Magico S5 mk2

Well, I think we can expect some new series in the next few years more likely than S mk3 :) On the other hand there is no reason to change something when its really good. But I am sure that Alon Wolf has head full of ideas :)
 
vagabundo said:
Well, I think we can expect some new series in the next few years more likely than S mk3 :) On the other hand there is no reason to change something when its really good. But I am sure that Alon Wolf has head full of ideas :)
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cool
 
No need to tell me :) You already know that I'm looking for something diffrent.
 
When I was at Magico a couple of months ago to hear the S7/S5 comparison I asked Alon if there would be an S5 MK2, and he momentarily paused and said "You know I can't talk about future plans" (or something to that effect). Anyway, I didn't see anything in the article about cross over upgrade, or being able to upgrade a current S5. Even more important, what is the price. A better (assumed) speaker at the same price is ideal, and would keep an upgrade price lower.
 
BlueFox said:
When I was at Magico a couple of months ago to hear the S7/S5 comparison I asked Alon if there would be an S5 MK2, and he momentarily paused and said "You know I can't talk about future plans" (or something to that effect). Anyway, I didn't see anything in the article about cross over upgrade, or being able to upgrade a current S5. Even more important, what is the price. A better (assumed) speaker at the same price is ideal, and would keep an upgrade price lower.
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The S5 Mk II in MCast finish MSRP is $38K. There are no current plans for upgrading existing S5's to Mk II.

After listening to the S7's for two weeks, we ordered a pair of S5 Mk II yesterday which will arrive in January.
 
So what do you get for $32k more over the S7?

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Mike said:
So what do you get for $20k more over the S7? An extra woofer? Anything else?


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Don't understand the $30K more? The S5 Mk II is $38K with similar but not identical tweeter and midrange and less one woofer and each S5 Mk II's cabinet weighs 80 lbs less than an S7 that cost $20K more than the S5MK II. I know for sure that the S7's are competitive at $58K in the marketplace and am expecting/guessing that the S5 MK II's to be competitive at $38K.
 
It will be interesting to see just how similar the midrange and tweeter are to the S7.


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Rhapsody said:
There are no current plans for upgrading existing S5's to Mk II.
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Darn. I mean good. :)

I want to be finished spending money, but was willing to go up to $10k for an upgrade. Depending on upcoming reviews, but I would bet the MK2 is a good improvement. Will the existing S5 stay in production?
 
This Mk2 is a good thing. The improved tweeter and midrange is what the S5 needed. Given that the S5 is the perfect size for most rooms, it makes sense to me that this product get updated.
 
Mike said:
It will be interesting to see just how similar the midrange and tweeter are to the S7.


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Another woofer and 80lbs of cabinet per speaker. Yes it will be interesting to see how the mid and tweeter compare to the S7's. They are made out of the same materials as the S7's drivers, just variations for the different cabinet and matching with the bass drivers. And then you have the polycarb midrange driver housing that is in the S7 in the S5II.
 
Rhapsody said:
The S5 Mk II in MCast finish MSRP is $38K. There are no current plans for upgrading existing S5's to Mk II.

After listening to the S7's for two weeks, we ordered a pair of S5 Mk II yesterday which will arrive in January.
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Guess we'll see a lot of S5s for sale on Agon.
 
jap said:
Guess we'll see a lot of S5s for sale Agon.

BTW, after spending time with the S7s, a friend ordered a pair of Rockport Cygnus.
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To be fair, that's life and it happens with cars, dishwashers and many other things in life. It doesn't make the original S5 bad by any means. But we know how SOME audiophiles like to swap out gear. Me included!



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BlueFox said:
Darn. I mean good. :)

I want to be finished spending money, but was willing to go up to $10k for an upgrade. Depending on upcoming reviews, but I would bet the MK2 is a good improvement. Will the existing S5 stay in production?
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Once the S5 MKII starts shipping in January the existing (original S5) will no longer be produced.
 
There's also an S1 mk2, at a slightly higher price too.

Ian, you sold yours at the right time :)
 
Now a S1 mk2? Wow. They sure are busy turning out the new models. I'm curious, how many speakers has Magico introduced since Harman introduced the Revel Salon 2 in 2006? I count:

M6
V3
M5
V2
Ultimate
Q1
Q3
Q5
Q7
S1
S3
S5
S7
Q7 mk2
S5 mk2
S1 mk2
M Projects...

17 speakers according to my calculations. Wow. That's innovation!
 
Mike said:
Now a S1 mk2? Wow. They sure are busy turning out the new models. I'm curious, how many speakers has Magico introduced since Harman introduced the Revel Salon 2 in 2006? I count:

M6
V3
M5
V2
Ultimate
Q1
Q3
Q5
Q7
S1
S3
S5
S7
Q7 mk2
S5 mk2
S1 mk2
M Projects...

17 speakers according to my calculations. Wow. That's innovation.
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Mike! Have you been in my underwear draw again?:rofl:
 
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