I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...-

Posted by MWE (A) on February 19, 2021 at 07:16:20

In Reply to: Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i posted by noikonoj@gmail.com on February 19, 2021 at 06:23:47:

(I bought the 1.6QR new/stock, used it that way for a while and then had it "Gunn'ed" before wanting to try the 3-series), and would suggest going with the 3.6R. The true ribbon tweeter is a game-changer compared to the quasi-ribbon, with decisively better extension and real resolution, IMO. With good program material, the "air" and detail that they have is remarkable. The 3.6 will take more work with placement to get the same coherence as the smaller two-way model, though.
I am using my 3.6Rs in a 13 x 14 ft (4 x 4.3 m) room and they sound great. They actually sounded worse in two larger rooms in which I tried them.
The other advantage the 3.6R will have is being relatively easy to actively bi-amp, if you were so inclined to do so at some point down the road. Just my two cents.

Mark in NC
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Topic - Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i - noikonoj@gmail.com 06:23:47 02/19/21 (17)

RE: Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i - Utley1 13:42:19 02/19/21 (4)

Why would a 3.7 need less power than a 3.6? nt. - MWE 14:30:06 02/19/21 (3)

RE: Why would a 3.7 need less power than a 3.6? nt. - Utley1 15:28:31 02/19/21 (2)

I was confused by your statement, it seemed to imply... - MWE 19:55:46 02/19/21 (1)

RE: I was confused by your statement, it seemed to imply... - Utley1 22:35:44 02/19/21 (0)

RE: Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i - skypop 09:35:40 02/19/21 (3)

RE: Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i - noikonoj@gmail.com 08:37:26 02/23/21 (1)

RE: Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i - skypop 17:48:19 02/23/21 (0)

One thing that will help as far as power goes is that the room is not too big. nt. - MWE 10:09:22 02/19/21 (0)

I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...- - MWE 07:16:20 02/19/21 (2)

RE: I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...- - Roger Gustavsson 07:56:56 02/19/21 (1)

RE: I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...- - noikonoj@gmail.com 09:00:38 02/19/21 (0)

RE: Used 3.60 Vs new 1.70i - grantv 06:59:13 02/19/21 (4)

+1 to Grant's post. Nt. - MWE 07:18:50 02/19/21 (3)

RE: +1 to Grant's post. Nt. - 66mgb 07:22:21 02/19/21 (2)

RE: +1 to Grant's post. Nt. - 66mgb 07:46:04 02/20/21 (0)

Certainly a concern, but mine are from 2004 and no issues so far. nt. - MWE 07:27:46 02/19/21 (0)

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I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...- - MWE 07:16:20 02/19/21 (2)

RE: I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...- - Roger Gustavsson 07:56:56 02/19/21 (1)

RE: I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...- - noikonoj@gmail.com 09:00:38 02/19/21 (0)

I have both the 3.6R and the 1.6QR...-

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