("but a bit warm and veiled"
That is exactly how I would describe them. Frequency response is definitely tilted downward...)
I have found that their signature is dependent on the amp and pre-amp used, but would agree that when used full range their bottom is full. However, when crossed over at 80HZ and used with subs it much improves their bass performance. They no longer become a bit bottom heavy and slightly ill defined but, rather, they transform into a well articulate and deep speaker. Relieving the woofer of 80hz and below does wonders. It also allows the woofer to focus on 80-250hz region, which it does nicely.
At first I was a bit bothered by the metal tweeter, as I usually am. Although, with a bit of tweaking up stream, positioning, and trying different amps has brought me much better high frequency response.
So, here I am.......I like both speakers. The PSB's perform better with solid state and my Maggies sound great with tubes. I could live with both, and just might do so, at least for a while, but ultimately I'm leaning on selling both and upgrading to 3.6's. Until then, I'm enjoying the ride.
BTW, I have experimented with a hybrid system, e.g., running the 3A's on the outside and the Golds on the inside and roughly 7-9db's down. This does strike a excellent split between the two, provides great headroom and a nice balance with more accurate timbre. However, it takes away depth in the sound stage when played at louder volumes. I know, I can hear the crowds shouting heresy but it works to a large degree!!!!
That is exactly how I would describe them. Frequency response is definitely tilted downward...)
I have found that their signature is dependent on the amp and pre-amp used, but would agree that when used full range their bottom is full. However, when crossed over at 80HZ and used with subs it much improves their bass performance. They no longer become a bit bottom heavy and slightly ill defined but, rather, they transform into a well articulate and deep speaker. Relieving the woofer of 80hz and below does wonders. It also allows the woofer to focus on 80-250hz region, which it does nicely.
At first I was a bit bothered by the metal tweeter, as I usually am. Although, with a bit of tweaking up stream, positioning, and trying different amps has brought me much better high frequency response.
So, here I am.......I like both speakers. The PSB's perform better with solid state and my Maggies sound great with tubes. I could live with both, and just might do so, at least for a while, but ultimately I'm leaning on selling both and upgrading to 3.6's. Until then, I'm enjoying the ride.
BTW, I have experimented with a hybrid system, e.g., running the 3A's on the outside and the Golds on the inside and roughly 7-9db's down. This does strike a excellent split between the two, provides great headroom and a nice balance with more accurate timbre. However, it takes away depth in the sound stage when played at louder volumes. I know, I can hear the crowds shouting heresy but it works to a large degree!!!!