Several weeks ago I visited another audiophile who bought A5’s many months back. He’s always complaining about the hard top end. He now doesn’t listen long. Not a happy camper. Good luck hope break-in helps.
New Magico Speaker Break-in Question
This afternoon, I received my new Magico A5s, which replaced Revel Studios that I have owned for more than 20 years. The A5s are definitely more clear, have superior imaging and provide at least equal soundstaging. The bass is tighter, but, with three 9" woofers, I am surprised that it doesn't go very deep at all (fortunately, I have two SVS SB17-Ultra subwoofers that will easily take care of that shortcoming).
However, there is one aspect of these A5's performance that I find a bit disquieting and the reason for this post. The treble in the 2KHz to 5KHz seems to be a little [what I'll call] shrieking; it is somewhat uncomfortable to listen to for an extended time. I know that this loudspeaker uses a beryllium tweeter, and I have never had a speaker before that employed one. Perhaps, its tonality is what I am reacting to .
And so, my question. I have read that it takes 250+ hours for the A5s to break-in and become the speaker that Mr. Wolf and his colleagues intended. As part of that break-in, will the tweeter also blossom and become easier to listen to?
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@dweller curious how the speakers heard at a dealer (if in fact OP heard them at dealers) will sound the same? I would guess it was with different electronics and more importantly the room plays so much into what is heard. Been there heard it. |
@ricred1 agree. Speakers no, cables no. Cartridges ok they change over 20 or so hrs. |