Maggies are great speakers for any type of listening where you want music and not distortion. Placement is key for "serious" listening, but of little consequence when used for background music as we and many others do at xmas and other holidays where music is fun to hear during all family times.
I have been listening to them since 1973-4, and can tell you without question that no other speaker I ever heard gives you less "listening fatigue" than Maggies no matter how softly or loudly you play them.
UNFORTUNATELY, for serious loud listening, you need the best possible equipment in front of them. I suggest (usually very expensive) Audio Research gear, but many others make equally excellent tube products. Typically, high-current solid state electronics are OK for the bottom end if you are bi- or tri-amping Maggies, but my experience is that tubes seem to sound better. Naturally, pick your own poison, as the cliche goes, but Maggies are ALWAYS the best choice in speakers regardless of the listening volume given the best electronics. Enjoy the music!
Cheers!
Richard
I have been listening to them since 1973-4, and can tell you without question that no other speaker I ever heard gives you less "listening fatigue" than Maggies no matter how softly or loudly you play them.
UNFORTUNATELY, for serious loud listening, you need the best possible equipment in front of them. I suggest (usually very expensive) Audio Research gear, but many others make equally excellent tube products. Typically, high-current solid state electronics are OK for the bottom end if you are bi- or tri-amping Maggies, but my experience is that tubes seem to sound better. Naturally, pick your own poison, as the cliche goes, but Maggies are ALWAYS the best choice in speakers regardless of the listening volume given the best electronics. Enjoy the music!
Cheers!
Richard