After a 12 year run, the venerable 3.6 steps aside for the new 3.7
The first question on everyone's mind-- "How is the 3.7 different?"
It is easier to start with what is the same. The frame and cosmetics are the same, with one important difference---the additional option of aluminum trim.
The 3.7 is a 3-way design, like the 3.6, but, it is a full-range ribbon design, like the highly acclaimed 1.7. We are calling it "trickle-up" technology. The concepts that worked so well in the 1.7 were incorporated in the 3.7.
The specifications of the 3.7 are nearly the same as the 3.6, with a minor increase in efficiency.
Harry Pearson, the founder of The Absolute Sound magazine has been reviewing Maggies since he began the magazine in the 1970's. Here is Harry's review of the 3.7s--
http://www.avguide.com/review/hps-workshop-maggie-37-speaker-system-tas-212
http://www.avguide.com/review/hps-workshop-maggie-37-speaker-system-part-two-tas-213
http://www.avguide.com/blog/magnepan-37-first-impressions
The introduction of the 3.7 during CES 2011 was very similar to the introduction of the 1.7 during CES 2010. In their show coverage, www.theaudiobeat.com summed up the reaction of many who heard the 3.7 at the Audio Research and Magnepan rooms-- "In terms of high-end audio in early 2011, we don't know of a more important and impressive debut than that of the 3.7."
http://reviews.audioreview.com/ces-2011-magnepan-3-7-melody-zu-audio-pro-ject-totem
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/ces2011/
Editorial on 3.7s and Magnepan's CES demonstration begins in second column of link below. Gary Reber states--
"These are without question the best performance/value in loudspeakers that I have experienced. American-made throughout, these high-resolution, full-range ribbon, planar loudspeakers set a new benchmark for high-fidelity performance in loudspeaker design. No other demonstration at the CES came close to the sonic and spatial realism, and seamless response and time coherence delivered by the Magneplanars!"
http://widescreenreview.com/images/attractions/154ecmagnepan.pdf
Maggie 3.7 "best buy...(loudspeakers)....regardless of price". The Absolute Sound Magazine picks "Greatest Bargains" of 2012.
See comments at the bottom of the page by Jonathon Valin, Executive Editor. P.S. If your 3.7s don't go below 45 Hz, please call us.
Need more bass?
Put a big speaker in a small room, too much bass. Put a small speaker in big room, too little bass. In general, it is true. There is no one-size-fits-all. In an ideal world, the bass diaphragm would be like an accordion which could be expanded to exactly fit the needs of your acoustical environment.
Magnepan now provides more options for getting the bass and frequency balance just right for your particular room. The relative levels of the bass and tweeter/super-tweeter can be adjusted. If that does not achieve a smooth balance in your room, bass diaphragm area can be added with one or more Maggie Bass Panels. Click on link below for more information.
http://www.magnepan.com/DWM_and_DW_1_Woofers
If you have a high-current amplifieer, adding the Bass Panel is easy and inexpensive. Better bass for those difficult rooms and no subwoofer discontinuity issues.
At the risk of offending some advertisers, John Atkinson's "think piece" is very insightful. Magnepan's frugality and high value products are relevant to the needs of consumers in today's fragile economy. John's comments about Magnepan begin in paragraph 7.
http://www.stereophile.com/content/upward-price-spiral
Trim options- (Wood) Natural or black solid oak, dark cherry. (Aluminum) Silver or black. Up-charge for dark cherry. Call Magnepan for details for custom finishes.
Fabric options- Off-white, black and dark grey.
| Magneplanar 3.7 | |
| Freq. Resp. | 35Hz- 40 kHz |
| Rec Power | Read Frequently Asked Questions |
| Sensitivity | 86dB/500Hz /2.83v |
| Impedance | 4 Ohm |
| Dimensions | 24 x 71 x 1.625 inches |