Magnepan 3.7 or PSB Synchrony One?

Has anyone had the opportunity to compare these speakers?
I will need an amplifier to go along with these as well.

patrickp09-23-2012 9:47pm

audiooracle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 387 posts 09-24-2012 at 05:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete totally different world. The Maggies present a huge diffusive image, stunning high end detail, boomy bass, don't play loud, difficult to drive. PSB Well focused sound stage, great bass, excellent dynamics, smaller overall image size, easy to drive.
patrickp OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 59 posts 09-25-2012 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Audiooracle I knew they are entirely different sounds. I like the larger image and speed of planers but if they are too diffuse that bothers me a bit. They are also more power hungry raising the entry fee. If the PSB presents a small image that's not likely to be my best choice either. I've owned 1.6's and found them a little on the 'warm' side for my tastes along with marginal bass (I know the bass can be corrected if carefully matched with a sub) They seemed to also lack some of the dynamics of conventional designs. I can't say any of that would apply to the same degree with the 3.7 though.
hasse Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 230 posts 09-26-2012 at 03:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "The Maggies present a huge diffusive image, stunning high end detail, boomy bass, don't play loud, difficult to drive" The bass of the 3.7 is anything but boomy.