Anyone compare the Magico A-5's vs the Older Q-5 speakers?

[Maggitas]

I am interested in purchasing a new pair of Magico speakers. I am interested in these two models. Has anyone had any experience with both? I was curious as to the differences. Does the newer A-5 Best the venerable Q-5?

 

[PeterA]

I am interested in purchasing a new pair of Magico speakers. I am interested in these two models. Has anyone had any experience with both? I was curious as to the differences. Does the newer A-5 Best the venerable Q-5?

I’ve heard the Q5 and owed the Q3 for about eight years. I went to my local Magico dealer to hear the A5. When I told the dealer that I own the Q3 and was interested in hearing the A5, the owner of the dealership kept telling me I wouldn’t be interested in listening to the A5 because the Q3 was so superior. Now the Q5 needs a lot more power to drive it. I think the Q3 is actually a better speaker, but I have not heard them side-by-side.