Magico M9 The new 'norm' in speakers
Hearing about that makes me sad. We read all the time about the death of hifi in the US, and it’s blamed on iPods, the Internet, Spotify, and people’s shortened attention spans. But maybe it’s also the ramp-up of prices in audio. Even the less expensive but well-known lines like Bryston and Parasound are increasing their prices far faster than inflation. That surely discourages many potential buyers; the inflation-adjusted US median income has barely moved in about 20 years. Who knows what it will look like in the next couple, with the impact of COVID-19? I do think that $10k power cords make audio hobbyists look stupid. What’s important (to me, and I know to many others) in our hobby is the MUSIC. That depends on the musicians, on a chain of people and equipment throughout the recording process, and finally on the hifi system in your home. A jewel-encrusted power cord may make a difference, but does it really make the music better on a range of recordings? That’s not been my experience. My hat’s off to companies like Schiit, who produce well-performing gear without a lot of nonsense at a price most people can afford. Not to take away from Magico’s accomplishments; but I’d rather see more manufacturers in the Schiit space than the Magico space. |
This is a very practical pair of speakers for most people who can afford them, afford a place to put them, afford to sit in this place, afford... oh well, you get the picture. I guess if you want to include the "Planet vs. Planet" level of sound which it generates, go for it. I will pass, not even wondering why anyone would want them. |
justbgunn "This website says each speaker is 80 feet tall." You're making the same mistake they made for the Stonehenge measurements in This is Spinal Tap except the opposite way. So 80 inches is 6 ft. 8 in. But what no one else noticed except me is that the Suggested US Retail Price is $750.000/pair which means $750. Since I'm the first one to notice that price, I assume I'll be the first and only one to get them at that price, otherwise, it's false advertising. Does everybody agree? |
HI, Impressive and well done Magico, especially considering that they are 2 meters high. Some reservations though regarding weight as a floor where they would be accomodated should withstand more than 1+ tons of weight. The materials used are not new and some or more can be found in lesser designs, so a lot of research has to do with designing, manufacturing and the xovers. I believe value cannot be judged on this model but for the ones that follow. Surely there is a market especially in Asia so 10 pairs target is achievable. Aircraft idustry has the materials for many more designs to come. |
This is about marketing. Magico will lose money on this model but I have seen a dozen posts on Facebook, we are talking about it hear and every publication will cover it. If you are even vaguely interested in hi-end audio you will hear about this speaker and anyone who isn’t familiar with Magico is probably going to their website to learn about the products. The will sell more As and Ss because of this than they will ever sell m9s. Technologically though these are brilliant. I love they using a honeycomb core. I use a Nomex honeycomb core In my speakers with CF skin. I look like a veritable bargain compared to these even though mine are a small pair of standmounts for $10K. |
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06-13-2020 1:43am"Wow seems like there is some hate towards Magico here" On the contrary, I love Magico products. I also have a strong interest in the M2, M3. Those are more realistically priced, can probably be got for under $80K. 1 million dollar speakers? Get real... not really meant for the average joe. And that's all I am. I wasn't born into wealth and I'll never aspire to get a 7 figure salary income a year. |
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This website says each speaker is 80 feet tall. That would explain the cost: https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/06/new-magico-m9-speakers.html :~) |
