Special Polkie pricing on Magnepan 1.7i

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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.
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,124
    Damn. Great speakers at a phenomenal price…
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,655
    Anyone buying those speakers will likely leave with a belly full of some damn good food too.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    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!!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    TroyD wrote: »
    Damn. Great speakers at a phenomenal price…

    Just pricing them significantly below market price hoping to sell to a fellow Polkie.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,614
    Any audiophile with the means and space should own a pair of Magnepans at one or more points in their life. B)
  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,322
    I would take these if shipping becomes an option. I have the room now.
  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 800
    I wish I had the space for these...
    Enjoying the journey while never attaining the destination.
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    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.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,942
    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. ~
  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,614
    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.
  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,361
    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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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,872
    UPS had my MG20's lying flat on the floor of the truck and the driver walked all over them for at least 6 hours before they got to me. The damage was repairable but significant.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    newbie308 wrote: »
    I wish I had the space for these...

    Get rid of some furniture...there you go probably fixed! Lol!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    Still here waiting!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,260
    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
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    Being a dipole speaker they need room to breathe. The set a friend had(not this model) the closer to the wall they got the more conjested/distorted they sounded. His were about 4-5 out into the room and 3-4 feet from side walls and sounded terrific.

    These may be different.
  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,614
    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.
  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,260
    I can’t go that far out

    Thanks for the info.
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    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.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • warlocks1
    warlocks1 Posts: 1,260
    Thanks. I just keep the 1.2tl’s.
  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,077
    edited September 14
    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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  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,361
    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

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Teac VRDS-701T CD transport | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
  • bcwsrt
    bcwsrt Posts: 2,361
    Phil, @pearsall001, I’m curious what the dimensions are of your listening room?

    Brian

    One-owner Polk Audio RTA 15TL speakers refreshed w/ Sonicap, Vishay/Mills and Cardas components by "pitdogg2," "xschop" billet tweeter plates and BH5 | Stereo REL Acoustics T/5x subwoofers w/ Bassline Blue cables | Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III integrated tube amp | Technics SL-1210G turntable w/ Ortofon 2M Black LVB 250 MM cart | Teac VRDS-701T CD transport | LampizatOr Baltic 4 tube DAC | Nordost & DH Labs cables/interconnects | APC H15 Power Conditioner | GIK Acoustics room treatments | Degritter RCM
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    bcwsrt wrote: »
    Phil, @pearsall001, I’m curious what the dimensions are of your listening room?

    Hey Brian,

    Good size room...13x30x7
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    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!!
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
  • HzTweaker
    HzTweaker Posts: 927
    That's a killer deal!
    GLWTS
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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
  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,502
    How very kind of you.
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,915
    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

    Fools errand....
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,218
    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.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.