Is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012

Traditional box speakers have become so good nowadays is there really a need for panel speakers in 2012?

taters12-07-2012 12:57am

thankful Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 223 posts 12-08-2012 at 06:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I believe your question is a good one. Why not ask it? I have heard arguments for both (pro's and con's). Maggies sound thin and bright to me with little or no bass. I considered getting a pair of 1.7s but heard them and was deeply disappointed. We added two high quality Martin Logan sub-woofers which helped but the combination was no match for my Von Schweikert vr-35s. The new Von Schweikert vr 100s will change the concept that box cannot match or better panels. Speaker technology is changing.
b_limo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,277 posts 12-08-2012 at 05:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Heh heh, Mapman said panels do do.
wolf_garcia Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,711 posts 12-09-2012 at 07:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maggies miss a bet by not using artwork on their panels. Are they weirdly art-phobic at Magnapan? It's sort of obvious...really...with the option of a large bland hunk of fabric or something visually interesting you might want around...has this been done?
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secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,724 posts 12-10-2012 at 12:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just my opinion, but the box hasn't been built that can compare to a planar.