Rockport's or Magico's

The Wilson crowd thinks that the Magico’s are too polite. The Rockport crowd, thinks they are too analytical. They are, when all is said and done, a much more resolving, and therefore, sensitive to proper setup than the Rockport (or any other speakers, IMO). They will always put out what you put into them, unlike the Rockport “colored” presentation that is often “pretty” but undiscriminating. It is interesting that Koegz, found the Altair bass to be superior to the M6. It was clearly not a match to the M6 when I heard them. In fact, my biggest criticism of the Rockport will be their poor bass integration, due to their side firing subs, to the rest of the system. BTW, before the ranting begins, just in case it is not clear, I am a Magico owner and a BIG fan.

You are welcome. Anytime, as usual.

Well, to each his own but the Rockport look does not rock my chains at all. What’s up with the gel coat finish? My son surfboard looks better. If you wish to use high gloss, go apprentice first at the Wilson factory. How about these deep, unproportional sides, with that large pedestal on the bottom. Looks like an afterthought to ensure the speakers will not fall to the sides.
Now for the bolts - how do you maintain perfect woofers coupling to your enclosure? You can’t even approach the woofers bolts because they are covered with that thick felt you have on the baffle. I can guaranty you that your woofers are loose ( That damn physics again). That is probably one of the reasons the Rockports sound a bit soft. AND if you are courageous and do try to tighten your woofers down, you may strip the threads that are in the resin or worst, strip an insert. The bolts on all the Magicos ensure perfect woofers coupling to the enclosure at all time for as long as you have the speakers. A decent solution to a major problem.