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Are Magnepan MG-IIIa speakers problematic?

I have read on different postings how magnepans are difficult to setup, difficult to maintain, and basically are like a high-maintenance girlfriend or wife. I have the opportunity to purchase a pair of MG-IIIA speakers. I would love some feedback...Thanks...Also, can you still get support for them through Magnepan?
surferm10
tda44
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i had a pair of mgII a's. they are now my son's. the set up is so critical but when you find that sweetspot it was worth it. the roon i listened to them in was asymetrical and don't know if i ever got the most out of them. i still love that honest sound they make.
mdl
6 posts
 

You need to have room for them. You need to have sufficient power for them. Beyond that... a true audio classic and a great speaker. Magnepan will rebuild them if necessary I believe (though not cheap.. and expensive to ship).

A good source of info is: http://www.integracoustics.com/MUG/MUG/

The ribbon tweeter on them is simply amazing. The maggie bass is also extremely nice.

mdl.
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
Yes they can be "troublesome" however they are well worth the effort- much like a high-maintenance girlfriend :o) Magnepan still repairs them and with MUG you can't lose anything you need help with you can find there. If you are getting a good deal and the rest of your system is up to the task of driving them go for it! There is a reason magnepan has the cult like following it does.
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