Do the big Maggies play LOUD

I had 3.5r's a while back and although I did like them a lot they just didn't get the levels I wanted, even augmented with subs. Now I'm not your normal human, I want the music to have the live effect. After diddling around for many years I have found my speaker nirvana...Pipedream Reference 18's. These things get it right, and will play ungodly loud if you so desire, without losing the music.

Best,

Paul :-)

Based on the above, I think the consensus is "no"

I own a heavily modded pair of Maggie 1.6's driven with about 600 wpc. They play plenty loud, however they don't have the same visceral 'slam' that you get from a dynamic driver. The bass panels load the room differently. Sound pressure is all I could wish for, but if you're hard core heavy metal, I don't think Maggies will be your cup of tea.

I listen to large scale symphonic orchestra pieces and the kettle drums are solid and great. But my daughter likes Rap, and she prefers the Vandersteen 3as in my home theatre.

'Nuff said

It seems to me that asking for speakers to play really LOUD is like asking for a car to do 150 MPH top speed. I agree that 0-60 in 5 or 6 seconds is fun, but how often do you drive 150 MPH? I have a pair of Maggie 3.6s, and I like to listen at loud volumes at times (especially when my wife is out of town 8^) My previous speakers were B&W N803s, and with a Bryston 4BSST powering them, they could get loud, but I don't think that I ever played them louder than I play the Maggies. The room is reasonably large with 12 foot ceilings, and believe me, the 3.6s can go louder than I care to listen.

MnMark

Rock is not just about loud. Sure the Maggies can play loud, but it's not "loud" that we're talking about. That visceral heart pounding bass, air moving, windows rattling, rocking sound just ain't the same with Maggies as it is with horns and cones. For some, maybe, but they aren't Woodstock'n rockers...lol... :)