Re: Maggie update
"I have read all your pages here (every one)"
You sir,are a braver man then I(and I've written my fair share of this thread).
I've heard an ML movie demo ,and was impressed.Not enough to purchase,but I can see the allure.
Maggies,do some things very very well.Others less so,and others still ,not so well.
The dipole rear sound wave(that gives the ML's,that alive sound factor),is equally,there in Maggies,hence the placement issue.
The high freq.'s in Maggies is very clear and precise.Its also different from ML's.Just as precise but with a different tone to it (hard to describe).
Mid range punch? Powered properly,Maggies have that punch,not to the degree a cone speaker does.That ,IMO is the major difference in cone vs planar speakers.
Bass ? I'll agree with Z.Maggies have quality bass,but for some music and most assuredly for HT,a sub is required.Talk to P about the ML line of subs.
You mentioned placement of the ML's.Maggies have some of the same issues.As an example,my Fronts are about 3 feet from the wall when in HT use.For music I drag them out 5 or 6 feet from the wall.
One of the "not so well" Maggie issue's is sweet spot.It is larger then Maggie detractors will lead you to believe.but it is smaller then a typical cone speaker.Using a curved Maggie center does help to widen it,but it is something to keep in mind.
For HT use,Maggies will bring an HT alive.Its a feeling I've never been able to achieve with a cone type speaker.
ML's and Maggies are in the same family,although distant cousins would be a better analogy.
Just wait til they break in a bit!
