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Magico S5 vs Wilson Alexia

After all said and done, I'm down to these two speakers. Looking for thoughts from those who have heard both and why you would choose one over the other.

My room is 14 feet 6 inches by 25 feet.

My gear is still pretty much TBD based on speaker selection.

I listen to mostly jazz, some rock, etc.

Thanks.
mbovaird
ebm
5,165 posts
 
Magico is only clinical if you have the wrong amp,preamp and cables!!
peterayer
1,373 posts
 
The S5 is voiced to be slightly warmer and more robust than the Q series. I have read that it is selling briskly for a +$25K speaker. I agree with Ebm. It depends greatly on upstream components. I have heard seven different Magico models and not one has sounded "clinical" to me.

I own the Mini2s. I happen to think that Magico speakers sound best with Class A SS electronics and analog sources.
kiddman
341 posts
 
Who says they are so different from each other? They are much the same in the most important audiophile parameter: Rave reviews in the mags. What else could matter?
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