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Post by McD on Sept 24, 2012 12:34:46 GMT -5
After years of speaker envy, I finally got my MG12s. I a/b tested them against Vandersteen 2Cs and they won, at half the price. The Vandersteens had a bit more bottom end, but I accomplish that with my sub crossed at 50hz at about 25% volume. The detail, speed, articulation and soundstage are magnificent. The bass is better than I expected. I listen to a lot of acoustic jazz, blues, rock and bluegrass and they all sound sweet. I also occasionally rock out and the Maggies are darned good at that, too. Thanks to all of my lounge associates for your posts on speakers and Maggies in particular. And thanks to Audio Alternative, a very fine shop outside of Atlanta. Great staff and super selection of top gear. Cheers. Attachments:
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Post by autiger on Sept 24, 2012 20:54:40 GMT -5
you ought to check out the well tempered lab turntable at Audio Alternatve. Congrats on the new maggies
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Post by sorbe on Sept 24, 2012 21:03:11 GMT -5
Are those white absorption panels behind your maggies? If so, you might consider dispersion instead of absorption behind them. Or just move them 3+' away from the wall if possible.
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Post by AudioHTIT on Sept 25, 2012 0:59:50 GMT -5
Congrats on the new Maggies - long time fan and owner. Nice to give a shout to your shop, most can use a little help.
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Post by GreenKiwi on Sept 25, 2012 1:48:28 GMT -5
Congrats on the new maggies!!!!
They will like those UPA-1s.
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Post by sorbe on Sept 25, 2012 2:05:53 GMT -5
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Post by paintedklown on Sept 25, 2012 4:48:21 GMT -5
Congratulations on the new Maggies. They are excellent speakers indeed, and as you have noticed, are quite popular among the audiophile crowd.  |
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Post by Accurus on Sept 25, 2012 8:46:00 GMT -5
Congrats on the Maggies and welcome to the club!
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Post by McD on Sept 25, 2012 10:10:02 GMT -5
Are those white absorption panels behind your maggies? If so, you might consider dispersion instead of absorption behind them. Or just move them 3+' away from the wall if possible. Good advice, but the room is not very deep and it opens into a much larger space, yet I can't move the listening position back further. With the speakers about 20" from the panels, the sound is really terrific. The panels absorb the harshest reflections, and the rest of the wall provides civilized ambient reflection. Now I'm experimenting with tweeters in or out, as you can see from the photo. They're supposed to be out, which is where I will likely keep them. Thanks all for your good wishes! |
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Post by matthew1975 on Sept 30, 2012 8:36:16 GMT -5
MCD I bought a used pair of 1.6 I have absorption panels up now, would it be better to take them down. If so why?
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Post by indyscammer on Sept 30, 2012 10:21:19 GMT -5
Matthew1975....the Maggies are dipole speakers meaning that sound radiates from both sides. Part of the charm of these speakers (besides the accuraccy of the planar radiators) is the reflections of sound created. This is one of the design features that help them recreate life like LIVE sound. By having sound absorption panels behind them you take away this feature, or at least some of it.
That being said, placement of Maggies is a bit finicky to get the reflections right. Generally they need to be pulled out from the wall 3+ ft. or more.
Play with it and see which way sounds the best to you.
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Post by matthew1975 on Sept 30, 2012 11:26:40 GMT -5
thanks indyscammer, but what about the rest of the room. Is it good to have absorption panels up or will this make it sound worse.
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Post by spurriersucks on Sept 30, 2012 12:33:08 GMT -5
Matthew1975....the Maggies are dipole speakers meaning that sound radiates from both sides. Part of the charm of these speakers (besides the accuraccy of the planar radiators) is the reflections of sound created. This is one of the design features that help them recreate life like LIVE sound. By having sound absorption panels behind them you take away this feature, or at least some of it. That being said, placement of Maggies is a bit finicky to get the reflections right. Generally they need to be pulled out from the wall 3+ ft. or more. Play with it and see which way sounds the best to you. I have Mirage speakers, omni directional, and have read that if speakers are 4 to 6 feet away from the wall then panels are not needed or recommended but if speakers are closer than 3 feet or so that panels are recommended. Does this sund right? I am about to buy some to put behind my fronts, they are close to the wall a foot or so. What do you think? |
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Post by paintedklown on Sept 30, 2012 18:20:15 GMT -5
I believe diffusers (as opposed to sound absorption panels) are preferred behind magnepan speakers.
For the rest of the room (side walls, and back wall) treat it as normal.
Someone please correct me if I am wrong about that, but from my understanding, that is the generally accepted conventional wisdom.
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Post by sorbe on Sept 30, 2012 18:39:34 GMT -5
I believe diffusers (as opposed to sound absorption panels) are preferred behind magnepan speakers. For the rest of the room (side walls, and back wall) treat it as normal. Someone please correct me if I am wrong about that, but from my understanding, that is the generally accepted conventional wisdom. Exactly right. Diffusers behind the dipole speakers, absorption at the wall/ceiling reflection points and bass traps in the corners. And go... (you'll be amazed at how much better your imaging and sound stage become). |
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Post by matthew1975 on Sept 30, 2012 19:26:16 GMT -5
Awesome thanks guys. I will have to make some changes
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