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Today was hunting day for a new set of speakers.I had in mind a few diff brands/models EX: Anthony Gallo,ProAc, and Martin Logan.
I have heard all 3 brands and the models of each brand i was thinking about buying before,but today was the day i would pick a pair for my 2nd system.

After hours of shooting the breeze and listening sessions with my salesman with the 3 diff speakers i still could not decide ......so we took a coffee break and at that point he says to me "Why dont you try a pair of Maggies"?..........ive never truly listened to a pair of maggies before and replied to him .."Yeah,but Maggies are bright speakers......yes?"......he looked and smiled and we proceded into the Maggie room and for another 3 hours i listened to the Maggie 12's and LOVED what i heard.....wide soundstage/open/airy midrange and the Bass while not thundershaking in this model.....it was punchy/clean and well controlled for the size of the speaker.

30 minutes later and im loading my new Magneplanar 12's into my home:)......they are playing thru my Mcintosh Amps quite lively with Pink Floyds Wish You Were Here :) ..........i am so happy i decided to give Magnepan speakers a chance and destroy a stereotype i had about them....in another 100-200 hours they should really be opened up/broken in !:)

Congrad's Michael... amazing how those window shopping expeditions turn out to be so much more.

Enjoy! :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Masterlu (Post 329454)

Congrad's Michael... amazing how those window shopping expeditions turn out to be so much more.

Enjoy! :thumbsup:

Thanks Ivan:thumbsup: .....Melody Gardot is playing thru them now.....such a lively midrange.

---This is great Michael! ...You inspire me. :thumbsup:
I never heard Maggies before, not that I can recall.

Congrats Michael, some great speakers there. Magnepan are coming out with some great sounding gear of late.

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Originally Posted by LordoftheRingsEE (Post 329472)

---This is great Michael! ...You inspire me. :thumbsup:
I never heard Maggies before, not that I can recall.

I was the same way(never heard them before),but heard plenty about them....if you get the chance Bob give them a listen......The Magnepan 12's are going to be great for my 2nd system after i have them broken in on the Mac's.

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Originally Posted by bzr (Post 329473)

Congrats Michael, some great speakers there. Magnepan are coming out with some great sounding gear of late.

I agree with you there!..............they are a very lively speaker in the 1K range IMO.

Michael welcome to the amazing sound of Magnepans!
Excellent choice :thumbsup:
Your McIntosh and Maggie system makes for a terrific combination :music:

Congratulations Michael!

Mike

Congratulations! fantastic choice :banana: I am a bit biased I must admit having owned Magnepans for the last 10+years. :yes: