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In Reply to: Maggie 20.1 or SoundLab A2/M3 for small room? posted by ssamer on November 8, 2006 at 08:14:52:
I know exactly where you are coming from as far as the sound you are getting. For your room, if you are considering Maggies I wouldn't go with anything larger than 1.6s. Sound Lab M-2s or A-3s should work well in your room (disclaimer: I'm a Sound Lab dealer), due to their radiation pattern as virtual line sources instead of flat panels which tend to excite room modes much more and require larger rooms to breathe. I have heard of their large models being used successfully in rooms much smaller than yours.
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I read that the M-3 model is even smaller. I listen to music at moderate volume(around 70DB). do you think the M3 would provide me with same level of details and dynamics then its bigger borther?I also own a CAT JL-2 tube amp and a Tag Mclaren 250W amps. any experience with these amps driving the SLs.
Last is reliability issues as these will be shipped and used abroad. Is it feasible?
The CAT JL2 I have here drives the U-1s well due to its robust power supply design. I don't know about the other amps you mention.I recommend the M-2 over the M-3 for your room unless your budget is limited. The M-2 will be tonally richer sounding and more efficient than the M-3.
If you are overseas I would strongly recommend the PX models. They are the most reliable models and are a bit more efficient than the standard series models.
bass traps and the like and you will be happy, I use a pair od SL A1s in a 15'x12'x9' room, they sound more than acceptable, on the flipside there is not much else in that room :-)
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