Do you actually read SP? KEF has 2 full page ad in just about every issue. Definitely a MUCH bigger dog in the advertising (and audio) world then just about anyone.
Magico A5 2021 Stereophile Loudspeaker and Component of the Year
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Do you actually read SP? KEF has 2 full page ad in just about every issue. Definitely a MUCH bigger dog in the advertising (and audio) world then just about anyone.
a.wayne
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I didn't say or implied they spent more or less , i simply asked a question, you should read my post again ..!
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kzhtoo
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I would say they are not even close
Yep, not even close.
BlueFox
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Aside from the great sound, another reason I love the Magico S series is their appearance. While I am sure the other Magico speakers sound fantastic, for whatever reason, I don’t care for either the M series, or the A series appearance. Plus, I believe the M series doesn’t have a grill. With two cats there is no way I would leave an expensive speaker exposed 24/7. Accidents happen.
M3 is something completely different...
I liked Q3 a lot, but it was ugly similar to A5 ugly. It's replacement - M3 - is pure audio porn in my book.
Yes. Pure elegancy and art vs plain metal box
Especially with the grilles, which are a must when you have small kids running around.
Bart001
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Eye of the beholder, for sure. We're quite happy with the A3's in our mid-century modern living room. They are quite 'neutral' to our eyes; just there. They don't ask for attention, or draw the eye.
(Grills on in our home 99% of the time.)
(Grills on in our home 99% of the time.)
When folks come in the store, they all comment how much they like the modern look of the A5’s, so don’t know what folks here are saying. Personal preference I guess. [emoji2369]
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nc42acc
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I recently listened to both the A3 and A5 and cannot understand the hype. I could have purchased either that day. Dull and lifeless sounding that all around sounded mediocre. Granted the room wasn’t the best but I have heard Magico several times at shows with the same results. Everyone has their own personal preference I suppose.
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Yes. Pure elegancy and art vs plain metal box
Especially with the grilles, which are a must when you have small kids running around.
Skinny with too much makeup is what you like, I see. [emoji38]
puroagave
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Reviews and esp Stereophile recommended components haven't figured into my buying decisions in at least two decades (literally). That said I now own A5s which I purchased blind (thanks Mike!). It's not something I often do but I knew the Magico sound well and was aiming my sights on S5s/M2s or Vivid Giya G2/G3. In short I'm smitten by these speakers. They are every bit as resolving and transparent as any ribbon, planar or electrostat Ive owned but the A5s have balls and can almost do it all-- w/o a sub. They have jump factor that approximate Avantgardes (the last speaker I owned) w/o noticeable compression provided your amp can supply the juice. Are these the last speakers I'll ever own? prolly not, but so far they encompass more of the sonic attributes I look for than any other type Ive owned over the last decade--which were many.
MDP
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Hmm........A5's or Salon 2's. You can buy Salons for a lot less. Salon 2's came out in 2007 if I remember right. Name any other speaker that has been on the Recommended List longer than the Revel. I don't think there is one.
As for sound quality........
As for sound quality........
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Still get endless satisfaction from my Salon2's ...
BTW, Mark, vis your new Kharmas vs your old Revels: one of the things I like about the Salons is the height -- when I'm standing up behind the listening seat I don't feel like the music is happening "below" me. How do your Kharmas sound when you're standing/not in the sweet spot?
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nc42acc
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Audio would be awful boring if we only had one brand of speakers to pick from right?
MDP
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Parker, they sound great! Huge soundstage, they play much bigger than their size.
steve59
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Still a recommended product or product of the year isn’t a reason to buy a product, but a feather in the cap of new owners. Buying a $25k speaker blind had to have come with some return deal/promise? While I don’t expect store demo’s to sound the same in my own room I still need to know I like what they do.
a.wayne
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Agree , looks can be even more subjective than sonic preference, personally don't find Magico looks “ugly” not even close and with their build quality, hard to say so ..!
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