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Help in Speaker Selection

Hello everyone- I am considering a move from the Maggie 12's (w/powered sub)to the 3.6's. Before doing that, I'm wondering what other similar speakers I should be considering in that same price range (under or around $5000 retail), and perhaps something with a larger "sweet spot" and/or slightly better bass. Bi-amp or bi-wire is a future consideration. Room size is 17x23 w/ 10' ceiling.

Please include power requirements along with any speaker recommendations.

Regards
Jim
jimbo3
gregm
3,409 posts
 
Jim, what are you driving these speakers with (i.e. amp)? Or intending to drive them with? Cheers
jimbo3 OP
304 posts
 
Greg- Currently driving them with Counterpoint SA-220. I included a request for power requirements along with speaker suggestions as i realize that some have experience with certain amp/speaker combos. Looking for speaker recommendations similar to the the Maggies and don't want to leave any stones unturned.

Thanks
Jim
kana813
956 posts
 
If you can leave the panels behind, take a good listen
to the WB Arcs- retail $3.6k w/stands.

Don't be fooled into thinking bigger is better.

If you want more bass, there are Talon Ravens & Khorus speakers listed on audiogon in your price range that will
smoke any maggie ever built.
gajgmusic
175 posts
 
For my two cents you might consider some of the piega p8ltds up for sale. The midrange and up is superb due to ribbons, the base is far better to my old maggies (which were the smaller smgs). Power requirements are not outragous and should go fine with the counterpoint, I use the nuvista m3. There are some good deals to be had new and used because of some new models being introduced. If any questions drop me note.
gregm
3,409 posts
 
I join the others' recommendations to ALSO look at other speakers (the Piega could be a favourite). NOT because the 3.6 is not up to the task -- just that, in my limited experience, it uses a lot of power to open up at both frequency extremes.

A speaker sporting ribbons should make you feel at home with the sound (open, "airy", fast) after yr maggies.
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