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In Reply to: RE: Low level listening with big Magnepans posted by Kirk57 on November 03, 2009 at 10:24:46
I find that smaller Maggies are no more resolving at lower levels than large ones, however, the modern ones, beginning with the SMGc are more resolving at low levels than older ones.
I think you could be very happy with a set of MMG's or MG12's with some upgrades to them. Fuse bypass, crossover upgrade and hardwood frames or mye stands will also each yield incremental improvements in resolution.
I find that I listen to my Maggies at an average 76-78db level with peaks in the low 90db range. Late at night, a bit lower.
I have the MG3.6r with 800wpc and Mye stands. The dynamics are great at 80db,although I do go louder at times.
From what I've read from various reviews,the current Magnepans have improved dynamics at lower volumes.
My next upgrade is to add another 800w and a Bryston 10b crossover.
Add some room dividers and acoustic panels to block the stray spl's unless of course you have an open floorplan.
Pleasing the wife is important for any future purchases!
but I was hoping everybody was going to say the MMGS were fantastic at lower levels. Not sure where to go from here; I do have a lot of
cone-type speakers to try out, but I miss the MGIIs.
Quad 57's are too wide for my living room, and not so cheap these days either. I've heard mixed reviews about the Martin-Logans (which are tall and slender so a better fit)
I have three vintage tube amps that I could use also...
There are other options to look at besides the original Quad. You could consider the ESL63 but these will cost just as much as the original.
Acoustats are inexpensive and rather compact. The Martin-Logans are excellent speakers and are reasonable on the used market. Please remember that while there are many fans of the Magnepans on this board, and rightly so, there are just as many folks that don't like them. One can always find good and bad comments for any product. Before you rule out the ML I would try to give them a listen.
MMG's are great at lower levels. As long as they're "Gunned" that is. With the sum of the mods and being driven buy a true hi-current amp, the inner, low level detail put out by these things is amazing. You'll still be temoted to turn 'em up, but only brcause the sound keeps making you want more & more.
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Hey that is good idea. Have you tried them? I really miss the dipole of the Magnepan, and I like the DIY aspect. I've built a few speakers in my time.
I may give that a try. I think the Orions are OB.
See here: http://www.musicanddesign.com/naomain.html
Both sensational speakers. :-))
Regards,
Andy
I'm interested in the Super-V. All the build is frame. Maybe some decoupling.
http://live.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/ces.pl?grresearch&&ManuView&&&&&&&RMF09
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=72093.0
Ray
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