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Think of buying a Magnepan Surround Setup

Hi Everyone-- I've auditioned a lot of speakers over the last couple months (PSB, Viena, B&W, KEF, and Maggies) and really feel no one comes close to the Mag 1.6s w/with c2 center and mgc's1 in the rear. However I'm worried about feeding these babies anough power without breaking the bank. I have a great deal on a Denon4802 (1500)-- what are your opinions about this combination? Another option in the price range is the Outlaw 950/770 combo for about another 1000 (2500). First, what are other folks experiences with specific AV/receivers w/ built in amp (perhaps denon). Second, for under 2500 what controllers/amp combos should be on my short list.

thanks!
petrieme
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Maggies are a poor choice for hometheater, they may be one of the best sounding music speakers, but that does not make them a good choice for a state of the art hometheater setup. On the other hand, if all you are looking for is good, then go for it. Lots of people only watch movies now and then and listen to much more music so what the heck.
scottht
398 posts
 
I used 5 MMG's for my HT for a couple of years. At first I was thrilled, but soon grew tired of them for HT use. I used to use my room for dual purpose, music and HT. In the last few months I built a dedicated listening room. As soon as I started the listening room project, I dumped the MMG's and have not looked back. Everything always seemed to melt together when the going got tough with the maggies. Now the Thiels just blow through the tough passages.
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strayngs
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I was gifted a set of 1.6s with the mc1 surrounds and a cc3 center. I am also curious on powering these. I purchased a used Denon AVR3600 DTS for $50 on craigslist just to see if it all works. It sounds good for now. I have a PrimaLuna EVO 300 Integrated which really makes the 1.6 sing! I wonder if there is a way to do a hybrid set up using the PrimaLuna for the 1.6s and the denon for the center and surrounds. Curious.
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