@northman, yeah, that event certainly set my life on a different trajectory. But all is good now with a new lady, new perspective, etc. Maybe the quest for a "new" sound is just an extension of that. By the way, I have no plans to sell the Maggies...just curious about different speakers I suppose. At the price point of the entry level Tektons, even if they don't work out, I'm not out a lot of money. Thanks for the kind words.
Maggies to Tekton?
Hey Audiogon-ers. I've only posted a few times, as I mostly enjoy reading the threads and comments. I've been a 20+ year Maggie owner, and I currently have the 1.7s in my "new" (post divorce) house. I'm a big Maggie fan, but lately I've been craving something different...something with oomph and excitement - a dynamic speaker that will get my mojo going on jazz and modern rock. The Tekton line-up piques my interest, especially the affordable models - Mini Lore and Lore Ref. I mean, damn, for under a grand I can take the plunge. Plus, they have a 60 day return policy! My amp is the McIntosh MA 252, and I have a Sony HAP player for digital and Music Hall 'table for LPs. My questions: For the extra money, is the Tekton Lore Reference the way to go? Is there another affordable, high efficiency brand that I should consider? Is there anyone out there who has gone from Maggie to another (dynamic) brand and hasn't regretted the move? Thanks!
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@lpretiring, thanks for the comments. I’d like to spend less than a grand, hence my focus on the Lore Mini or Lore Reference. I’m just dipping my toe into the waters of efficient, dynamic speakers. If I had $3k or $4k to spend, the OB Spatials would be a contender for sure. I’m pretty sure I’ll pull the trigger on the Reference model. At the very least, it should be fun to try out some new gear! All the best, Jerry |
@pure_dave, bass in my set-up is next to nothing unless I crank the bass control on my McIntosh. Even then, I wouldn’t call it powerful or dynamic. I’m talking about the Maggies without the powered subs, so maybe it’s a moot point. My old 250 wpc Musical Fidelity integrated definitely had the HP to control the low end on my 1.6s. Forgot to mention that...my old Maggies, in the large room, were 1.6s. Maybe I’m comparing apples and oranges? I wouldn’t think the 1.7s would sound much different than the 1.6s. @pinwa, Like you, I’m not sure I’ve optimized the placement, but I just don’t have a lot of room to play with. Also, on some recordings, the Maggie magic is there, on others it’s missing. I suppose one could say that about any loudspeaker. Maggies have their “lane”, and when they drift out of that lane, the results can be underwhelming. I still love them though. : ) |
@gdnrbob & @speedbump6...thanks for the input. Consider me warned on returns. At less than a grand, if I don’t want to mess around with a return and the speakers are pretty good (but not exactly to my liking), I can always set them up in a basement listening area. My 1.6s were magical in my old house (a really big room and muscular amp), but the 1.7s not so much in my smallish listening room now. I sold most of my equipment after my divorce. The MA 252 is a nice piece, but I’m afraid it doesn’t have the horsepower to make the Maggies sing. |
Hey, thanks again everyone for your advice, comments, etc. Much appreciated. Here’s a photo of my listening/living room. Very soon, I’ll have a finished basement to equipment with audio gear. I have stuff laying around, so no sweat at all. 😀 ~ Jerry https://1drv.ms/u/s!An_54gE357_Hgz7DOHj7tWsOVwsX |