Haven't heard the Magicos but had the chance to hear the Carmels and the Joseph Audio Perspectives playing St. James Infirmary back to back in different rooms a few feet from each other at a show. Granted lots of variables there, but suffice it to say they sounded much more alike than different, and if I had to pick one it would've been the Perspectives. Just bringing it up because Stereo Exchange in NYC carries Joseph Audio so may be worth your while to give them a listen too while you're there. Oh, and they're about $5k less than the Carmels. FWIW and best of luck in your search. Be interested in your findings as these are all great speakers.
Magico S1 vs YG Carmels
Has anyone directly compared the Magico S1 and YG Carmels?
I have now heard the Carmels and very much enjoyed their sound. They list at $18,000 vs $12,600 for a similar 2 way aluminum model in the Magico S1, which I have not heard as yet. Is the S1 as musical, resolving and coherent from top to bottom as the Carmel. I am going to audition the S1 when visiting NYC early next month. Thank you for your opinions!
I have now heard the Carmels and very much enjoyed their sound. They list at $18,000 vs $12,600 for a similar 2 way aluminum model in the Magico S1, which I have not heard as yet. Is the S1 as musical, resolving and coherent from top to bottom as the Carmel. I am going to audition the S1 when visiting NYC early next month. Thank you for your opinions!