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Maggie MMG versus Ls3/5a

Hi all,

I've been running British Stirling Ls3/5a V2 with the additional two bass extenders for a number of years, with great satisfaction. They are here to stay.

But, I've always been curious about the Magnepan MMG and SMGa speakers and I wonder if anyone has compared them with Ls3/5a? As an additional flavor to swap in and out with my Ls3/5a, would they be a rewarding contrast? I have the required muscle amps.
sumaato
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mapman
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MMGs are very good set up well and within their limits and not very expensive, so always worth consideration for something different from most box speakers. I would keep a pair around myself if I had the room.
sumaato OP
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I suppose one could categorize the Ls3/5a as being detailed, refined and lush....so perhaps the contrast I'm looking for may suggest a tight, highly dynamic fast rocker! Do MMGs have that going on, or had I better look at something like the Tekton M-Lores, or Goldenear?
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geoffkait
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Chances are good LS3/5a's would stomp MMGs.
schubert
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MMG's are terribly inefficient, the very LAST thing they are is dynamic !
I never heard the Tekton, but every review says they are dynamic.
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mapman
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MMGs are very good for microdynamics/transients but not for macrodynamics/"slam", ie dynamics you can feel as well as hear.

I would expect significant sound differences between Magnepan in general and Ls3/5a or any similar British monitor.

You might consider more high efficiency horn designs for that. Might not have to cost a lot or be too big if lowest octaves are not a concern, similar to mmg.
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