Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing?

The inherent character of Magicos is on the analytical slightly dry side. The latest models are less so. The are somewhat similar to B&Ws in that regard but their frequency response is more accurate than the latter.

However some people love that kind of sonic signature - just as some people love Naim and Chord electronics.

@Emerging Soul - to answer your question, I don't think it has anything to do with science per se. Magicos are extremely well engineered speakers, but there are lots of other equally well engineered speakers that have a different sonic signature.

It is not the science, but what the designer does with it that determines the end result.

The myth about Magico being clinical dates back to the Q series. The later A and new S series sound nothing like that. The new S3 mk3 has a very smooth and refined sound.

The key is matching your equipment tothe speakers maybe a dac with more body 

or a. Tube amp,or preamp ,even cables  there are many options or just buy a different speaker. There are lots of ways to contour your audio system.

I auditioned the S series. I liked Rockport better. 

It is true that Magico speakers expose the weakness of gear up the chain. After hearing an incredible demo of them and deciding to purchase them you must be committed to addressing the gear up the chain and your room.

Many audiophiles stretch to buy speakers and then are disappointed when they don't sound like the demo. Well unfortunately it's everything including your room.

I've had the A3's for a couple of years. I'm on my third pair of power amps, 2nd preamplifier, upgraded cables and turntable/cartridge and had a custom diffuser made. 

The sonics are really incredible. I've had people over with 6 times what I have into my rig say they're simply amazed at what my rig sounds like. 

I traveled to NYC a week ago and heard the A5's at a buddy's home. They're incredible! However we all have to guard against wanting bigger speakers! While the A5's are tempting for me, I've built my rig to the point that I don't want to change anything further, I'm not going to build a bigger listening room to accommodate the A5's. I'm extremely happy with the A3's!

My latest power amps are NAT Audio Magma M HPS.