You head the Maggies in someone's office?! Wow, I would like an office like that!
The MMG's are excellent for the price, within their limitations. They are capable of life-like imaging, but can be fussy about placement (they really need to be pulled out into the room more than average), require a high-powered amp, and really do need a sub (or a pair or subs, if you subscribe to that theory). The bass sounds weak relative to box speakers.
It largely depends on your room, associated equipment, and type of music as to whether the MMG's represent a screaming bargain or good speakers that just aren't a good fit for your situation. They excel at chamber music and some jazz, but for rock or dynamic orchestral music I prefer standard box speakers.
I tried the MMG's on Magnepan's free trial, and while I appreciated some things that they did well, I ended up sending them back because I listen to a wide array of music that I didn't feel didn't consistently play to the strengths of the MMG's.
IMHO, of course.
Michael
The MMG's are excellent for the price, within their limitations. They are capable of life-like imaging, but can be fussy about placement (they really need to be pulled out into the room more than average), require a high-powered amp, and really do need a sub (or a pair or subs, if you subscribe to that theory). The bass sounds weak relative to box speakers.
It largely depends on your room, associated equipment, and type of music as to whether the MMG's represent a screaming bargain or good speakers that just aren't a good fit for your situation. They excel at chamber music and some jazz, but for rock or dynamic orchestral music I prefer standard box speakers.
I tried the MMG's on Magnepan's free trial, and while I appreciated some things that they did well, I ended up sending them back because I listen to a wide array of music that I didn't feel didn't consistently play to the strengths of the MMG's.
IMHO, of course.
Michael