1.7i

About the 1.7i

The Magnepan 1.7i is a three-way, full-range dipole loudspeaker that represents a significant departure in Magnepan's design philosophy by employing quasi-ribbon planar magnetic technology across all frequency ranges—bass, midrange, and treble—rather than limiting it to lower frequencies as in previous models.[2] This unified driver approach eliminates phase shifts and frequency dips between drivers, delivering seamless sonic coherence and uninterrupted frequency response.[1] The speaker features an ultra-light Mylar diaphragm with aluminum foil conductors that vibrate across a wide surface area, producing incredibly low distortion and lightning-fast transient response.[1] Each section (mid/bass, tweeter, and super tweeter) comprises aluminum foil adhered to the Mylar diaphragm, which reacts to fixed arrays of magnet strips mounted behind it to project sound as a dipole in both forward and backward directions.[2] The 1.7i maintains a sleek, minimalist profile with clean lines and is handcrafted in the USA using virtually all American-made parts.[14] It earned recognition as The Absolute Sound's 2021 Budget Product of the Year and is considered a genuine high-end product offering exceptional value.[12] The speaker delivers detail, nuance, and texture with precision, producing pure, lifelike sound without bloated bass or honky midrange characteristics.[1]