I owned 3.5Rs for 2 frustrating years. I tried biamping with W4S MC 250/500 + active XO and subs but could never get what I wanted from them. I replaced them with Emerald Physics KCIIs with Clarity cap and WireWorld XO wiring (which I still have). I have gone through 2 Emerald Physics 100.2SEs, Audio Alchemy DPA-1 (excellent sound but needed more power in my big room, PS Audio M700s, which I did not keep only because, at the time no one bought my DPA-1, so the M700s moved on, and finally (yeah, right-lol) I caught wind of Ric Schultz newest amp the EVS 1200. It checked all my boxes; dual mono It uses 2 of the newest IcePower 600 modules= 1200 watts! to which Ric sprinkles his pixy dust. While it sounded good from the get-go, it took about 50 hours to start coming on strong, and even better at ~ 100 hours. My guess is it is a great amp for Maggie owners (glorious mids and bass), or any speaker owners. My KCIIs, which remind me of maggies in their seamlessness, are too small for my large room. I can’t wait to hear it with my EP 2.8s (dual 15" woofers), which should be here by the 30th. Oh, and it’s only $2200, 30 day money back !!!
Maggie owners (past, present, future) what do (did) you love and or dislike about them?
I've always owned dynamic speakers, but I'm ready for something different. I remember about 15 years ago auditioning a pair of Maggie's at a small shop on the Plaza. Don't remember the model but I was astounded by the clarity. Couldn't afford them then, had 2 kids in college. Presently own a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 300's and they're very good speakers, but I've been reminiscing about the clarity of those Maggie's and I want a pair of the 3.7i's. Those of you who have experience with Maggie's let me know your love (hate) relationship with them. My room is 17 x 15 with a sloping ceiling up to 10 feet. Is that enough room for the 3.7i's to perform at their best?