Got the new Maggies a couple of weeks ago to replace my 1.6s. They are very fine sounding panels, a step change above the 1.6s I had for over ten years. I got the silver aluminum stiles with the upgraded black sock.
There is much more clarity and openness (crossover parts do matter) and there is more stable imaging (the panel is more stable too.
Right now I am running them on a Forte amp by Nelson Pass until my Audio Research VT-100 is retrofitted with the new KT120 tubes ARC has gone to. Expecting more bass, better mids, and more reliability.
I listen to a lot to more expensive speakers and these $2K definitely sound more along the lines of a $10K+ speaker.
I'm very happy. They are still breaking in which I suspect will go on for 3-5 months, based on the 1.6s and my prior IIIas.
It's pretty clear though that the ribbon technology has take the Maggies to a new level.
There is much more clarity and openness (crossover parts do matter) and there is more stable imaging (the panel is more stable too.
Right now I am running them on a Forte amp by Nelson Pass until my Audio Research VT-100 is retrofitted with the new KT120 tubes ARC has gone to. Expecting more bass, better mids, and more reliability.
I listen to a lot to more expensive speakers and these $2K definitely sound more along the lines of a $10K+ speaker.
I'm very happy. They are still breaking in which I suspect will go on for 3-5 months, based on the 1.6s and my prior IIIas.
It's pretty clear though that the ribbon technology has take the Maggies to a new level.