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Magnepan vs Quad

I have owned and listened to the Maggie 3.5s for 2 1/2 years now. I have enjoyed them very much but I am now looking to upgrade my entire system. I am looking into the Quad 989s. Anyone out there compared the Maggies and the Quads? There isn't a Quad dealer even remotely close to me so I need some opinions. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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ljgj
955 posts
 
To repoond to the wife factor - the 989 was just too wide and plain - and the plastic endcaps are distracting to any decor done in woods - she thought they were cheap looking.
detlof
1,899 posts
 
I think, she had a point aboput the endcaps. Its truly a pity that they went cheapo there!
hasse
230 posts
 
I agree with your wife Ljgj, the new Quads are really cheap looking. WHY did they replace the wood with plastic?!
The Quads are great sounding speakers but I prefer my Maggie 3.6´s over the new 989´s.
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