Interesting dialogue about Thiel and Maggie’s...
Previously, I’ve stated that Thiel struck me as Maggies with more bass. I stick with that.
I’ve had two pairs of the MMG -.one with the bass module which did ZIP to augment anything good about them - a pair of 3.6qr, a pair of 1.7 and a pair of 1.7i. With the exception of the MMG the one thing that kept me from keeping any of the others was their physicality. I have a fairly accommodating space for large speakers and whatnot, but I felt as though they were imposing on me. One very early morning as I was headed downstairs I looked ahead quickly and for a moment thought there was someone standing in my living room. Alas, as my sleep fog lifted and I came back to reality I saw it was just the right Maggie.
I absolutely enjoyed the Maggies and I remain a fan. For one, they’re a helluva lot lighter than Thiels are, and secondly they simply present music in a very engrossing, involving way. I spent a lot of time reacquainting myself with favorite records with them.
Though Thiel presents the bass better, I never felt the Maggies lacked it - even though by comparison they do. Both brands presented bass in what I think is a very organic, natural, uncolored manner. Thiel just offers more, along with a smaller physical - especially vertically - footprint.
When I return to being a full time “audiot” I’m quite sure I’ll be bouncing between these two again - especially since Coherent Source is in business.
Previously, I’ve stated that Thiel struck me as Maggies with more bass. I stick with that.
I’ve had two pairs of the MMG -.one with the bass module which did ZIP to augment anything good about them - a pair of 3.6qr, a pair of 1.7 and a pair of 1.7i. With the exception of the MMG the one thing that kept me from keeping any of the others was their physicality. I have a fairly accommodating space for large speakers and whatnot, but I felt as though they were imposing on me. One very early morning as I was headed downstairs I looked ahead quickly and for a moment thought there was someone standing in my living room. Alas, as my sleep fog lifted and I came back to reality I saw it was just the right Maggie.
I absolutely enjoyed the Maggies and I remain a fan. For one, they’re a helluva lot lighter than Thiels are, and secondly they simply present music in a very engrossing, involving way. I spent a lot of time reacquainting myself with favorite records with them.
Though Thiel presents the bass better, I never felt the Maggies lacked it - even though by comparison they do. Both brands presented bass in what I think is a very organic, natural, uncolored manner. Thiel just offers more, along with a smaller physical - especially vertically - footprint.
When I return to being a full time “audiot” I’m quite sure I’ll be bouncing between these two again - especially since Coherent Source is in business.