a decision this spring.

[Fotoman]

In our small listening room which is about 3.5m w x 4.5 m long I found that even the .7's were too visually dominating. I replaced them with a pair of off-white LRS+ and not only do they look much better to us, they sound better- and this is with tube amplification. The overall scale of everything is more agreeable.

[Formerly YB-2]

Decision made, here. New Canton Reference 9 due in tomorrow. Now where to put the Maggies (large) in the meantime. Guess I'll put them back in the box, but they are not easy to deal with, physically.