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In Reply to: RE: Some Thoughts posted by rpcoins on January 12, 2009 at 11:22:57
I can say with 100% certainty that maggies are not like other speakers and that there is no "limit" to consumption. If it is good quality power they will simply keep taking it and they will use it for low level micro resolution. This goes for any of them, from MMG's to 20's. They will take and use all the power you give them.
The point Travis makes below and you hint at is possible. I am surprised that if these things are "all that" they are not making as much PR hay as they can, especially at a trade show. You would think there'd be so many pics out there it would be turning our stomachs already. The fact that it's still such a big damn secret implies this won't see the market any time soon.... if ever. It violates their company mantra of bigger is better, so they may very well decide they are best served not even making it.
It's all about the music...
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I sink 1000 Watts into MMG's regularly...
Wendell understands psychology .
The way a speaker looks affects the way we perceive it will sound. That translates directly into the way we will perceive the sound it makes (at least in the short term). Perhaps Magnepan just wants to keep the secret until after their CES debut can create some buzz (and press). After an impression which is uninfluenced by the knowledge of what they look like has been formed, they reveal them. Look for a flood of photos and more information any day now.
Who knows? I'm just throwing another perspective out there. We're all just speculating after all, aren't we?
As another inmate mentioned, a 300Hz crossover point is a bit on the high side. With that in mind, I have a question. Is this speaker system comprised of a pair of satellites with a single sub? A 60Hz tone can issue from anywhere in a room without calling attention to its point of origin; 300Hz is a different matter altogether.
"Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny" FZ
I certainly hope that these will see the light of day, if only for my greedy ears to hear them. Ok, so I wish the company luck also, and believe that something like this could be very good for them, and hi-fi in general.
I'd venture to guess that the Mini Mags weren't really ready to be shown off in the first place, and that it'll be awhile before they come to market. I am keeping both fingers and toes crossed that they will. Both us and them need it to happen.
I can't help but think to myself that old saying, "if it's too good to be true..." But there's quite a few people saying the same things about them.
And no, I'm sure I won't rush off and sell my 3 series, because I still have quite a ways to go to make them all they can be, and have fun in the process- I just want to hear them and see them take off!
Cory
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