What sound characteristics are most important to you? What kind of music do you listen to and how loud? You live in a good area to hear lots of good audio, and especially at your level of expense you should go out and hear at least a few other systems (bring your own music when you go in case the dealer doesn’t have it). I worked for Magnolia and heard the 802s with McIntosh and frankly thought it was not a good pairing relative to what else could be had for that kind of $$$, but then we all have different tastes I guess. Sharing your preferences will make it much easier to recommend good options to go hear in your area.
As for your room, there’s a huge difference between soundproofing a room to prevent sound from getting out and optimizing a room for better sound inside it. Download and read Earl Geddis “Premium Home Theater,“ which is a very approachable and educational source that’ll make you lightyears smarter about room design and better able to make construction decisions. You’ll be glad you read it.
As for your room, there’s a huge difference between soundproofing a room to prevent sound from getting out and optimizing a room for better sound inside it. Download and read Earl Geddis “Premium Home Theater,“ which is a very approachable and educational source that’ll make you lightyears smarter about room design and better able to make construction decisions. You’ll be glad you read it.