What are peole's thoughts on the M-5 these days?

[scooter]

I was going to buy either a pair of S-5 or S-3 once my construction is done. However, a few pairs of M-5s have shown up on the used market. My room is small at 15.5x15 but has a large 7' opening in the back into the new addition (another 11x15). Would they overwhelm my room?

 

[CharlesL]

I would guess that with two 9" woofers, the M5 may not be producing more bass than an S5. Your room, with the opening should be able to accommodate an S5.

 

[KeithR]

I've been tempted many times at 30k- and below 20k, its just an incredible speaker. I really like birch-ply cabinets and soft dome tweets. The only issue is its a pig to drive which has kept me away.

The M5 is a much bigger speaker than the S5, so will have more extension.

 

[Dpod4]

I think magico has improved their engineering since the M5 was produced so more bang for the buck with S series and more SOTA with Q series. But imho the m5 is the best looking speaker they ever built.