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Anyone use the tweeter attenuation on Maggies?

Ok, I am in the process of demoing a pair of Magnepan 12QRs from local dealer and they are doing exactly what I hoped in the three-dimensional soundstage area but come across as too bright for my taste. My room is well damped so that shouldn't be the problem. The dealer said the speakers were broken is so not the problem either.
My question is, has anyone tried using a 1 ohm resistor in the tweeter path to soften it a bit. The manual mentions this method so it must have been brought to their attention many times. Any other suggestions?
My room is 11X13, maybe a bit small for the speakers but as I said, it is well treated so the only problem is visual.
Basic system is Resolution Audio CD-50 (very smooth), Bel Canto Pre3 and PS Audio A-100. Speakers that work best for me have been the Meadowlark Audio Kestrels. Thanks.
timrhu
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
I forgot to mention Magnepan's statement that the MG1.6 (and probably other models) measure flat without the resistor. However, it is claimed that recordings often ramp up the high end to compensate for typical speaker roll off, so it may be necessary to roll off the Maggie response to match what the recording expects.
timrhu OP
2,779 posts
 
Thanks for all the responses.
Drew, I wasn't aware of the lower bass when near wall. I have moved them out a few inches and am now exceeding 3 ft.
Hifiharv and Brownsfan, my room is well treated. I use mostly Aurelex products but have some absorption panels also. Corners are treated with bass traps.
Jult52 and Jimburger, I am picking up some resistors from the dealer tomorrow. We'll see how they work.
I do appreciate the comments. It is reassuring to know people do use the resistors. The sonic presentation is what I had hoped for with these speakers but I can not live with the hot (to my ears) treble. One of my main goals is to be able to listen to poorly engineered music I like without being driven out of the room by excessive upper frequency energy.
audioconnection
1,271 posts
 
Put in the 1.2 ohm resistors and listen
should be what the DR ordered in most rooms
dont worry what the other kids say if you like it.
Cheers Johnnyr
magfan
1,583 posts
 
SETUP
Have you tried tipping them back with the little nylon washers/ spacers?
Have you tried a little additional toe-out?

Both adjustments will leave frequency response untouched while getting you out of the direct 'beam' of the HF driver part of the panel.

#1 key to Maggie happiness is setup, IMO Resistors are Absolute Last Resort
brownsfan
1,508 posts
 
I use Auralex in the corners. If you already have some of these, it might be worth moving them to the corners instead of the bass traps. I have the corners treated floor to ceiling. I could not live with my 1.6s without the corners treated. Even with the current treatment, there are some recordings that are relegated to the car.
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