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Vandersteen Quatro v Magnepan 3.6

I own Quatros. I heard a pair of Magnepan 1.6s and I liked the sound. I did not hear the 3.6s so I ask: For music only, which sound better? I listen to jazz, rock, a little classical and a little of everything in between. I like a clean sound. I want to hear what is on the record or CD.

I also use the speakers for home theater. Which speakers will serve me better? I have a big sub for HT. Will I need subwoofers for music with Maggies?

Your responses are appreciated.
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swampwalker
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V(andersteen) 4 (Quattro)
gregm
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Thank you, Swamp -- and sorry Oz
ctnick
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The Maggie 1.6 is the easier to set up and power vs. the 3.6 which reveals more of the electronics behind the speakers and especially needs a clean high current and power amp. With the 3.6 bad recordings sound BAD. With the 1.6 bad recordings get noticed and are just not good.
I have a maggie 1.6 & Center system for HT. Nothing missing.
I do not use a sub for two channel. Most people just love the thump and not the low clean frequencies. There is not much really missing with the 1.6 properly set up.

You need to listen and judge for yourself but a complete Maggie all around ht with 1.6 may be better than the 3.6 alone for the fronts.
davemitchell
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Calling the Vandersten Quatro a model 4 may confuse people because there was actually a Model 4 Vandersteen made for a brief time years ago. That is why Richard decided not to use the number 4 and instead chose the name Quatro.
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Thank you for your responses so far. Keep them coming.
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