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I sure love mine!
Magico M3 Reviewed by TAS
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I sure love mine!
I just heard these at a dealer. They are incredible. Ultra resolution delivered in a completely natural, non-fatiguing way. I was extremely impressed and it was a demo that I will not soon forget. I look forward to reading the review, but I'm glad I heard them before reading it.
KeithR
Active member
JV loves the M3? No way, I don’t believe you.
Tony007
Member
M3's will take you straight to the "exit door" on the merry-go-round 
M3's will take you straight to the "exit door" on the merry-go-round
Shaken and stirred, but not dizzy, 007.
walesi
New member
Budget speaker extravaganza indeed
Too bad we don't get the TAS here anymore on the newsstands.
Too bad we don't get the TAS here anymore on the newsstands.
still-one
Active member
Just read the glowing review in TAS. I have to agree that they are a fine speaker after hearing them in Mike's store. I could not fault anyone who would decide that they were the right speaker for them. Need to be paired with some nice SS amps.
I bought one of the first pairs Mike received. Haven't EVER regretted that decision. They are an amazing creation.
Cincy
I just read the review too. I have heard them and am very impressed. It is a superb speaker. I wish Valin had talked a little bit about how they compare to the Q3 which is the speaker they replaced. No speaker is perfect, but Valin did not seem to find anything wrong with the M3. I spent more time comparing it to the M Pro and the M6, but it would have been a much more interesting read if he had talked about other speakers of similar size from Magico and perhaps some of the competition. I don't really see how the review helps someone in the market for this size speaker.
My Q3 are out there for sale, as soon as they're sold I'm ordering M3.
M3 is a financial struggle for me, surplus stuff has to go first, and a diet of 2-minute noodles for the rest of my life!
From what I understand, M3 fit on the M6 MPOD tri-stand, and you can order them that way.
M3 is a financial struggle for me, surplus stuff has to go first, and a diet of 2-minute noodles for the rest of my life!
From what I understand, M3 fit on the M6 MPOD tri-stand, and you can order them that way.
JimmyS
New member
Thinking about if I should stick with my S3's, move to Q3's, or just wait it out for the M3's. Heard them twice in a less than perfect room setup and they sounded very good, but need hear what they really can do. M3's sure would hit my "pizza & beer" budget hard.
the professor
Well-known member
My $.02
DON"T go from the S series to the Q series. Both have their good parts, some good some bad.
The M series has the best from both!
DON"T go from the S series to the Q series. Both have their good parts, some good some bad.
The M series has the best from both!
the professor
Well-known member
The new A series might be the way to go. But I have not heard them in person.
Tony007
Member
I was happy with both S and Q. I'd heard neither before I bought them. And I also won't get to hear M before ordering.
+2. Have heard some nonsense saying cannot judge the A3 until it has been heard. Um, it is clearly a step down from the S series. Let alone the Q and M series. As for value for money, that is a legitimate question.
Penthouse-D
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I've had Q5's, S5's and S3's. I'd strongly suggest staying away from the Q series. Very difficult to drive properly. I think the S series are far more "musical". If you have the $$$ to spend,I'm sure the "M"' series will be wonderful...
That is a strong warning. Have you heard the Q1 or Q3? I have heard them both sound excellent in the right room and system. Speaker positioning is critical. I have also heard the Q5, and yes, it is a very tough load.
Actually, I think not that critical for Q3, certainly compared to ported speakers like Wilson, etc. I can be laying down on my 3-seater couch with one ear pointing towards the speakers and my head next to the wall and they still sound great. Electronics are important, and everything else. If you still get good sound in the way I often find myself listening tells me that speaker positioning is not all that critical. I also got good sound from S3 (which is what I upgraded from).