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A question for Maggie owners

I am curious about Maggies in the $3-4K range. I currently have Von Schweikert VR-4JRs fed by Wyred 4 Sound 500 monoblocks, a Modwright pre-amp and a computer based source. I have always been intrigued by planar speakers and a friend of mine sold them out of his store until the store closed. I know the entry level Maggies have a return guarantee but I am sure that they are not everything Maggies can be. What are your thoughts on switching speakers? I am used to the bass of the VSAs, but have a very musical Hsu subwoofer to pair with them. I am satisfied with my system and I am asking out of curiosity and can buy the Maggies to try but don't know if it is worth the effort.
tgrisham
koestner
668 posts
 
Compared to the VS you have, you will think the Maggies have NO bass. So the sub is a must for you. With the 1.7 or 3.6 you will notice a much larger sound field. Imaging will be a bit less, but you should have a more "there" impression, especially on vocals. Be prepared to turn your volume knob up a lot more.
tgrisham OP
1,291 posts
 
Thanks Koestner. A good description and the kind of answer I am looking for.
jallen
502 posts
 
You will need the maggies at least 3 ft. from the back wall and or treat the back wall for depth enhancement. The stage will be more lifelike in height. The maggies are very fast as well, but bass lacks weight, but has slam. Jallen
fin1bxn
140 posts
 
I have owned Magnepan MMG, MG3a and MG3.6 with Mye stands, I have also owned the VR4jrs....

To be honest I didnt like the VR's at all and sold them after 2 weeks.

Magneapns require High power, good placement and will reward you with an Open clear picture into the music. They will provide depth and imaging. They will not have the impact of the VR's. I didnt like a sub with them. The larger magies will surprise you at the quality of bass you will hear not feel.

I listen to Clasic rock and blues using a PASS X250 amp.

My sudgestion is look for a used pr of 1.7's and try them.

I now use Revel F52's, I will be purchasing and trying in the future the new 3.7's or 20.1 just for the funn of it
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