Special Polkie pricing on Magnepan 1.7i

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pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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Mint condition black cloth with matching black trim & factory stands
I have the original box but have no interest in shipping. Pick-up in Magnolia, South Jersey (half hour from Philly) 08049 zip. Will definitely set up for a listen.
Polkie pricing...$1,200. Cash.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
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    Damn. Great speakers at a phenomenal price…
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 52,406
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    Anyone buying those speakers will likely leave with a belly full of some damn good food too.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Anyone buying those speakers will likely leave with a belly full of some damn good food too.

    Still Jonesing for some roast pork I see. Lol!!!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    TroyD wrote: »
    Damn. Great speakers at a phenomenal price…

    Just pricing them significantly below market price hoping to sell to a fellow Polkie.
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,905
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    Any audiophile with the means and space should own a pair of Magnepans at one or more points in their life. B)
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,433
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    I would take these if shipping becomes an option. I have the room now.
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 843
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    I wish I had the space for these...
    Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    Conradicles wrote: »
    I would take these if shipping becomes an option. I have the room now.

    I have zero confidence that they would make it safe & sound to someone's home. Just not willing to chance it.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,360
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    Meet halfway or Polk train? Hey man, it's been done in the past...

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,905
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    I also wouldn't recommend shipping through one of the normal delivery options.

    Except for the smallest models they're typically delivered to dealers in groups on pallets then picked up by the purchaser or hand delivered. The dealer I got mine from personally drove more than three hours to my area with them and a couple other sets in a delivery van. This was during early Covid but if it hadn't been he would have set them up for me.

    They're a steal at the price here.
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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,691
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    My latest UPS delivery (today):

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    Thankfully, nothing damaged inside, but my first thought was about this thread!

    Brian

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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    newbie308 wrote: »
    I wish I had the space for these...

    Get rid of some furniture...there you go probably fixed! Lol!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    Still here waiting!!
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    How far off the back wall do they need to be? Can you decrease rhe space with sound treatments behind the speakers? I have a large space, but can’t really have them more than 2 feet off the wall.

    I am about 1 hour away in Delaware
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  • Emlyn
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    Three to five feet from the front (or back) wall is best for my 1.7is. I have had mine about 2 feet from the wall and they were still good, just not as good as they are capable of. They are not very sensitive to side wall distances. It is also better to have some open distance behind the seated location.

    Placement is critical to get the big wrap around effect acoustically in the room. Mine can be as good or better than SDA for that. The seated sweet spot is about the same, meaning it's quite small.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    I can’t go that far out

    Thanks for the info.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    warlocks1 wrote: »
    How far off the back wall do they need to be? Can you decrease rhe space with sound treatments behind the speakers? I have a large space, but can’t really have them more than 2 feet off the wall.

    I am about 1 hour away in Delaware

    I had them 6' out in my room & that was the sweet spot for me. If you can only do 2' out in your room then I would not recommend them for you. At only 2' I know you would be very disappointed. Sorry for the bad news.
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  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,284
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    Thanks. I just keep the 1.2tl’s.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,399
    edited September 2025
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    You can use acoustic treatments behind an esl type speaker to subdue or cancel the rear wave and have them closer to rear wall. I did that with Innersound Mk II's for years before replacing them with the Salk SS8's.

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • bcwsrt
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    Good to know. I will have some Magnepans one day, but I doubt I’ll ever have a room where 6’ out from the wall would work.

    Brian

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  • bcwsrt
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    Phil, @pearsall001, I’m curious what the dimensions are of your listening room?

    Brian

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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    Phil, @pearsall001, I’m curious what the dimensions are of your listening room?

    Hey Brian,

    Good size room...13x30x7
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,399
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    Still here waiting for a new home. To be honest I haven't listed them on any other sites.
    I'm getting into the Holiday spirit so let's try $1,000 for a Black Friday blowout. Pick-up only in South Jersey. Cash!!
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  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 1,136
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    That's a killer deal!
    GLWTS
    2ch rig: Speakers: LSi9s with VR3's Fortress mods Preamplifier: Parasound P5 DAC: Fiio K13 Amplifier: Parasound A23 CDP: Pioneer DV-563A Cables: Wireworld Equinox 7 XLR ICs, Wireworld Ultraviolet 7 USB, AudioQuest Q2s, AudioQuest NRG X(preamp)

    Standby: Magnepan LRS w/Magna Riser stands
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  • LuisGuillermo
    LuisGuillermo Posts: 2
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    Hello! Have you found a buyer yet? If you would consider shipping them, I can send you the money via PayPal. I've checked with box measurements and weight; 75x23x7 with 95lbs, estimated $110.00
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,815
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    How very kind of you.
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  • pearsall001
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    pearsall001 wrote: »
    Still here waiting for a new home. To be honest I haven't listed them on any other sites.
    I'm getting into the Holiday spirit so let's try $1,000 for a Black Friday blowout. Pick-up only in South Jersey. Cash!!

    Sorry...no shipping. It would be a nightmare to say the least. I do have the original box but they wouldn't make it to you in one piece.
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