Speaker Asylum: REVIEW: Magnepan Magneplanar MG3.6 Speakers by Eric

It's taken several months to break in the bass on these speakers, but the wait was worth it. Now, along with the stunning mid-range and highs, the bass has come alive with a penetrating, clean, precise sound. Sure, the bass cannot move air like a traditional speaker, but the sound is so clear and satisfying that I do not feel a loss when listening to music, from jazz to classical to rock. However, do not rely on the bass for home theater. I make sure that they are set to "small" so that the lowest frequencies cross over to the Velodyne sub. Otherwise, during big-bass demanding scenes such as the explosion at the end of X-files, the panels will distort. On the other hand, the huge soundstage and ambience makes these speakers fantastic for home theater. Titanic was totally enveloping because of the 3.6s.

Music is incredibly satisfying, with a very natural sound, provided you use a well-mastered CD since the speakers reveal any flaws. Overall, I am totally satisfied with the 3.6s and highly recommend them as a source for both music and home theater. Just make sure you include a separate sub for the home theater side of things.

Accompaying home theater equipment:

B &W Matrix HTM center speaker.
Paradigm ADP-150 surrounds.
In-wall B &W speakers for 7 channel setup.
Velodyne F-1200R sub.
Yamaha 2095 receiver.
Toshiba 3108 DVD player.

REVIEW: Magnepan Magneplanar MG3.6 Speakers Review by Eric at Audio Asylum