Speaker Asylum: Re: Magnepan Magneplanar 1.6QR Speakers by Gary

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Re: Magnepan Magneplanar 1.6QR Speakers

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Gary

In Reply to: REVIEW: Magneplanar 1.6QR Speakers Review by Rich Monk at Audio Asylum posted by Rich Monk on September 27, 1999 at 14:28:41:

I heartily agree with your perceptions of the Magnepan 1.6qr - with the exception of the perceived weakness in soundstage depth. The Magnepans are capable of creating the illusion of incredible depth, whether an orchestral piece where you can envision the rows of players from front to back, or a smaller combo where you hear the soloist step out front of the group.
The Magnepan's are very revealing speakers, and I suspect the weakness is somewhere else in your component chain. I'd try to find someone (person or dealer) who will loan you equipment to experiment. I'd suggest first substituting an amplifier with greater detail and finesse (Bryston is my personal favorite - although I'm currently running a modified B&K which does very well), and proceeding from there.
You've got great speakers - I think you'll be suprised how much difference changing just one piece of equipment can have on the overall sound.
Good luck

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Topic - REVIEW: Magneplanar 1.6QR Speakers Review by Rich Monk at Audio Asylum - Rich Monk 14:28:41 09/27/99 ( 6)

Re: Magnepan Magneplanar 1.6QR Speakers - Jerry P 18:57:10 09/27/99 ( 1)
- I agree. Damping works. - Tom §. 06:55:56 09/28/99 ( 0)
Re: Magnepan Magneplanar 1.6QR Speakers - Gary 09/27/99 18:45:37 09/27/99 ( 3)
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  - Re: Moderator - problem points to snell speaker review - Tom §. 05:56:28 10/2/99 ( 1)
    - It's fixed, I think - Rod M 09:34:22 10/2/99 ( 0)