Appears there’s something new coming out of Hayward soon
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I own A3s. I really really enjoy them. They are fantastic. And I'm considering some M3s. IMO, the A3s are like a good glass of wine and I expect the M3s to be like an entire bottle (the M6 like a case and the new M9s[?] like the entire vineyard).
Once my doctors release me, I'm going to have a listen at Mike's. However, at the same time there are a lot of $$$ between an A3 and a M3. And there are a lot of very good speakers in this price range - like Wilson Audio, YG, etc. So, before I spend the $$$ on a set of M3s I desire to be absolutely sure these are the ones I desire.
So, I'm going to enjoy the journey of listening before I make a final decision.
Once my doctors release me, I'm going to have a listen at Mike's. However, at the same time there are a lot of $$$ between an A3 and a M3. And there are a lot of very good speakers in this price range - like Wilson Audio, YG, etc. So, before I spend the $$$ on a set of M3s I desire to be absolutely sure these are the ones I desire.
So, I'm going to enjoy the journey of listening before I make a final decision.
Bart001
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Not that far off, you're right (not including feet):
A3: 44”H x 11”D x 9.25”W
S3MkII: 48.2"H x 12"D x 12"W
M2: 45"H x 17.5"D x 10.6"W
M3: 48"H x 19"D x 13"W
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If A3 is good enough size for you, I’d go M2 over M3. M2 has more similar DNA to M6 than M3 does.
madfloyd
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How does the M3 differ?
u-sound
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i think m2 has similar bass outpt as s3 and would go m6 whenever i could. take some credit and be happy forever
Agreed. M2 = Pound for pounds the best Magico ever IMHO. Unless your room is big, it’s sublime.
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Mike,
Have you tried the M2s with the S-Subs? Seems like they would be a good match, but then one is above the M3 cost.
No. When we went to Magico dealer training a few years ago, we did S3 mk2 with S-Subs. My customer “The Professor” has M2’s with Q-Subs.
For your room: M3’s.
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M6 and M2 have similar DNA in that the enclosure proper is carbon fiber. Whereas the M3 is built more Q-platform like with substantial internal metal skeleton but with bolt-on carbon fiber side panels. M6/M2 have moved on from the Q-platform metal skeleton.
Mike - so for a medium sized room (like mine) are you recommending M3s over M2s + subs or am I reading this wrong?
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Yes, that’s what I meant. Magico always goes latest is the greatest. They don’t shy away from putting in newer technology in a lower speaker in a lineup.
Depends on the room size. I don’t find that to be the case in our 17 x 25. Of course, a sub can always improve things.
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Depends on the room size. I don’t find that to be the case in our 17 x 25. Of course, a sub can always improve things.
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the professor
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I don't think that any of the M line need a sub. They do an amazing job and have good bass extension.
I also do think that any of them are better with 2 subs added. Maybe not cost effective but then again, very few things are cost effective at this level.
I also do think that any of them are better with 2 subs added. Maybe not cost effective but then again, very few things are cost effective at this level.
Assuming it is dialed in properly. And the S-Sub isn't the easiest beast to dial in properly.
What I found after setting the level of S-Sub so that it sounded "right", when I then turned off the M3's and left the S-Sub to operate by itself, its sound output was so low it was virtually doing nothing at all. Which is an awfully large investment to do nothing much at all. I'd rather save the floor space needlessly occupied by the S-Sub.