Magico Q-Sub 15’s

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A few pictures from yesterday’s Magico Q-Sub 15’s install.

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Mike,

Interesting placement with the transducers firing left/right. Did they start out this way or make the switch after taking spectrum data?

Eric
 
Cincy2 said:
Mike,

Interesting placement with the transducers firing left/right. Did they start out this way or make the switch after taking spectrum data?

Eric
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The subs are very flexible due to the software which controls them. Ideally, the subs should be behind the mains.


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Makes sense. The DSP would correct for any modes. Does a mortal human have any chance of getting them set up or do you need a PhD in quantum physics?

EG
 
Cincy2 said:
Makes sense. The DSP would correct for any modes. Does a mortal human have any chance of getting them set up or do you need a PhD in quantum physics?

EG
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Myself, Peter and one other person from Magico measure the room and dial the subs in perfectly.


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Mike said:
Myself, Peter and one other person from Magico measure the room and dial the subs in perfectly.


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Mike,

I’m guessing those Q-Subs are mighty fast if they are designed to keep pace with Magico’s latest speaker models. Do you think the Q-Subs could keep up with a good set of planar speakers like Alsyvox?

Ken
 
Wow, another Magico/Pass system. I've heard the Q subs set up well at Goodwins. It sounded great and integration was exemplary. They are massive, heavy, and expensive, but at this level, could be a very nice addition to a system.
 
Are the subs sitting on MPods or QPods? 3 or 4 per sub?

Were the 3 of u all at the install or was the programming done remotely?

How did u wire the system to incorporate the subs?

Is the sub program both Mac and Windows or just Windows?

Do the subs come with the software and microphone?
 
They are on 4 stock feet. MPOD upgrade to follow.

Mike and Peter were on site. There was remote programming involved as well.

Subs receive direct output from preamp via XLR. Mains run their normal, full range. Subs are contoured via DSP to correct overall system response.

DSP software for both Windows and MAC.

No, microphone and sound analysis software not included.
 
Cincy2 said:
Mike,

Interesting placement with the transducers firing left/right. Did they start out this way or make the switch after taking spectrum data?

Eric
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This is also exactly how REL recommend to place their subs, firing diagonally through the room.

Slight correction: now I see the subs are pointing 90 degrees to the listening position. REL recommendation is more like 45 degrees.


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Dream subs - luckily I lack the space [emoji3].


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Alpinist said:
Mike,

I’m guessing those Q-Subs are mighty fast if they are designed to keep pace with Magico’s latest speaker models. Do you think the Q-Subs could keep up with a good set of planar speakers like Alsyvox?

Ken
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Absolutely. They keep up with Avantgarde’s.


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Regarding orientation - I’m not sure it’s clear in the photos but each subwoofer has two 15” drivers, one on each end. So both subs are firing both left and right. Both subs could have been rotated to any position - this is the orientation Peter chose.
 
The Sandman said:
Regarding orientation - I’m not sure it’s clear in the photos but each subwoofer has two 15” drivers, one on each end. So both subs are firing both left and right. Both subs could have been rotated to any position - this is the orientation Peter chose.
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Thanks Howard for the clarification. Then a diagonal orientation would only make sense, if there is a lots of space behind the subs.

The REL diagonal orientation is a function of one front- and one downfiring membrane.

Congrats for the superb subs, must be a fantastic sound.


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So how does it work getting Magico people on-site to do these installs, their airfares and time etc chargeable to the client?
 
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