Magico 3

I assumes you are talking about the V3. I am a Mini 1 owner who decided after a long self debate and few listening sessions to order a pair of V3 instated of upgrading my Mini. I have heard the Mini 2 and I can agree with all that has been said about them (You can read it on the avguide forum). I also had the opportunity to spend some time with the V3 and hear its strengths. I believe that the V3, overall, has more to offer then the Mini. They are truly 2 very different speakers. When the qualities of the Minis are easily detected, it takes a bit more time to realize what the V3 are doing. I will argue that its 6” pure midrange is much more transparent then the Mini 7” woofer and therefore let you hear more of “faulty” setups issues. I did not pick up on that until we changed cables and completely transformed the sound of the V3. I have never heard such a transformation before. These speakers are so transparent and linear that passing judgment on them is very tricky. It took me some time to figure out that I am actually “hearing more” with them then I do with the Minis. I also love the bass and the sense of ease they have over the Mini.

I heard the speakers at the HE2007 as well. Although, I could hear the potential, the overall performance was nothing like the one I have heard recently. Understanding the V3 better now, explain much of what I was hearing at the show. The dealer demoing the V3 insisted of turning off all other digital equipments he had in the room other than the one we listen to. The difference was shocking. The sound gotten more dimensional, a glare that was riding the top was completely gone. These speakers are so transparent and uncolored that you have to recalibrate you thinking to understand what is going on. Very impressive and, IMO unique.

Please do not get me wrong. The Mini 1 and 2 are truly amazing loudspeakers and I never heard them sounding less than spectacular at shows, dealers and my house (Well, excluding one RMF at Rowland room, but he was paring them with a sub he built). I really had a hard time deciding but the more I listen the V3 the more I realize what potential they have. By the end of the day, I feel that they may have more to offer then the Mini. Will report back once I get them.

Yep, I am sure, much more satisfying. Like we never heard Lowthers before. Only this time, it is really good... BTW, what a nice thing to say to someone who just ordered a V3 (You got me worried for a second, thank god for Google).

I wonder what constitute as “warmth or lushness from a speaker”. Both these words have a positive connotation to them but yet, I would not want them in my system unless they are embedded in the recording I am listening to. I have heard the V3, and my Mini 1 for that matter, sound both cold and warm, dry or lush, depending on set-up and source. I think you can make them what you like depending on how you run them. I do agree, to some they will not grab attention the way some, usually ported design with access energy in the 60-80Hz, loudspeakers do. To my ears, the transparency and linearity, of these speakers are intoxicating and unique. I have heard glimpse of it on the Mini 1. I believe that the V3 is taking this concept to a new level.

I do not think that the built quality is any different. It is less elaborate, but just as exquisite as the Mini. I do agree, the Mini is more of a statement then the V3. You do give up on the fine and truly unique design of the Mini but the fullness of the V3 and, IMO, more transparent midrange, is something I cherish. I do listen to big orchestral work and I think that the V3 will do wonders. But, I do agree, you cannot go wrong either way.