Magico A3 or A1+Sub


Considering purchasing either Magico A3 floorstander or A1 bookshelf + Rel sub (Magico asub gets set up with computer and seems overly complex).  A key advantage is these are fully sealed and fairly shallow (10-12 inches) and speakers will need to live about 12 inches max from wall.  I have no experience with subs and could only fit one sub if go that way.

Would appreciate any guidance on what would produce best sound quality?  

Thanks,

Dokosan

 

dokosan

FYI, equipment is Simaudio 390 Pre/DAC/Streamer and Simaudio 330A amp (125 into 8, 250 into 4).

The right speakers closeness to the side wall may be a problem on a speaker as revealing as Magico. 

If your plan is to position the speakers as they are in that photo, it’s a waste of any high quality speaker. Open floor plan rooms are a disaster anyway. Add placing the speakers so close to the wall, and one in the corner, and the situation gets worse.

I know I’m being a Debbie Downer, but I wouldn’t spend that kind of coin for speakers in that room to realize 60% of their potential.

@ozzy62, @stereo5   Understood.  For Floorstanders, could get maybe an additional 5-10 inches from right wall with moving console.  Not sure if that is sufficient.   That is why, in my limited room, the question of if A1 which could go on the console would be better overall than A3.  Thoughts?  Could add a single Rel sub in the right corner.  Get that this is suboptimal but seeking to make some lemonade here. Appreciate your guidance.

I'm a big believer in getting as full-range as possible within budget, etc.  Integrating a sub properly is not an easy task and while it's fun for movies, it can be completely frustrating with music.