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1: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I'm counting at least 5 rooms with Magnepan's at AXPONA for 2024 (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2024-05-04, 09:46:24 (68.142.48.114)
Interesting about the Magnepans on some risers. I've had my .7s raise up on a couple of risers while I made sure that my dog had no desire to mark it as his own. I've never taken them down since th .......
2: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: The unvarnished truth(s) about Magnepans (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2023-10-31, 05:44:32 (209.80.140.3)
Just watched it. Some good info, but some of the bad points were a bit weird like standing up and not getting the best sound to your ears. .......
3: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: why do they have the feet facing forward ? (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2023-03-02, 03:42:25 (209.6.206.76)
Looks are subjective, but put me in the they look awesome category. I have a different version of their risers for my .7s and they're built like tanks with an awesome fit and finish. .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: My experience (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2023-01-19, 07:16:00 (209.80.140.32)
I'm having the wall moved this weekend. .......
5: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: My experience (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2023-01-18, 07:37:39 (209.80.140.32)
They're about two feet from the wall and for most casual listening they'll stay right there and sound great. When I'm in the mood for some critical listening, I'll move them out about a foot more. ::: .......
6: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: My experience (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2023-01-15, 10:05:32 (209.94.139.80)
Been too lazy to drop the .7s to the lowest point on the Magnarisers, but still loving the improvement getting these speakers off the ground. They're also definitely opening up now as I'm collectin .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I made an extremely important discovery about the LRS ...... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-10-31, 13:44:18 (209.94.139.80)
Finally have my .7s on their final risers. They're sounding great now that I gave up on having them toed in. I tried it for a while but the soundstage disappeared. So for at least in my room and set u .......
8: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I made an extremely important discovery about the LRS ...... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-09-20, 03:48:05 (209.94.139.80)
Ok thanks. Pics and review at new height when I get it all set up. .......
9: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I made an extremely important discovery about the LRS ...... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-09-19, 15:35:42 (209.94.139.80)
I'm having someone make the risers but not sure what I should fill them with if anything. I can't quite get an answer searching it out. .......
10: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I made an extremely important discovery about the LRS ...... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-09-19, 03:48:12 (209.94.139.80)
"Excellent! :-) Really improves things, doesn't it." I did a lot of listening yesterday and they sound like different speakers. Really impressed. Just have to decide on height I want to settle on and .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I made an extremely important discovery about the LRS ...... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-09-18, 10:31:47 (209.94.139.80)
After reading your post I decided to raise my .7s while I'm cleaning the extra pets that grow from dog hair and I'm getting the same thing with the bass, soundstage, and overall sound quality. Wow! I .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Dog .... Cat ...... or Kid horror stories ? (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-09-03, 07:51:21 (209.94.139.80)
One of my dogs, Soda, probably wouldn't do anything but I don't trust him with the possibility of lifting his leg. His, ahem, manhood is just about at the height of the bottom of my .7s even on the .......
13: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Just bought a new-to-me Maggie, a CC5 centerchannel (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-08-29, 14:22:01 (209.94.139.80)
I've been using a MC1 on its side as my center in-between my .7s and love it. I would have purchased their center speaker but I just couldn't get it to fit without a lot of work. .......
14: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Is 50 Watts per channel enough for MG1-IMP? (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-08-03, 15:43:23 (209.94.139.80)
I'm running my Carver M-500t with .7s and I've been very happy with its performance. .......
15: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: What amplifier do you use withe you Magnepan .7 or LRS (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-05-30, 05:02:11 (209.94.139.80)
You probably want amps you can buy now but I'm using my vintage Carver M500t amp that I owned as a kid and stored up until a few years ago. I sent it out for a refresh and I can't be happier with it. .......
16: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I bet (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-02-12, 07:38:30 (209.94.139.80)
I did not have them very long on their original stands so I can't make a a detailed comparison. I feel the sound is more focused to where I'm sitting, but other than that not really sure. The bass is .......
17: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I bet (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-02-11, 03:41:18 (209.94.139.80)
Feel the same about my .7s. Seemingly getting better each time I use them. I did upgrade the stands with Magna Risers. .......
18: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: .7 price increase vs LRS (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2022-01-21, 03:15:11 (209.94.139.80)
Hmm...haven't found my .7s to be muddy but haven't had the pleasure if listening to the LRSs either. I will say the .7s are getting better with each listening in my opinion. .......
19: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Love it! Great experience. NT (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-12-11, 07:17:56 (209.94.139.80)
There's always gonna be unattainable equipment out there no matter how much money you have (unless you're loaded), so you need to enjoy what you got. I read Stereophile every month and my favorite par .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Odyssey Khartago, Sansui AU-999.... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-11-22, 16:17:41 (209.94.139.80)
A Carver M500t. .......
21: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-11-18, 11:05:30 (209.94.139.80)
Finally swapped the MMGW as my center with an MC1 and it's a big improvement. A far better match with the .7s. .......
22: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: did you have a bad first introduction to Magnepan ? (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-10-29, 04:11:30 (209.94.139.80)
Magnepan is still new to me. Until the LRS popped up on my YouTube feed, I've never heard of them. Only until I was ready to move on from small but nice Klipsch on-wall speakers in my home theater did .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-10-28, 03:33:04 (209.94.139.80)
I'm more of a new equipment type guy, although I will buy vintage equipment if it's mint. :) Seriously though, for me, there's something about buying used speakers and worrying about whether or not th .......
24: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Congrats! (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-10-22, 03:15:18 (209.94.139.80)
Monday begins week 18 waiting for a pair of MC1's. Hopefully things start ramping up soon. .......
25: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-10-19, 03:11:14 (209.94.139.80)
I called yesterday. Apparently they're too busy to answer or return a call. I don't mind waiting, I just want to make sure my order is in and to see if there is at least an idea of when they might shi .......
26: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Interesting bit of news (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-10-13, 15:25:48 (209.94.139.80)
I've been waiting 16 weeks now for a pair of MC1s. .......
27: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: It's busy everywhere it seems. (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-09-25, 05:27:46 (209.94.139.80)
Working on week 14 now. I think I'm going to call them Monday to see if I can get a possible ship date. .......
28: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan Emergency Service Bulletin (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-08-25, 03:18:05 (209.94.139.80)
I'm going on 10 weeks for another pair of MC1s. The dealer called them and it's basically we'll get to them when we can. It is what it is. Glad I got my order in last year for my .7s. .......
29: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-06-23, 13:49:58 (209.94.139.80)
My puppy barrier. Oak three sided in ebony. Looks like a half ass Martin Logan, but for peace of mind when they're idol I think they look pretty good. .......
30: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-06-21, 15:41:22 (209.94.139.80)
Well I ordered another set of the MC1's so I can swap out the MMGW. I guess I have a backup if one of my rears goes bad. .......
31: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-06-18, 06:04:30 (209.80.140.32)
That's an interesting idea. I'll try that once I get the new MC1's in. .......
32: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-06-18, 05:57:17 (209.80.140.32)
On the console... Current setup... .......
33: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-06-18, 05:54:44 (209.80.140.32)
I think that'll be my final set up once I move to a new house and have a bigger listening room. Right now I just don't have the space but I will say the way I have it set up now it sounds really good. .......
34: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-06-18, 03:42:35 (209.94.139.80)
I've been obsessing about my center speaker upgrade and called Magnepan to see if I can order one MC1 and it's not an option. The MGW is working well but I know it can be better so I'll be ordering a .......
35: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-05-02, 10:52:58 (209.94.139.80)
It's no more than six feet so on average someone will be just off center watching. Sound dispersion is not a problem in this setup and with how we sit watching movies. I was thinking better sound over .......
36: Planar Speaker Asylum, MMGW or MC1 as a Center (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-04-26, 11:34:28 (209.94.139.80)
I know I'm probably alone in using either as a center speaker, but I took a chance at using an MMGW as my center and I'm pretty happy with it (After I EQ'ed with my AVR and pulled it off the wall) oth .......
37: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Then the price would go up ...nt (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-04-23, 13:45:47 (209.94.139.80)
Looking at a lot of listings for vintage receivers and amps lately and I'm always amazed how very few people wipe down the equipment they're selling. I see more cheese and onions or whatever else is s .......
38: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker measurements (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-04-06, 14:46:49 (209.94.139.80)
The only thing she should bring to the table in considering new equipment is a MARTINI! I'm can post that because she'll never see it. LOL! .......
39: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: And you're done (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-25, 15:51:49 (209.94.139.80)
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40: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: And you're done (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-25, 15:34:37 (209.94.139.80)
I just switched over the .7s to the Magna Risers MK 7 stands. The stands are quality built. The powder coated black paint is also top notch. they also come nicely packed in their shipping box. Ever .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: And you're done (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-15, 15:01:53 (209.94.139.80)
I've decided they sound best when no one is in the room including me. I now play them remotely and imagine how good they're sounding. It's quite satisfying. .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Well, I don't currently own any , I left years ago but... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-15, 08:02:45 (209.80.140.32)
I ordered them all in dark grey and natural oak. The MMG sounds very nice now that I have it on the console instead of pivoting off the wall with the stock brackets. .......
43: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Well, I don't currently own any , I left years ago but... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-15, 06:53:14 (209.80.140.32)
Here's how I finally set up the center speaker (MMGW) on my console. I'm still thinking of upgrading it to an MC1 but I don't believe Magnepan will make only one. .......
44: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Well, I don't currently own any , I left years ago but... (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-13, 11:10:17 (65.96.235.143)
Thanks for the welcome. I'm glad I took a shot at them. I was initially going to buy the LRS's, but when I called Magnepan the conversation turned to .7s. I was a bit confused about something that I c .......
45: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-10, 22:02:10 (209.94.139.80)
I had the C2. No clue where it ended up. Hmm... .......
46: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-10, 14:04:15 (209.94.139.80)
Wouldn't be the first time for me. :D .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-09, 22:07:25 (209.94.139.80)
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48: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-09, 22:02:50 (209.94.139.80)
I've had the 500 since I bought it new in the 80's. Some point in the 90's it developed a problem with one of the channels cutting in and out so I wrapped it up in a towel and put it away until .......
49: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-08, 12:41:32 (209.94.139.80)
Thanks! I'm glad I gave them a shot. To be honest I had no idea how they would sound in my current room especially after reading a lot of definitive comments around the net like "If you don't pull the .......
50: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-08, 09:41:35 (209.94.139.80)
Thank you! Current equipment: Denon X4300H - Carver M500t Amp - Cambridge Audio 851N - UTurn Turntable - Oppo 203 .......
51: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Welcome to the fraternity (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-08, 08:16:25 (209.94.139.80)
LOL! As I was finishing up at the dealer he told me about the upgrade program. I told him I'd see him in six months. :) The stand caught my eye while looking on Overstock $350 and made out of real woo .......
52: Planar Speaker Asylum, New Magnepan Convert (0.00)
Posted by VidPro on 2021-03-08, 07:05:04 (209.94.139.80)
I've been lurking here for a few months that started when the LRS found their way into my YouTube feed. It put a bug in my ear to give these speakers a listen, so before Christmas I auditioned the .......
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