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Stereo Mojo.com says the MM Micro One sounds better than the Magico Q1 in their RMAF Show review. Having attended this show and hearing both speakers(different systems, but both very expensive) I`d agree the Evolution speaker was much better and certainly more involving and natural.
I would assume at a cost factor 10x higher the Magico used more expensive parts. So itemizing various parts/prices is`nt always an accurate way to judge the finished product. DOC77 what`s the point in focusing on the individual speaker part cost? Ultimately the ability to reproduce music well is the only meaningful objective. |
I find Stereo Mojo more credible than Jonathan Valin.After hearing those speakers, Stereo Mojo was "much" closer to the truth than Valin`s gushing review. I thought the Frizt speakers were better sounding than the MagicoQ1 YMMV. |
Jtinn,
My assumption regarding higher part cost price for the Magico could certainly be wrong. I was giving them the benetfit of doubt given the large price difference between the two speakers.
You are correct, part cost may not necessarialy be higher. |
Usermanual,
"Magico bashing" or just simply people honestly expressing their opinions after hearing and comparing various speakers.
Wirhout question there were those at RMAF who thought the Q1 was good or even great sounding (not me). Taste and preference are what they are.
I think what struck many listeners is that for 25K the Q1 was not impressive and in fact in their opinion this speaker was out performed dy considerably less costly speakers under similar show conditions.
Some will find the Q1 superb and a very fair value, if that`s the case then I say go for it.
At 1/10 the cost I found the Micro One to sound superior, at the very least I can say the system sounds better than the Magico room/system.
It you really like the Magico and trust your ears, why would you care about other`s contrary impressions ? |
Usermanual,
My reference was your statement about listeners in various rooms prefering their "1500.00" speakers to the Magico Q1.
They were expressing a choice just as you are. You like This speaker, nothing wrong with that. |
Usermanual okay I understand, reading your earlier post that was`nt clear, as show attendees made similar statements/comparisons also. |
Excellent point Bryon, there`s no place to hide flaws as you increase the quality of accompanying components, it`s all laid bare and exposed.It is indeed a tribute when a modest priced component can shine with far more expensive audio gear. |
It may be difficult to find someone who`s heard these speakers in the same system for direct comparison. Most people likely heard them seperately under show conditions. I had a good listen to both of them in their respective rooms at RMAF 2011. How much each speaker contributed to the overall sound is hard to determine as you`re listening to an entire system.
The Evolution room did sound much better, the music reproduction was very natural,fluid,involving and quite realistic. The Magico room in contrast struck me as mechanical,artificial and less believable, It was`nt organic and lacked a musical flow,it came across as hifi rather than natural.
Could it be show enviroment? The Evolution was good under the same conditions.Could it be The Magico sound does`nt appeal to me? Really can`t say(it`s possible I could like other Magico models if I heard them). What I heard from the Micro one last year is similar to what new owners are begining to post now on this thread. For a small speaker it made an impression on me.a very good one.I wonder if show conditions are as limiting as some believe.At that same RMAF I listened to the Concert Fidelity-Kaiser Kawero system and it was an absolute realistic sonic joy, there was just beautiful music in that room.Just one humble opinion.
Regards, |
Glory,
How does the presentation of this system differ from your primary system(Zu and ASR)?
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Bryon,
Your advice is well reasoned and thoughtful.
I heard the Micro One and it is a very natural and good sounding speaker(as are their larger models).
I wish the company sucess with this smaller model which many music lovers will find relatively affordable.
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Hi Agear,
There seem to be quite a number of audio components that measure average(sometimes even poor) yet reviewers and listeners say they sound excellent(the converse occurs also).All I can say is under show conditions at RMAF 2011 the Micro one system/room clearly sounded much better than the Magico system. Why? who knows.Don`t know if measurements would explain this, I doubt it.
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The country of orgin for various parts does`nt matter. I`m sure the spectrum of quality in china is broad as it is in any other country.The only thing that matters is the sound performance,reliability,support/customer service and relative value to competing companies. The market will decide the sucess of this new speaker.Early favorable impressions are a good start.
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The cost of a speaker compared to the speaker stand should`nt matter.High quality speakers deserve good stands. Some speakers more expensive than the MM Micro one sound inferior and no stand(regardless of its cost ) will change that reality. The focus should be audio performance quality not an arbitrary speaker/stand price ratio.
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Glory,
"it is very musically convincing"
That says quite a lot.This seems like a long term satisfying system you have.
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Glory,
Thanks, this sounds like a very nice long term system,enjoy.
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