You might want to consider the Qualio IQ. Very open because it’s an open baffle hybrid, but with excellent bass response and dynamics.
Replacing My Maggie 3.6R
Many of you know I have been a Magnepan fan for a long time with my first pair of 2.6's in the 90's. As I evolved to prefer tube power with these speakers I upgraded to the 3.6R, Manley Neo Classic Amps and Vandersteen 2W Sub. About two years ago I added stereo Rel's and truly thought the quest was over. Over the years I have tried to move on from Magnepan but could never find a box to deliver the soundstage and imaging. I've listened to Revel, B&W, Focal, KEF, Harbeth among others. More recently listened to Acora, Joseph Audio, and Magico and many other A listers. I came close with SF Amati and even closer with Vimberg Mino, with the Mino's just out of my financial reach. I then attended AXPONA 2024 for the first time and listened too so many I've forgotten, but I did listened to MBL's and I was sold!
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@yyzsantabarbara Please post your impressions of the Clarisys after your auditions. Thanks! |
I realize many are opposed to implement some sort of DSP into their system but it may be the best/easiest/most cost effective solution if you haven’t tried yet. Even more so if there are trying to optimize/integrate subwoofers. Having the ability to easily adjust sub/mains x-over pts., phase, gain, along with eq from your listening chair can be a game changer if your end goal is suspension of disbelief rather than to micro analyze and meet some undefinable, unobtainable true to “what the musicians, or engineer intended” type objective. From what you describe as missing I sense that you’re not after that illusive moving target so I’ll just reiterate my recommendation to try DSP (if you haven’t yet). edit.. assuming 3.7’s are setup properly…at least 5-6 ft. from front wall and seating position not up against back wall. Minimum 14ft room width. Light room treatment, smartly placed. |
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