Magico S3 mk2
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kzhtoo
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Dangerous talk.
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Would probably depend on the size of his bass driver!!LOL ... I wonder what Dr. Sigmund Freud would have to say about this
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Measuregate , is it really over .....
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I can tell you the S3 Mk2 definitely has better midrange and top end than the Q3. I can't comment on the Mk2's bass yet as the example I heard only had about 30hrs on them. Maybe Mike could chime in?
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Bass is very good, especially with the SPOD's installed.
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Cheers Mike :thumbsup:. I know aural memory is a moveable feast, but how would you rate the S3 Mk's bass vs the Q3?
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Hmmm. Quality of bass (tight, defined, etc) goes to Q3. S3 mk2 has more bass and the quality performance level gets very close to the Q3 with SPOD's IMO.
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Thanks, Mike. Any thoughts on the relative performance wrt the highs and mids?
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Gotta give the edge to the S3 mk2. Superb midrange performance and clarity - especially after SPOD install. New tweeter is much better too. Ditto for the midrange on the S3 mk2.
I just want to add, the S3 mk1's is still one hell of a fine speaker. I heard it at the last show and it was still kicking ass and taking names. We have lots of S3 mk1 owners here. The S3 mk2 is more evolution than revolution, but worth it if you can swing the upgrade. The driver advancements are quite good.
In contrast, I honestly think the S5 mk2 is much more "revolutionary" over the S5 mk1. Ditto for the S1.
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Is there a consensus of opinion that S3Mk2 has higher pedigree than Q3?
The upgrade path options for me, from least to most expensive:
1. Put my S3 on SPOD;
2. Sell S3 and buy used Q3;
3. Sell S3 and buy new S3Mk2.
The upgrade path options for me, from least to most expensive:
1. Put my S3 on SPOD;
2. Sell S3 and buy used Q3;
3. Sell S3 and buy new S3Mk2.
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Option 3. And you can always upgrade later to S Pods
.To be honest - I have never developed a liking for the original Q series. I have always liked the old (original) M5, the Mini II bud didn't really care for the Q series. They never really sounded natural and 'right' to my ears, they were almost too articulate and too transparent. They lacked a certain warmth and body. The S series have changed all that.
I would get the S3 mk 2 over the Q3 any day of the week.
I would get the S3 mk 2 over the Q3 any day of the week.
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Option 3 vote here.
OK. This has thrown a spanner in my plan. I assumed Q3 was the better performer..it becomes an expensive hobby buying a new speaker and then upgrading to another new speaker about a year later. They depreciate in value that first year by 50%.