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Looking for my End Game Speaker

I'm looking for my end game speakers.  My system currently consists a digital streaming front end with the Mola mola Tambaqui DAC and Grimm MU1 streamer along with Magico A3 speakers.  For amplification, I recently acquired on the used market, the Audionet Humboldt.  

I live in a small 960 sq ft condo in a highrise.  My system is in the great room (living, dining, and kitchen all in one).  Given the room configuration, my speakers have to be located close to a side wall (unless I radically change the room and block my balcony doors with my stereo).  Room dimensions are 12' x 16' (not including kitchen).   

The following speakers are on my list to auditon:

Marten Parker Trio,  Acora (SRB, SRC1, SRC2), Magico S3 - 2023, Magico M2, Joseph Audio, Franco Serblin, Rockport, Vivid Audio Giya G4, 

I have already heard the Acora SRC1 and thought they were amazing, however, perhaps a bit  bass shy.  

Given my room constraints, I'm concentrating more on the models that have a sealed box design.  Given that, I am very interested in the Magico M2 and S3 - 2023.  Has anyone heard these two models?  A used M2 would cost about the same as a new S3.  How do these two models compared?  Which would you choose?  

Can anyone recommend any other sealed box design speakers.....or any speakers that would fit into a relatively small room (close to the walls)?  I should also note that I would like a speaker that performs well with lower listening volumes....

I have booked my ticket to AXPONA 2025, so I'm making a list of speakers that I should audition.

 

calgarian5355
calgarian5355 OP
148 posts
 

Update. Having attended Axpona 2025, here are my thoughts…I really liked the following speakers:  Auer, Rockport Lynx, Magico M2, Von Schweikert vr30, Vimberg Mino, Marten speakers.  At $78k usd retail, I thought the Rockport Lynx was one of the very best rooms at AXPONA. They were playing with Vinnie Rossi electronics.  Truly sublime!  Unfortunately, that was more than I wanted to spend. I have decided to order a speaker that wasn’t on my radar….but was extremely impressed with:  Diptyque DP160 mk2… flat panel speaker!  I had never anticipated a panel speaker previously but this speaker had it all….including incredible bass response.  The sound was so transparent and natural!  I’ll be receiving them in September!!! Can’t wait!  

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bache
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You're welcome to come listen to our new Sofia 104 by Bache Audio at our Brooklyn showroom, or we can bring it to your place so you can hear how it sounds in your own room.

Also, feel free to visit the 2025 New York Audio Show, where you'll be able to hear many great brands. If you have time and interest, we’d love for you to stop by the Bache Audio / Alexus Audio room as well!

daytrader
130 posts
 

KEF Reference 1 Meta w/ dedicated S-RF1 Stands.  3-way base reflex design offering a ported base design with optional ports for room accommodation.  Works well in smaller to midsize rooms, can do in-room to 30Hz so no sub needed unless you do movies. Needs careful amp pairing, works well with solid state and tubes as well.  Sensitivity is 85dB & Impedance 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω).  A good alternative to TADs at about half the price.  Hand made in England.  Interestingly same guy is credited for both designs, worked for both companies.

kennyc
2,123 posts
 

Diptyque DP160 mk2

Congrats on your new speakers! Glad you found one that resonates with you.  The Diptyque seems to offer deeper bass and attractive price points vs other similar  panel speakers. 

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