I have a friend that had MMGs many years ago. He graduated to MG12s, then left the Magnepan world. I will say that the MMGs do a lot of things right and are an absolute steal for the $$. But I also think if you like that sound, the M3 will give you more of it along with other benefits too. I am expecting you to like them a lot.
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Ahh, a fellow X3 owner. I’m a happy camper with mine as well.
Not to hijack the thread, but how many hours do you have on them?
Oz
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Your X5s will sound drastically better with more hours. My X3s continued to noticeably break in well over the 300 hour mark. If you think they sound good now, just wait......
Oz
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4 to 6 weeks wait....
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I thought Clayton had a demo pair ready to ship? Why the wait? For the same price you could buy the pair that MorganC has on Audio Circle. Oz |
The bass of the X3 is definitely an area that improves with hours. The definition is there from the start, but the impact and depth come later.
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Did those speakers come Uber? |
As some of my posts regarding others may show I have ZERO patience .
I assure you, you are exceedingly more patient than I am. If I buy something today, I want it here yesterday........... |
Uber,
Are those speakers showing up this week?
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Well. We are waiting........
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Congrats!
Get them at least 3 ft into the room if possible and as far apart as practical. I am a big fan of horns and OB speakers. I’m sure once you get them dialed in you will be even more impressed.
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How many hours are on the speakers now? |
I had considered some OB subs with my X3s early on. After they broke in I decided that was far from necessary.
Oz
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Yeah, you will be in for some big changes.
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Can we get an update? Are things getting better? |
I'm the proud owner of a pair of x3s and I couldn't be happier. Not sure how they would compare to the x2, but I'm good for a while.
Oz |
Well I own the X3s and here is a short list of what I've owned in the past few years
Klipschorns
GR Research Super V
Forte IIIs
Wilson Sophias
Reference 3a Grand Veena
Piega P10
Von Schweikert VR4 Gen III HSE
Green Mountain Audio C3
Magnepan 1.6 and 3.5
I would say the Spatials are as good as anything I've owned at most things, and quite a bit better at some. They have the most articulate and pitch correct bass response of any speaker I have owned. They are open and boxless sounding like maggies, but with far superior soundstage depth and dynamics. They most closely resemble the GMA Continuums in tonal balance and transparency. Their dynamics most closely resemble that of the mighty K horns. About 90% of what they do.
Hope that helps.
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dbt,
I thought the Sophias did a lot of things right, but there was something about the midrange I didn't like. It was smoothed over, no texture or realness to it. At the time I was comparing them to two other very good speakers, the Piega P10 and the Green Mountain Audio C3. I ended up keeping the C3s and selling the other two.
It's been quite a few years since the Wilsons were here, but yes, I really believe there would be no contest with the X3. It is far more dynamic and easier to drive, it just swings more than most speakers (excluding horns) that I have owned. And the X3 are a stones throw away from matching the dynamics of horns.
I haven't heard the PAP offerings but they look very good. I would love to hear them if the opportunity arises. But it would be hard to give up the powered sub of the X3 and how well it is mated to the rest of the speaker, just seamless.
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Spatial Audio speakers have removable grills.
That said, some speakers are designed with the grill to be left in place as this is how the speaker was tuned. Green Mountain Audio and Klipsch are two that readily come to mind. |
Although it’s been a few years, I have owned Maggie’s in the past. A pair of 1.6s with modded xovers and the 3.5s. I now have the Spatial Audio X3. To say I absolutely love these speakers would be an understatement. They are every bit as transparent as any planar I have heard, but with dynamics and excellent bass response. OB speakers will load the room similarly to a planar but play louder and lower, and with a lot less power demands.
So yes, I love my speakers. And Clayton Shaw is a true gem of a find in this industry. Very customer oriented and always willing to help.
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Faxer,
Those are indeed interesting speakers, but if Uber is looking at the M3 Turbo S, I think your speakers are pretty far above his price range.
Oz |
I have a friend with M3 Sapphires in an 11x14 room and they do really well in there.
Oz |
What are your room dimensions? |
Congrats on the purchase. Can't wait to hear what you think.
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Did you ever say which maggies you have? If so, I missed it.
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I guess you missed my question above? |
