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What is your experience with Magico A3 or A5 speakers and the company as a whole?

Just auditioned a pair of Magico A3 and A5 speakers to replace my 20 year old B&W 802D (1st gen diamond).

Does anyone have any experience with either of these speakers since they are not cheap.

Also, not familiar with Magico as a company. Are they reputable, how is their customer service if you have an issue, etc. My electronics are PSaudio, and their customer service is 2nd to none.

Also, how safe is it to have a Beryllium tweeted in my home. I heard that if it breaks it is very dangerous to inhale any dust particles. For instance, Focal Sopra 3 put a metal cage around their Beryllium tweeter to keep probing fingers away from it. But the Magico speaker, it is unprotected. Heck, even the speaker does not come with a dust cover.

Please, any thoughts......and suggestions

 

 

onehorsepony
kennyc
2,877 posts
 

After demoing many top speakers at audio stores and shows, Magico and YG resonated with me. Magico is sonically neutral and is on the cutting edge of speaker design and manufacturing.  Their factory tour was impressive including using the latest computer analysis tools.

Compared to Magico’s other offerings, the small A3 sounded too lightweight for my tastes.  The A5 sonically punches above its price point, but when I demoed the A5, it didn’t sound great commonly due to poor hotel room conditions

The most important thing is to find a speaker that subjectively personally resonates with you.  Also think about accompanying electronics to match the speakers.

incorrigable
202 posts
 

We were on our way to listen to a Magico speaker but stopped along the way to hear the Yamaha NS-5000. Bought the Yamaha's. 

jfrost27
98 posts
 

You might like the Legacy Audio Aeris in the M5 price range. Not only do they sound awesome, they are beautiful too. 
In the A3 price range, the Focus XD. 

dayglow
2,436 posts
 

The current Magico A5 is a significant upgrade from the A3. Magico, please update the A Series and make them more amplifier friendly!

zlone
1,337 posts
 

I suggest that you expand your search, especially given the price range you are considering. My only experience with Magico is AXPONA, but I have left the room each time wondering what people see in these speakers. They sound dry to me.

Rockport and QLN are excellent suggestions. These sound natural and will deliver the bass response you seek. I would highly recommend attending a show, AXPONA is just around the corner. While not ideal for focused auditions, you will get to sample a large array of speakers, and you will come away with some favorites that you can pursue for in depth auditions.

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