Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne

So we see Magico V2/V3 flying around on the 'Gon for 9/12K.

How does the MM1 run with these dogs? I wonder if the MM1 with a dialed in Sub will sound as good or better than the V2/3.

Glory,

I heard the Magico V2 a very long time ago. I was impressed at the time. I think this is the sweet-spot in their line and I'm not a big fan of the aluminum-enclosure speakers even though they get a lot of good press. I have heard systems at CES that the reviewers raved about which I thouhgt were excriutiatingly brigth and just horrible...one of them was the aluminum M6 or 7 (their original big aluminum speaker).

The V2 was very smooth, relaxed but very detailed and coherent. A very good speaker. To me the MMMicro-1 is more open and neutral sounding without sounding analytical.

I have heard the Magico M-1's 2-way. As far as 2-ways go, 25K or 2.5K for the MMM-1....that only takes a second of thought. I would use the difference in money in the front end.

I like full range speakers...but I would be a little cautious in using a sub with the MMM-1. My concern is screwing up some of the balance and qualities of MMM-1.

I'm not a big fan of subs. Better to get a fully integrated design as "all of the parts are meant to fit together".

The MM-1 excells at upper bass and mid-bass but don't do low bass well as they are not designed for that.

All that said, the MMM-1 is an exceptional speaker and withing it's design range I would not chose another 2-way. AND, you would have to spend a lot of money to get a three-way with the level of performance in the mid/treble.

Have fun,

andrew

Andrew

I have the Genesis S/4 sub and I find it to be an easy setup with the MM1. It makes a big difference in my rather large room.

I'm curious as to how the MMMicro One sound is compared to either the DeVore Gibbon 3xl or the Harbeth line of speakers? Anyone have experience with both?

I have not done a comparison between the MM1 and any Magico speaker, so I can't answer your question directly. However here is some anecdotal information:

Apparently one owner preferred the MM1 to a Magico Q7, so that is pretty high praise, and he ended up selling his Q7.

I prefer the Magico Mini 2 to either the V2 or V3. Many say the Q1 is even better than the Mini 2, though I have not yet heard the Q1.

At least a few audiophiles preferred the MM1 to the Q1 at either CES or RMAF.

From all of the above, I can only conclude that some will indeed prefer the MM1 to the V2 and V3. It may even sound better than the Magico speakers without a sub. I don't know if that is at all helpful.