Alsyvox planars...prepare to sell your Magico's, YG's, Wilson's, Cessaro's. Maggie's, and all others!!

[Rhapsody]

Hi Bob,

My apologies, you did answer my question in your original post. I was multi-tasking (working from home) and I entirely missed it. I own a pair of MSB M204 monoblocks (Class A) that are on the sidelines. Do you know anyone who has tried them with the Alsyvox?

Thanks,
Ken

Hi Ken,

I have not heard anyone that has used the MSB M204s monos on the Alsyvox. I think I would have heard about it. I know they would light them up in a good way. I have heard the M204s several times in the past, very nice amps imho. I would bet it would sound VG (depending on properly set up with good matching pre/front end etc) but no I have not heard of anyone with that combination.

 

[BillK]

What mainstream amps do the Alsyvox sound great with? They had some amp choices at the audio shows that I’m totally unfamiliar with, which makes me wary.

They sound absolutely incredible with Ayre as well; really any high quality amp capable of driving a four ohm load should work well.

 

[Levitator]

I recently heard them with Ypsilon amps and they sounded very good.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

My friend has heard the alsyvox speakers and he wasn’t to impressed. He liked the magnapan 30.7s better.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

As always comes down to personal taste.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Pulls pin on hand grenade & throws it....

Don’t get what your saying.

 

[Rob181]

Don’t get what your saying.

Apologies - tried to place two of your posts into one response - still haven't worked out how to do that yet - you will note it has since been deleted.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Apologies - tried to place two of your posts into one response - still haven't worked out how to do that yet - you will note it has since been deleted.

No worries at all.

 

[BillK]

My friend has heard the alsyvox speakers and he wasn’t to impressed. He liked the magnapan 30.7s better.

Must not like bass; no Magnepan since the original Tympani IV, including the 30.7 as demoed on its factory tour, has any.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Must not like bass; no Magnepan since the original Tympani IV, including the 30.7 as demoed on its factory tour, has any.

That’s a load of bull. I get plenty of bass in my room with the 30.7s

 

[Addicted to hifi]

In the right room with the right amplifier they are capable of excellent bass

 

[Addicted to hifi]

I am not a fan of speakers that over power in the bass. That is unnatural sound.

 

[BillK]

I haven't heard your room, but I've head many Magnepans in other rooms, none of which (aside from the Tympani IV) had any bass.

I've stated before if the factory rep (it may have even been the designer) taking speakers on a factory tour can't make the speaker sound "right," that doesn't bode well for anyone else.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

I haven't heard your room, but I've head many Magnepans in other rooms, none of which (aside from the Tympani IV) had any bass.

I've stated before if the factory rep (it may have even been the designer) taking speakers on a factory tour can't make the speaker sound "right," that doesn't bode well for anyone else.

I believe you.I must be lucky because I get good bass with them.they are room fussy but I had them set up with the help of the dealer.I also have the base panels against the side walls.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

In free space they will struggle for bass but the bass panels against the side walls like I have I get plenty of bass.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

i have had friends tell me the bass is two much in my room but that person owns Martin Logan clx Which have less bass than my Magnapan.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

I heard a lot of these dealers rooms were not right for the 30.7s. They are fussy and will work in some rooms and not others.I bought a pair of 20.7s to see how they work in my room before buying the 30.7s.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

I haven't heard your room, but I've head many Magnepans in other rooms, none of which (aside from the Tympani IV) had any bass.

I've stated before if the factory rep (it may have even been the designer) taking speakers on a factory tour can't make the speaker sound "right," that doesn't bode well for anyone else.

What speakers do you own?

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Magnapan bass is very natural that it sounds like a natural live performance,it doesn’t exaggerate the bass like a lot of speakers.

 

[Rhapsody]

Magnapan bass is very natural that it sounds like a natural live performance,it doesn’t exaggerate the bass like a lot of speakers.

The Magnapans are super speakers. I think I've owned 5+ pairs over the last 40 years. Have always enjoyed my time with them.

Have you thought of starting a thread about your 3.7s where you would be able to discuss them in detail and involve Maggie lovers?

Even though you have never heard the Alsyvox personally you would be able to note how your friends have heard the Alsyvox and how they preferred the Magnepans.

In this Alsyvox thread where people who have actually heard the Alsyvox speakers and have discussed the likes and dislikes when hearing the speakers, it has proved to be an interesting thread.

I personally can't get a good understanding from your comments about "your friend" ie, where he heard the speakers? What size room? How were the speakers set up? What were the electronics? What system does your friend have? What are his/her sonic preferences?

Always eager to discuss preferences and the pro's, con's of any speaker with someone who has heard a specific speaker. Having an intelligent conversation with someone about any speaker with someone that has not personally heard a particular speaker, not so much.