Opinions on the Magico V3?

ack

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I find it quite curious that there no mention of the formidable Rockport or Evolution Acoustics speakers in this discussion .. These to me along with the Von Scweikert are amongs the best box speakers one should look into ... The real contenders... I particulalrly like the modular concept of the Evolution Acoustics MM series where one can grow up to the MM3 from the MM1 ...

I mentioned early on that the Rockport Ankaa is at the top my list. Evolution is out of the question - one single dealer on the other side of the country - although I really like the principles of their designs.
 

Bruce B

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Evolution is out of the question - one single dealer on the other side of the country - although I really like the principles of their designs.

And why not... the designer of the Evolution Acoustics speakers (Kevin Malmgren) was a designer at Von Schweikert. They do share similarities.

I've heard every speaker in the Magico line (except for Ultimate II) in many venues and have not liked any of them.

I agree with others that you should also look into the Sophia III, VR-5 and the Evolutions. The best part as said about the Evolutions is that they are modular and you can add as funds become available. Jonathan is a stand up guy that stands behind his products.
 

Gregadd

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The best part as said about the Evolutions is that they are modular and you can add as funds become available. Jonathan is a stand up guy that stands behind his products.

Portins omitted.


The YG Acoustics is also modular and can be upgraded with your progression in audio.
 

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And why not... the designer of the Evolution Acoustics speakers (Kevin Malmgren) was a designer at Von Schweikert. They do share similarities.

Just not willing to make the trip. The line needs more industry support for me to consider it.
 

ack

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Let's get back to the V3... Magico claims the cones of their drivers weigh 7 grams. Is that low or high? Seems quite high????
 

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I've heard both V3s and Sashas many times and ultimately prefer V3s (although at different dealers---in fact, dealers can't sell both thanks to Dave Wilson). I find them inherently more musical and use a much better tweeter to my ears. Sashas are also harder to drive, ironically, despite not having a sealed cabinet. From an engineering point of view, I much prefer Magico--which now makes most of their own drivers. (the V3 is a modded ring radiator still, but that will soon change i bet). I did not hear a midbass to bass transition problem that Marty notices---although unlike most Wilsons, they don't have exaggerated bass. I almost purchased Maxx2s---but just did not feel ultimately i would be happy with that egregious bass boost even in my large room. Wilson has pretty much just been refining the same speaker/concept for 10 years, and the latest iterations are clearly a leap above the 6 and 7s or yesteryear.... while Magico seems to be pushing the envelope a bit more. Of course ymmv and this all comes from someone who has owned Wilson in the past.

I'm not sure how the Sasha yields more resolution since it shares the tweet and mid with the Sophia3 and Maxx3---and now both crossovers are at the bottom. In fact, I'm not sure why folks would buy the Sasha now. I would step up to Maxx3 or just buy Sophia3s. 5hz in bass isn't worth 10k to me, but to each his own.
 
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