I have not heard magico but what you are looking for you will not find with B&W. I would add the Revel Studio 2 to your list to demo, good bass and an all around good speaker.
Best Small Floorstander for Rock Music -Magico/B&W
Hope the forum can help with some recommendations.
I have a smaller room - 13.5 by 15.5 feet.
Currently using all Bryston components. (lots of clean, high power)
For the past 5 years have been using B&W 804S which I like but have always felt a little bit harsh, not an impressive soundstage, and the bass a bit muddy.
Currently looking too upgrade. I have demoed the Magico V2 in my house and absolutely love it except I find the bass lacking. I just find a lack of emotion on the lower end, especially the bass drum and guitar just not extending. Part of this is very likely due to the Magico not being ported but I still feel a bitter mre bottom end presence would be a big improvement - I am not looking for a big slam speaker.
The size of the Magico V2 and 80S4 are perfect aesthetically for the room and ideally would like an option of similar sizing.
The V3 I have also heard but found it maybe a bit big for the room and the lower bass not much of an improvement over the V2 (however I did not hear them side by side so any comments on this would be welcome).
I have a smaller room - 13.5 by 15.5 feet.
Currently using all Bryston components. (lots of clean, high power)
For the past 5 years have been using B&W 804S which I like but have always felt a little bit harsh, not an impressive soundstage, and the bass a bit muddy.
Currently looking too upgrade. I have demoed the Magico V2 in my house and absolutely love it except I find the bass lacking. I just find a lack of emotion on the lower end, especially the bass drum and guitar just not extending. Part of this is very likely due to the Magico not being ported but I still feel a bitter mre bottom end presence would be a big improvement - I am not looking for a big slam speaker.
The size of the Magico V2 and 80S4 are perfect aesthetically for the room and ideally would like an option of similar sizing.
The V3 I have also heard but found it maybe a bit big for the room and the lower bass not much of an improvement over the V2 (however I did not hear them side by side so any comments on this would be welcome).