I'm a present owner of a "past" mag- the MG III (refurbished). I purposely chose them as opposed to their immediate.successive models due to musicality and coherence. I cannot comment on the most recent models.
You will generally need high current amp. My speakers need to be played fairly loud to get them to their potential. Close to concert level is impressive but the amp is critical. You need to get the membrane and back wave up to speed. They don't sound that great when played soft but that's not why you would get them in the first place.
To me, they excel in live complex large thick music.
Depending on your music and taste, you may want bass reinforcement.
I second or third the favorable comments re John/ Peter Gunn/ Magnestand. Several years ago I communicated with John re diy mods. Although I have yet to implement many of his shared suggestions, those tweaks I have made consistent with his theories have been spot on. I have no reason to doubt his favorable reviews.
You will generally need high current amp. My speakers need to be played fairly loud to get them to their potential. Close to concert level is impressive but the amp is critical. You need to get the membrane and back wave up to speed. They don't sound that great when played soft but that's not why you would get them in the first place.
To me, they excel in live complex large thick music.
Depending on your music and taste, you may want bass reinforcement.
I second or third the favorable comments re John/ Peter Gunn/ Magnestand. Several years ago I communicated with John re diy mods. Although I have yet to implement many of his shared suggestions, those tweaks I have made consistent with his theories have been spot on. I have no reason to doubt his favorable reviews.