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speakers similar to Magico Mini's

What other speakers are available that are sealed box with first order crossovers and high quality drivers? Either stand mount like the Magico or a floor stander but with a price tag a good deal south of the 22K. I have not heard the Magico's but I always seem to prefer the sound of sealed speakers. I have original B&W CM1's which are infinite baffle but not first order crossovers which sound very good and Triad 3's which have first order crossovers and are in my second system and I always am taken with the sound.
rhljazz

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s7horton
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Not in the same league or close to it to the Mini's. But, the new 805S from B&W is a first order crossover design.

Why do you necessarily have to have a first order crossover?

Truth be told, I believe to get a "true" first order crossover, it takes many notch filters that will actually give you as many parts as a typically 3rd or 4th order crossover would have.
s7horton
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Linkster, one thing I like about your comments is that you made a claim and then backed it up with an example. You almost never see that on audiogon anymore.

Thanks for the comments. I have not heard of your speaker, but will check it out.

Rhljazz, you are correct, the 805S is a ported design. The CM 1 uses a 5 1/4" driver I believe. I think part of the problem with a sealed design is that they are typically a little harder to power. (Could be wrong)

I'm VERY intrigued by the Mini, although WAY out of my price range. I'd love to atleast hear it sometime.
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