Magico vs the world

I would be interested in more talk of the A5 sound as I have those at the top of my list.  I don't trust the closest dealer to demo them properly.

I have the A5.

Love ‘em!!

Low distortion, dynamic, and throw a great soundstage.  They benefit from careful set up, especially as they crank out a lot of bass energy.  They like power too.

They are ultra revealing but musical as long as you feed them quality electronics and source.  System matching critical as always.

IMO the A5 punches above its weight.  Per dollar the best Magico.

I own the Magico A3's since their release - first production, price was $9500. To appreciate speakers one must live with them through different types of music, components and length of time. Every now and then when I am listening to a certain song, I look up at the speakers and say to myself: that is sweet! I am in a relatively large NYC apartment, and these are the largest speakers I can fit in my LR. I am always envying this or that component, but not speakers. Neal

I own the A-5 and like them a lot.  The only fault I can find is that they don't cast a 3D image as well as most Wilson's do. I attribute that to the lack of time alignment.

My A5’s do 3D imaging like crazy.  One of their strengths IMO.  They basically disappear.

Check your set up.

Thanks for the comments on the A5.

Would someone like to comment on fullness?  Hear the resonance of the piano and drums?

Robert

Happy owner of YG Haileys here.  Very revealing and dynamic, allowing one to freely upgrade every little thing and hear the improvements.  I disagree with negative comments about their bass.  I think it is great for the size of the drivers, and accurate with no port.  I choose to run them (and would on almost all reasonable size floor standers) with a pair of REL Carbon Limited subs.  Best of both worlds.

Did you compare to magico when picking yg?

Listening to my GEs and thinking how marvelous they are.

   magico has their fans and detractors.

we have heard them at AXPONA a few times at many rooms.

personally, never found the musically engaging.

agree with yysantabarbera  kef blades when set up with outstanding electronics are more like 75k loudspeaker's for 30k

Dave and Troy

AudioIntellect NJ

KEF and Alta dealers 

other loudspeakers to consider Alta Audio Adams at 18k sound way more like 40k loudspeakers.

@audiotroy which magicos have you heard? I think M series is when they really shine.

I've listened to A5, S3(including the latest), S5, M3, and M6 speakers. It's beyond silly that anyone would think that there's one speaker that will appeal to all.