Magico Mini 2 vs Kharma Midi Exquisit vs MBL 101s

Wow! what a statement, MBL's are "A fun system indeed but not for any serious listening" Making such only demonstrates you obviously don't like MBL's which is okay but doing so is an insult to any MBL owners such as myself and clearly demonstrates your lack of credibility. There is no best out there, all speakers have their strengths and weakness as do your M3's. M3's aren't all that and I personally have no desire to own a pair.

I hope all our comments are taken as just hobbyspeak,and remember we(I especially) am expressing only opinion.This based on musical taste,and the various set-ups I've heard,over many years.It's how the particular speaker(we are talking about the transducer here,so my "opinion" is expressed)comes across in a given system....

Firstly,I know EBM quite well.In all honesty he's had quite a few systems over the years....

Speakers from big Maggies to pretty big Kharmas.He is addicted to "music",has the monetary resources to support his passion,and is willing to take criticism(actually asks for it,as a learning exercise) in order to get to his goal,so his expressions come from real experience....

Yet....I've truly never been overwhelmed with the sound he's been able to get(in the past)....mainly due to room restrictions....which is understandable,since he lives with a "damn understanding wife"!The room just happens to support "real-world living quarters",which is EXACTLY where the Magico Mini RULES!!!

IT FITS IN THE VAST MAJORITY OF MODERN LIVING SITUATIONS!!!

Anyone in an urban environment,and without the vast spaces of the great outdoors will love the Minis....PERIOD!!!....I'm being totally honest...they are really that good,unless you simply have to play Pink Floyd's DARK SIDE OF THE MOON at concert levels....Then I understand some other design.

There are other superb speakers(obviously)and I totally agree with Roypan about the MBL's!I've never understood how anyone could believe they do "music as opposed to good sound"!

To me,there is a big difference.The Magico's do music(to my taste),and the MBL's remind me of two weeks ago,when I was at a gorgeous wedding,but sitting way too close to the band.

I had a great time,but came home with a slight headache.

Best.

Ebm,
what do you use to drive the magico minis?
I have room that is 20x25x12ft you think this is too big?

When I read comments such as "MBL's remind me of two weeks ago,when I was at a gorgeous wedding,but sitting way too close to the band." and "Anyone in an urban environment,and without the vast spaces of the great outdoors will love the Minis....PERIOD!!!....I'm being totally honest...they are really that good,unless you simply have to play Pink Floyd's DARK SIDE OF THE MOON at concert levels....Then I understand some other design." and "I had a great time,but came home with a slight headache."

You obviously have never heard a pair of MBL's in a real world situation which is in someones home set-up properly, your comments are laughable. When I read such it only demonstrates to me credibility issues and then voicing your listening experiences from shows or possibly showroom set-ups and not at any ones home or a personal evaluation come on. We went over this previously and it's okay not to like the MBL's but when you suggest you have to listen to them at concert levels please.

I mentioned before I bought a pair of Magico's and was very disappointed in all the hype scattered here and the price outrages. Magico Mini's are way over priced for a two way and the M3's is nothing to get excited about either, that's my opinion and I actually owned a pair. I went over to the person's home who bought them from me wanting to have another listen as they were being set-up in a much smaller environment. I actually went over with three other individuals who own different speakers than the Magico's and MBL's, they all have really nice set-ups and have heard my set-up many times also. The Mini's sounded okay but still left me scratching my head wondering what all the hype is about. I admit they did sound better than at my place but no way do they come close to the experience of a pair of well set-up MBL 101E's period, the three individuals also agreed along with the actual owner no comparison.

Lastly this is a hobby and these forums are to assist but when personally attacking what someone owns is wrong.

Hey Dev,have a glass of wine,and relax.Then re-read my first paragraph...Carefully!!There was suposed to be a good dose of humor in my remarks!!

Nobody's "attacking" anyone,and virtually ALL comments made here are someone's opinion....Including "yours"!!

Sorry if you got mad,but there might be some folks who view your statement about the V-3's not being so hot,as just as intimidating,as how you perceived my MBL "opinion".

Yes,you are correct!I've only heard the MBL's at Trade shows.....MANY TIMES,and maybe somebody has to tell MBL to lower the volume and work on that ported bass annoyance,because on virtually every occassion,the suspension of disbelief was not there.I've not once heard articulate bass from them.If I am wrong you "gladly" have my apology!!

Btw,EBM now has as valid a system as any I've heard.With the addition of his new Minis,he can feel worry free,and secure enough to not get peeved every time some hobbyist makes an off base comment.

Best