Magico - a new Mini?

It's interesting that there was a lot of written by Magico about the precise 17 degree backward tilt of the Mini to time-align the drivers. The V2 and V3 also tilt back slightly, but the Q1, Q3 and Q5 appear to have vertical front baffles. Also, I wonder if the Q1 will be 90 dB efficient like the Q3.

The Q3 is probably more expensive than the V3 because it has an extra driver and the cabinet is more substantial. That does not seem to be the case with the Q1, so it may be less expensive than was the Mini II.

I must say that from my listening experiences and subsequent aid in setting up a past friend's Mini's,the lower registers were absolutely "amazing"(and this from a sealed box)!This, in a room of about 12.5x21 or so feet....I assume the partnering equipment,which was SOTA added to the great experience.....Still,though a small-ish and sealed enclosure,the speaker dug "deep" and with superb precision at any frequency asked for.They definitely sounded BIG!!...Orchestral music at high volume was a cinch for this set-up.

There was a small group of audiophiles who nit picked this set up,but I firmly believe it was more of a rationalization due to the design getting so much good press,than anything else.

Though my final point might seem inconsequential,I LOVED the "look" of the MINI much more than Magico's newer models(I realize this is just me)as it was supremely attractive!

Best to all

BTW,my previous post was more a testament to my own personal affection for the MINI's,rather than any negatives for my view of the newer models,which I am sure superb.....just not as nice on the eyes,imo -:)

Sirspeedy,
Do you mind listing the partnering equipment in that system that you helped set up? Was it the Mini or the Mini II? And you are not alone in thinking the Mini has a great "look". I fully agree, but then I own them. They aren't full range, but in my room they do a great job from 40Hz on up and sound much bigger than one would think.

The Mini goes down to 30Hz in my room, which is about the same as the W/P 7 they replaced, but without the boost from 50-100Hz, Which made the W/P mid-bass more dynamic but less controlled. However, at 20Hz, I get almost 10dB more output from the Mini then I did with the Wilson's.