Magnepan Finishes, what did you get?

[mgard]

Hifisand,

I didn't see your post earlier. I would add a hearty welcome too! This is one of the greatest audio forums on the internet. If you were a member, you could post pictures of your speakers and system plus receive a lot of other perks. Or if you have a link like to say, photo bucket, I would like to see them.

~Mike

[McPlanar]

Originally Posted by mgard

dpod4,

I was thinking the same thing about the aluminum being more rigid. I know many Maggie owners get Mye or Anchor stands for their speakers. Then testimony is a better base. This is my first pair of Magnepans so I don't have any experience with them. Mine are just starting to break in.

McPlanar,

Those are nice pictures of your Maggies. The wood really has a rich look to it.
I would like to see the cherry finish up close. The more I think about it, I wonder if the silver strip down the front of the 3.7's with the black cloth would get a little old after a while. Maybe black on black would be better. It would match my JL sub woofers.

Kalo, I think your cherry and off white combination will look sweet too as you noted below.

"For the new 20.7's, I'm getting the off-white cloth again, but with dark cherry trims this time."

I can't wait to hear the reviews from those of you who are going to trade up to 20.7's. The 3.7's will be the end of the road for me.

I also have silver and black components so the silver and black matched well. If i was putting them in a living area would definitely get white cloth and dark cherry.

[chessman]

Hifisand, welcome aboard!

[audiot servant]

Welcome Hifisand

Gday Mike,

I went with cherry because I like wood ... have photographed them over against the walls and ceilings which are lined with hardwood ply... they fit the room in cherry finish... that said, the pic in the early first impressions from Jacob Heilbrunn article on the 20.7s looked really great.. if that is the new black on black then I would definitely go with that for 20.7s if and when...

Have heard both the wood and metal framed 3.7s I'm not sure the sound quality gain of the metal finish over wood being noticable... however I would consider a good set of stands essential (I went with Sound Anchors) and make a farrrrrr greater difference to the transparency and authority of the bass... this would be the single most beneficial tweak that I have done at this end to the Maggies... wouldn't ever run them without stands once you have tried it... also upgrading jumpers and fuses is also very good move

Could definitely live with the 3.7s for the very long haul but of course seduction may ultimately outdo common sense and end up with 20.7s eventually... PS wood is good.

Graham

[mgard]

Graham,

Thanks for taking the time to post your thoughts and pictures. The cherry does have a nice rich look to it. They look really great in your room too. Thanks for the input on the stands.

~Mike

[krell-diva]

I have 20.1's with the light oak frame with black fabric.
I have them in a dark green room. They really look great within the room.

Bill

[McPlanar]

I'm liking the looks of those! I like all the wood in the room too.

Originally Posted by McPlanar

I'm liking the looks of those! I like all the wood in the room too.

Best cherry wood tie-in i have seen!

[audiot servant]

Thanks guys,

I built the house to match the trim on the speakers... well, not exactly true... designed it 10 years ago now but I knew I'd go for a pair of cherry wood Maggies eventually.

Graham