Magico 3

Please do not get me wrong. The Mini 1 and 2 are truly amazing loudspeakers and I never heard them sounding less than spectacular at shows, dealers and my house (Well, excluding one RMF at Rowland room, but he was paring them with a sub he built). I really had a hard time deciding but the more I listen the V3 the more I realize what potential they have. By the end of the day, I feel that they may have more to offer then the Mini. Will report back once I get them.

Roypan, I understood that you were not dismissing the Minis. I really want to hear the new Feastrex speakers at the RMAF. They may be more satisfying than even the Magico Version 3s.

Yep, I am sure, much more satisfying. Like we never heard Lowthers before. Only this time, it is really good... BTW, what a nice thing to say to someone who just ordered a V3 (You got me worried for a second, thank god for Google).

Roypan, sorry about that. I have had a love/hate experience with full-range drivers. I love having no crossover, but only the Beauhorn Virtuosos proved at all satisfying for me. I had to add subwoofers and super tweeters to use them, however. I have one friend's report on what the drivers not in cabinets sound like. I am hesitant to jump until I hear them. Ah, yes, the quest!

I listened to the V3 for about 45 minutes the other day. This was the same pair demonstrated at HE2007 but with an updated crossover.

The sound these speakers produce is very clean, detailed, and balanced. If you are looking for warmth or lushness from a speaker look elsewhere, but if you want a speaker that allows you to hear into the music without sounding forward or strident, then these are well worth checking out. They do not jump up and grab your attention from the first note, but rather let the music suck you in a way that reminds me of Dynaudio designs.