q3 magico

Your the last judge not a reviewer its your opinion that counts.

Usermanual, I'm glad you have found a speaker you like, but sad that you think your standards apply to all.

I cannot see why you and Clavil think you can convince others that they cannot hear. Why would it matter to you? Do you have some other purpose?

I agree with Clavil about the Magico sound. I find it to be less "hifi". I first heard the V2 and then the Mini II. I bought the latter and listen mostly to classical music. I have since heard the Q3 in an excellent setting at my local dealership. It sounds less like a box than any box speaker I've ever heard. It is an incredible speaker and I wish I could afford to own it.

Lots of people don't like Magico speakers, and that's fine.

Tbg, I wasn't sure how to reply to your post. You really do not sound like you are "welcome" of anyone opinion or "glad" I found a speaker I like (Which I have not yet, that is why I am here, trying to learn more about the Q3). Since you got me going, I thought you may find this interesting as well - Randall Smith, another writer thoughts on the Q3's sound (Taken from whatisbestforum):

"Well, heard the Q3 for the second time last night and I must say that I am impressed. I have read Jeff's review and talked to him extensively about what he has been hearing, so I knew what to listen for. I must admit that the Q3 was a far better speaker than the Tidal. I heard far more ambient information through the Q3's than I have ever heard through any other speaker. The information seemed more forward or pronounced than I am accustomed to and was also more precise within the soundstage. I felt the Q was also a more composed speaker. At loud volumes, where too much energy can smear vocal images or blur the image of sharp guitar string, I felt the Q3 reproduced these sounds much better. Midrange was more clear and textured. I found the bass to be cleaner and clearer..."

This will be my last comment on the Tidal. Sorry if I offended anyone. I was simply impressed that a reviewer will stick his neck out so far and say it as he hears it. The Tidal are fine speakers, just not for me.

Usermanual, fine!