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Hi guys so my system is McIntosh c2700, McIntosh Mc611s, Hi Fi Rose 130, Power Quest 707 all with up graded power cords. My listening room will be 15x35' with concrete floors. I pretty much have it down to two speakers the Focal Mastros and the Magico S7. For music I really listen to everything and do like bottom end and smooth clear highs plus I like it loud. I would love to hear you're guys input and experiences as I really can't hear either speaker.

Thanks Matt 

skydog25

@skydog25  You are in a wonderful situation.  I have not listened to those exact speakers.  I have listed to the Magicos A series and the S series a step down at two dealers (short sessions) and I have spent alot of time listening to the Focal Scala Utopia Evo, which is similar.  All with SS amplification.  I don't want to use words like bright or dark because those terms leave a negative impressions.  I find these two speakers are voiced differently, but I referred to as different shades of amazing.  I believe the Focals are more detailed (which people may refer to as bright) and that level of detail is not for everyone.  I found the Magicos are warmer in comparison but not dark warm.  Both sounded great to me - certainly no wrong decisions between the two.  

Both were very clear and transparent.  I would consider both speakers great at all types of music and not focused on a particular type of music or genre.  Due to the Focal/Naim common ownership, I am told dealers are required to pair the Focals with Naim components and that can yield a less than ideal pairing for some people's ears so keep that in mind.  

Since you are using Mac gear, I suggest you seek opinions on the forums about pairing Magico with Mac gear to obtain feedback whether that pairing would be a good match with Magico.  Only you know what you like.  Likewise, your Mac pre-amp may be a nice match for Focals to soften the high detail level, particularly if the high detail level is highlighted even more by all SS gear.  Again, ask about your pairing on forums.  I know the Focals have the ability to slightly adjust the frequency response with some jumpers or knobs.  That is a nice feature to slightly tailor the sound to your preference.  

As others have said, your decision is worth spending a few thousand an a vacation to listen for yourself.  At this level, it is just about what you prefer.  Of the many speakers I have experienced, these two brands (upper product lines) really amazed me with the sound quality over a wide range of music types.  

 Such awesome information guy's!! Again thank you & as you guys know even if I go and listen (that I should) they will all sound so different when I get them home. The crazy brains we have! Lol 

Thanks again!!!

Every Focal speaker I have heard is brilliantly detailed, and also fatiguing after a bit. My friend loves his, and the hotter highs are his cup of tea. Never heard the Magicos you are considering. If it were me looking, I'd add Vivid Audio and Joseph Audio for comparison.....not sure if you'd be able to audition though.

 

Safe harbor statement:  I'm a Focal owner.  The Focal's are front ported while the Magico's are sealed.  You will perceive a very different bass presentations from the two speakers.  For this reason, based on your described ear, I think you will prefer the bass from the Focal's.  

 

My Focal's reside in a fully treated room and while the top end is lively, it's not bright or fatiguing.  The Focal's should play very nicely with your Mac gear.  Good luck and cheers!