It was the late 80's. My system consisted of a decent turntable and integrated amp driving marginal speakers. The latter seemed like the weak link, so after auditioning a number of possible replacements, I placed an order for the Snell E.
The day I arrived to pick them up, the dealer was in the process of setting up a pair of Magnepan MG1Cs that had just arrived. Although I had read about Maggies, I had never heard them, so asked if I could take a listen. I was blown away. Compared to the Snells, the bass and highs were severely lacking, but the soundstage... Oh the soundstage. I had never experienced anything like it, and was hooked. The Maggies were more expensive than the Snells, which were already over my meager budget, but it didn't matter. I had to have them. It's been an expensive and slippery slope ever since.
-John
The day I arrived to pick them up, the dealer was in the process of setting up a pair of Magnepan MG1Cs that had just arrived. Although I had read about Maggies, I had never heard them, so asked if I could take a listen. I was blown away. Compared to the Snells, the bass and highs were severely lacking, but the soundstage... Oh the soundstage. I had never experienced anything like it, and was hooked. The Maggies were more expensive than the Snells, which were already over my meager budget, but it didn't matter. I had to have them. It's been an expensive and slippery slope ever since.
-John