I am expecting to hear (fairly so) that if i want to feel music hit me in that chest, a planar speaker is not for me and I need to go with dynamic driver.I’d agree with that. There’s a nice pair of Nola KOs for sale here that’d give you nice scale and impact with their multiple dipole dynamic drivers. Also a nice pair of ATC SCM40 v.2 on US Audio Mart, and that overbuilt dome midrange pretty much embodies transparency, dynamics, and oomph more than any other I can think of if you really wanna get punched in the chest. Just two more potential options, and best of luck in your search.
Upgrade to Maggi 3.7i or Tekton Moab?
I’ve got a dilemma. The audiophile bug to continuously tweak and upgrade has got me wanting more and bigger sound out of my system. I’m currently running Maggi 1.7is with a single SVS SB2000pro, driven by Parasound A21+. What I’m finding is in my large room (20x18 with vaulted 18ft ceiling, leading into open kitchen) it just does not deliver the uumph that I am wanting when I want to "feel" the music hit me. I am debating what my next step should be when I am ready to make the jump. Should I go with a bigger Maggi (3.7i) or should I abandon planars and go with the very alive sounding Tekton line. What I have read so far is that the DI and Moab sound very alive. That I think is that sort of thing I feel is a bit thin with my present system. I am expecting to hear (fairly so) that if i want to feel music hit me in that chest, a planar speaker is not for me and I need to go with dynamic driver. That said, I do love the transparency and cohesive sound of the Maggi, so I want it all I guess? =)
Welcoming any advice or food for thought on this.
Welcoming any advice or food for thought on this.