Abstract: Welcome to the 2011 edition of The Absolute Sound’s Editors’ Choice Awards, our annual Recommended Products list. On the following pages we present the gear that our editors and writers have selected as most worthy of your consideration. These are the ...
If properly driven and positioned, you'll find a soundstage that is absolutely stunning, putting you right there in the concert hall, The treble is as open and airy as you're going to find in any speaker, especially in this price range, Magnepan MMGs speakers are not necessarily known for their deep bass response, although I found the bass to be more than adequate on just about any type of mu
The MMGs need to be driven at four ohms and, due to their design, require a decent amount of good, clean power. I'm using an NAD C325BEE twochannel integrated amplifier (160 watts at four ohms) and it's a great match. You don't have to break the bank, but you do need a proper amp. Most receivers can't cut it on Magnepans, For the best performance, you need to get the Magnepans away from walls,
As I write this review, I'm listening to older Peter Gabriel on my Magnepans and they're putting a smile on my face. These speakers make listening to music fun and engaging, just as it should be. The economy is a mess, so why spend a fortune on speaker...
