Hi!
I am an (almost) happy owner of Magnepan MG1,2´s.
Like many others, I find their sound stage, coherence, and pure "naturalness" special and a pure Joy for a modest Price.
And as many others, I miss the last "see through" and almost physical dynamic sensation of instruments like saxophone, the grand piano and violin.
I go to concerts, and know how they sound in real life. Brutal at times, and shocking dynamic. (Raising time).
Then I remembered reading an article some years ago, about some ribbon Apogee-like speakers, who came in two versions. Standard, and with a double set of magnets. Mounted "back to back", raising effienciy about 6db. And subjectively made them sound very dynamic, more open and hard-hitting when required.
Of course, it will affect the linearity slightly. A "low-Qér bass, and probably a smoothed frequency response. Maybe a slightly rising treble,too.
SO my question to you Guys and Girls... Is; has anyone tried this on Maggies? Is it a good idea, worth trying?
Are the magnets in the MG1.2 Neo or Ferrit?
Any experiences and thoughts will be helpful.
P.S. Yes, I know, that adding rigid stands which supports them at the back, and (the very helpful and sympatic) Peter Gunn´s crossover and frame "absorbing energy"-ideas, will make them more dynamic and transparent.
I just want to do both if possible... Except turning them, an listen through their backs...
Thanks!
I am an (almost) happy owner of Magnepan MG1,2´s.
Like many others, I find their sound stage, coherence, and pure "naturalness" special and a pure Joy for a modest Price.
And as many others, I miss the last "see through" and almost physical dynamic sensation of instruments like saxophone, the grand piano and violin.
I go to concerts, and know how they sound in real life. Brutal at times, and shocking dynamic. (Raising time).
Then I remembered reading an article some years ago, about some ribbon Apogee-like speakers, who came in two versions. Standard, and with a double set of magnets. Mounted "back to back", raising effienciy about 6db. And subjectively made them sound very dynamic, more open and hard-hitting when required.
Of course, it will affect the linearity slightly. A "low-Qér bass, and probably a smoothed frequency response. Maybe a slightly rising treble,too.
SO my question to you Guys and Girls... Is; has anyone tried this on Maggies? Is it a good idea, worth trying?
Are the magnets in the MG1.2 Neo or Ferrit?
Any experiences and thoughts will be helpful.
P.S. Yes, I know, that adding rigid stands which supports them at the back, and (the very helpful and sympatic) Peter Gunn´s crossover and frame "absorbing energy"-ideas, will make them more dynamic and transparent.
I just want to do both if possible... Except turning them, an listen through their backs...
Thanks!