Magico Q1 ...

[VT Skier]

Q1s are definitely smaller, but they're both damn heavy with the stands.

[rlacoste]

Based on SS measurements the B1 starts to roll-off at 100Hz and at 20Hz they are 30db down! I am pretty sure the Q1 has better bass extension. It is typical in the audio world for people to misperceive exaggerated mid bass with bass. The entire staff of Stereophile does that all the time

[Kingsrule]

I heard the Q1's in a large room (approx 25x20x12) and the bass was pretty impressive
In the same room I heard the Q3's. In many ways the 1's were more defined and realistic.
And they played louder than needed!
The 3's obviously had better bass.....
The 1's also are much more interesting to look at.

[VT Skier]

Sounds like you're leaning toward Q1s. My room is smaller than your demo room, and I'm having trouble deciding as well, although the significant price difference will probably clinch it. I also plan to listen to the S5 before making up my mind.

[frequentflyer]

Originally Posted by g997

I heard the Q1's in a large room (approx 25x20x12) and the bass was pretty impressive
In the same room I heard the Q3's. In many ways the 1's were more defined and realistic.
And they played louder than needed!
The 3's obviously had better bass.....
The 1's also are much more interesting to look at.

Do the 1s and 3s image and soundstage the same? What does one get going the Q3 route over the Q1 other than better bass?

[perrew]

So, anyone heard the Q1 and CR-1s ?

[Kingsrule]

Originally Posted by frequentflyer

Do the 1s and 3s image and soundstage the same? What does one get going the Q3 route over the Q1 other than better bass?

That is something you'll have to determine for yourself
For me, the one room I heard both in, the 1's image were much more realistic.
And the 3's bass weren't that much better although they were more fleshed out but not to a defining point for me. I would need more time with both to really decide between the two..

[VT Skier]

I agree with all of the foregoing, and I think the S5 may be promising as well. If one can get over paying so much for a stand-mount, the Q1 is an unbelievable speaker.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by perrew

So, anyone heard the Q1 and CR-1s ?

I have heard them both but only in the rooms at RMAF. I want to like the Q1's but they left far too much to be desired at least in that environment. From what I heard I would take the CR1's over all but a handful of speakers, no matter the size.

Jim

[dcc]

Any Q1 users on AA?