q3 magico

Bvidman, I had forgotten that the Piano Cera review had used the (variotuning) bass boost setting as opposed to the flat/neutral setting which users in the small to medium sized rooms will prefer. Unlike the Contriva series, the Piano series does not have a provision for port plugging. BTW, don't want to see this thread turned into a Tidal vs Magico discussion. No doubt that both brands are world class.....

Tidal Contriva is a wonderful speaker i have heard them .The new MAGICO Q5 and Q3 are in another class but thats my opinion.MAGICO has better drivers a better cabinet better crossover etc.

Ebm, I welcome your opinion, but no sale here. I do admire the Q3 cabinet, but I feel no vibrations with my Contrivas. Also I hear no magic in the Magicos that I hear with the Contrivas. Incidentally I doubt that the crossover in the Magicos can match that in the Diaceras.

I am not on a crusade for the Tidals, but I find the hype about the Magicos shockingly at odds with what I hear.

Look, he is the first reviewer, in a long time, that just said it as he heard it. I give him credit for that.

To my ear, the bigger Tidal sound exactly as he described the smaller one, plus, IMO some bass integration issues that the smaller one may not have. They are beautiful, however, and prompt "proud of ownership" feel that works quite well with certain people.

Tbg - Not here to defense Ebm or Magico, but if your posts about Tidal has not been Tidal greatest sales efforts, I am not sure what has. If there were ever any hype that is "shockingly at odds" with performance , Tidal hype will certainly wins, hands down.

;)) Guys, give it a rest.. I think they both are genuine and gallant efforts by two very competent manufacturers in the industry. We hear/buy what we like, no need to trash on other people's choice or preferences. Opinions are just that.

It is the norm that any brand which happens to be in the limelight to always be the most susceptible target. It happened to Wilson, as well Magico, and of recent, Tidal. I guess in a way it's better to lay low like some other excellent manufacturers, hence stirring less animosity in the market.