Magnepan 3.5r Owners needed.... No bass


Hello.  Brand new to the site.  I have been into Magnepans for years. 

I have 3.5r speakers which are wonderful.  

But lately it sounds like they have little to no bass.  I have them bi-wired, and when only playing the bass, it is barely there.  Strange because these used to have loads of clean, tight bass.  The mids and the highs still sound spectacular.  No buzzing, no problems.  I've examined them in bright sunlight and there is no delamination on the wires or anything.  Ive taken apart the crossover and measured and it all measures to the correct values according to the schematic.  Why would my Mg12's have loads more bass than my 3.5r's?    Powerful amplifiers.  What sound I do get is beautiful.  But just not getting the bass that this speaker should put out.  

Wondering if anyone with these speakers has experienced this issue.  3.5 or 3.6?  

Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks. 

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Showing 2 responses by gdnrbob

My first recommendation is to contact Magnepan.

My second is to contact John Rutan (Audioconnection). He is a dealer, and he knows what makes things work-Yes, a dealer, but a really good guy who provides free info without making you buy something. PM me if you want contact info.

 

Beyond that, can you list your equipment?

Maggies don't have the booming bass, but if they sound 'thin', it might be something in your system that is lacking.