Don, have you ever seen or heard PG's modified Maggies?
Calling him a "back woods" wood butcher is a bit offensive. He does live in a small community in PA, not NYC, but I fail to see what difference that makes (if anything, I'd say it works in his favor). His profession is cabinet maker and furniture builder, a trade he followed long before his audio hobby brought him to begin speaker modifications. Every comment I've read on his woodworking, by both those who applaud his mods and those who are less appreciative, praise his craftsmanship level skill.
Regarding crossovers, the one PG builds is based on an earlier Magnepan design, not one of his own. Yes he does upgrade all the parts quality but that is a common modification, including those who choose to maintain the current crossover design. Reports by anyone who has upgraded parts identify far more than "slightly" improved performance.
And yes, there is skepticism regarding the increased efficiency. But many owners have reported increased loudness levels, regardless if that was quantified by measurements.
Saygrr, I agree regarding searching the Planar Asylum and might add the Planar Circle.
Calling him a "back woods" wood butcher is a bit offensive. He does live in a small community in PA, not NYC, but I fail to see what difference that makes (if anything, I'd say it works in his favor). His profession is cabinet maker and furniture builder, a trade he followed long before his audio hobby brought him to begin speaker modifications. Every comment I've read on his woodworking, by both those who applaud his mods and those who are less appreciative, praise his craftsmanship level skill.
Regarding crossovers, the one PG builds is based on an earlier Magnepan design, not one of his own. Yes he does upgrade all the parts quality but that is a common modification, including those who choose to maintain the current crossover design. Reports by anyone who has upgraded parts identify far more than "slightly" improved performance.
And yes, there is skepticism regarding the increased efficiency. But many owners have reported increased loudness levels, regardless if that was quantified by measurements.
Saygrr, I agree regarding searching the Planar Asylum and might add the Planar Circle.