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Nice!!! I just ordered some A3s. Wish I knew how much the A5s were - they might be worth the cost. However, in our rather small listening space the A3s are probably sufficient.
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This is going to be S7 Lite. Exciting!
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Looks like a lot of tech went into these. They probably sound well. Still, $22k is a lot for square speakers.
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With these specs below and the normal quality Magico makes speaker's with it most likely will be a winner. I would expect a price increase in a few months ...:
Official Release: Hayward, CA (USA) – December 6, 2019 – The largest and most advanced of Magico’s A Series, the A5 incorporates the company’s first 5-inch pure midrange driver as well as enhanced midrange and bass driver cone technology. These new cones achieve unprecedented stiffness-to-weight ratio, a key parameter that Magico has pursued over the past 15 years. In addition, the crossover debuts Mundorf’s new M-Resist Ultra foil resistors for unmatched transparency, liquidity and power handling. “The A Series has been a great success in reaching a wider audience,” said Magico’s founder, Alon Wolf. “The A5 builds on that success with a new 5-inch midrange of extraordinary musicality. And the A5 ‘plays larger,’ with powerfully extended dynamic range.” The three-way, five- driver floor standing speaker retains such Magico hallmarks as extensively cross-braced 6061 aircraft grade aluminum and Elliptical Symmetry Crossover. Finished in brushed black anodized aluminum, the loudspeaker will be available in the first quarter of 2020 at a suggested retail price of $21,800/pair. New bass drivers with advanced new sandwich cones The 9” bass drivers of the A5 feature a newly enhanced version of Magico’s Graphene Nano-Tec cones. Graphene, a hexagonal lattice of carbon, achieves 50 times the tensile strength of high-carbon steel. The new cone design combines Graphene layered carbon fiber with advanced new core materials to achieve the highest possible stiffness to weight ratio. Thanks to extensive computer simulation and prototype tests, the driver chassis achieves an ideal combination of stiffness and damping, minimizing acoustical contribution and maximizing airflow. The new bass unit incorporates oversized components including a 5-inch pure Titanium voice coil and huge copper cap with 1⁄2” of linear excursion. The super-stabilized magnetic field enables the A5 to really thunder, producing 115 dB SPL (@ 50 Hz, 1 meter), while maintaining very low distortion and inductance below 0.18 mH. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) provides Magico engineers a single platform to assess acoustical, mechanical, electromagnetic and thermal properties. This meticulous testing helps minimize distortions in the frequency and time domains. Borrowed from the Magico M3 and M6, the triple bass driver configuration provides easy room integration, maximum distribution of the floor bounce effect and effortless reproduction of extreme musical peaks. New five-inch pure midrange driver The new 5-inch full-cone midrange driver enables wider dispersion and greater midrange transparency. Like the bass driver, the midrange also incorporates an advanced Graphene carbon fiber sandwich cone. A new foam surround helps achieve ideal cone/surround integration, faster settling time and impressively low distortion. The all-new motor system uses a pure Titanium voice coil. The super stabilized magnetic field and pure copper pole cap minimize eddy currents and maximize efficiency. This latest midrange driver sets new benchmarks of measured performance. High frequency driver Based on the fundamental design platform and geometry of the M-Series tweeters and shared with the other members of the A-Series, the tweeter incorporates a pure beryllium-diaphragm with an optimized 28-mm dome. Magico encases the customized neodymium motor system in an engineered back chamber with the company’s most advanced damping materials. This enables ultra-low distortion, high power handling, massive dynamic capabilities and extended linear voice coil movement. Crossover debuts the Mundorf M-Resist Ultra foil resistors Magico acoustically integrates all five drivers with the proprietary Elliptical Symmetry Crossover topology built with state-of-the-art components from Mundorf EB Gmbh of Cologne, Germany. The A5 will be the first product in the world to offer Mundorf’s new M-Resist Ultra foil resistors. Now perfected after years of development, the new resistors deliver greater power handling, transparency and liquidity. The 3-way network features a 24 dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filter that maximizes frequency bandwidth while preserving phase linearity and minimizing intermodulation distortion. Aircraft-grade aluminum enclosure Weighing in at 180 pounds each, the A5 features a massive, sealed enclosure machined entirely of 6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminum, the same material and construction methods as in Magico’s acclaimed Q-Series. Complex internal bracing helps stiffen the entire enclosure and minimize resonance. A dedicated sub-enclosure houses the midrange driver, protecting it from the extensive back wave energy of the bass drivers. The aluminum has an elegant, brushed black anodized finish. Driver Complement 1” Tweeter (x1) 5” Graphene Nano-Tec Midrange (x1) 9” Graphene Nano-Tec Bass (x3) Specifications Sensitivity: Impedance: Frequency Response: Recommended Power: Dimensions: Weight: Suggested Retail Price (US): Ship date: 88 dB 4 Ohms 22 Hz – 50 kHz 50 – 1000 Watts 10.5” (W) x 14.9” (D) x 44.75” (H) 180 lbs. $21,800/pair 1st Quarter 2020 2019 Magico LLC |
need a shootout review up against these... :scratch2:
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The problem with shootouts is it boils down to one person's opinion. Am sure they are all a bit different and all sound terrific. At this level of speaker (toss in Wilson and a few others) I would almost think picking on aesthetics would be top priority (the SF's are stunning).
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You and me........... but who else could we trust? ;)
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I selected Magico A3s after listening to SF Olympia IIIs, ML 13As and many others. And I have a friend that has Wilsons. SF and the Revels have the looks for sure with Wilson being marvelous as well. I love SF - the best in aesthetics (IMO). But when it came to sound ALONE the Magico - for me - was the clear winner and Wilson was close.
According to Magico the A5s are even above their S3! That's one fine speaker. After hearing the A3s, be prepared for a lot in the A5! As most know, a lot depends on amp pairing and sources. Everything in the audio chain matters - and so does the room, et. al. Some speakers are more forgiving of certain components than others. While Magicos would sound good on most systems, they sound best and show all they can do with the best. I'm still breaking in my A3s, and I like them so much I'm already thinking of upgrading to the Magico M2s. The A3s gave me a wonderful glass of wine - the best I ever had. Now I want the whole bottle, so I desire the M2s ( the largest that I think would fit in my room). |
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Magico A5 - A First Look
This is great article. The technology that goes into A5 is amazing. https://www.soundstageglobal.com/ind...a5-loudspeaker https://www.soundstageglobal.com/ima...o_a5_group.jpg |
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Thanks Rick - sounds wonderful. The A5 is on my very short list. The price seems to be a relative bargain price/performance. Glad Alon Wolf is making his Magico speakers much more affordable. At first glance, I was a little concerned with the sonics (internal sounds waves) of this sharp edged speaker, but at at 180 pounds each likely not a problem. Itching to hear it in person. |
Was just in touch with Overture AV and they informed Magico raised the price to 24800 on the A5. Salesman I deal with said they purchased a few extra prior to increase which still haven’t arrived but available. Was going to wait till after Axpona to make a speaker purchase but this is tempting as the A5 has been in my top 3
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For A5's what amps and cables work best? They are rated up to 1,000 watts, so thinking something around that output.
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Also wondering if the A5 has good slam / dynamics for home theatre? Example War of the Worlds slam.
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For "War of the Worlds slam" you need BIG subwoofers and that's it :)
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The A5 does not have that kind of slam, from the in-home demo I heard at my business partner's house. His regular speakers (800D, note not D2 etc) had significantly more bass. Totally agree that a subwoofer would be needed for home theater slam. I use M Projects in my theater and they greatly benefit from REL25 and S/5 subwoofers.
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I listen to mostly movies at high volume so hoping A5’s would work well along with the ACC center. Reading reviews of B&W 800 D3, most mention they are like listening to a concert, orchestra level dynamics, but super clear, no distortion. A5 reviews mentions how the A5 is very good in the bass being a sealed design. Due to COVID, I can’t audition anything right now. |
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The in room measurements show a very flat response thru the midrange, but huge room support from 200 hz and at the other end a tweeter that starts rolling off at 5000hz. I hope to hear the A5 at axpona so I can hear what those measurements sound like.
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Stereophile's "Product of the Year" for 2021.
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For those who have A5’s how long was wait to get them?
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A5’s on order! :banana: may take a bit!
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Ok, as I wait for my A5’s to show up, any suggestions on speaker wires? Currently I have bi wire setup. A5’s are only only single connections.
My custom bass wires for the bass and Linn K20 for the upper end. Thinking I’ll need a much higher gauge single wire. I’m running about 12 feet per speaker. Hoping to find good quality wires and not overly priced. |
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