Q5, Q3 Speaker position?

[Kingsrule]

Good to know
How far away was the chair from speakers?

[metaphacts]

Originally Posted by VT Skier

GJ,

I just heard the Q3s at Ears Nova, where they were not much more than 20" out in the room, playing with the new Constellation gear (stereo amp, preamp) and the dCS Paganini. They were exquisite in every way. I don't think you'll have any problem with placement.

I was comparing them to the Rockport Avior, which is a very, very good speaker. Probably 90% as good for quite a bit less. But once you hear the Magico, it might be tough to settle for less.

The Sasha is the first Wilson speaker I've really liked, but these two are better, to my ear.

Joshua Cohn at Ears Nova was very helpful, extremely knowledgeable and a nice guy. I haven't made up my mind yet -- I heard the Q1s briefly, which also sounded very good, but I'd like to spend more time with them, and hear the S5s before deciding.

Jon

Joshua is quite good at making music with his systems.

[VT Skier]

Bill, I was shocked at how good the Q3s were. Quite remarkable. And I had been thinking all those reviewers were idiots with tin ears. I'm glad I tried again, although I was more interested in the Avior when I walked in.

GJ, the speakers were in a room about 16' x 25' with 11' or 12' ceilings. Set up on the long wall, and I think I was maybe 11' back from the center point between the speakers. The speakers were 8'-10' apart, toed in to the listening position. You could call Joshua Cohn to ask for room dimensions. Very nice guy, very helpful, knows his stuff. He still has very nice things to say about Bill's Strads too.

This was by far the best sound I have ever heard from any Magico, and I've heard them at multiple shows, set up by Alon Wolf and his crew, and at Goodwin's in Boston.

Jon

[metaphacts]

Originally Posted by VT Skier

This was by far the best sound I have ever heard from any Magico, and I've heard them at multiple shows, set up by Alon Wolf and his crew, and at Goodwin's in Boston.

Jon

As I said, Joshua knows how to make music.

[jghazal]

I also may be considering a Q5 and will have an issue regarding position. I won't be able to have the back of the speakers more than....2" from the front wall. Dealer is saying this should not be an issue give the closed design. Lateral walls are no problem with 7/8' in each. Distance between speakers will be 8' center to center. Any issue you guys see with this? Thanks