Strange, but true. in my application Martin Logan Montis provide better bass and overall sound than Magico S5, but this is what I have3 expected. S5 is a transparent audiophile speakers that will shine only when driven by first rate electronics and cables. In my setup for surround sound the S5 was just too flat, bass shy. although I heard improvement over old surrounds in clarity and transparency, but I don't think that justify the cost. I think I better get a pair of Montis, EFX, Balance Force 212 to use in my system. Proceed HPA3 had no problem driving Montis via 15 meters of 16AWG cables.
I will spend a few days to set position and bass level of Montis before returning them, S5 were packed and returned already.
Toga
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