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reading between the lines: SWEET SPOT

96.2.98.6

In Reply to: RE: A message from Wendell at Magnepan posted by gtb75 on January 19, 2011 at 07:20:49

After reading this very entertaining post and looking at what changes Magnepan has made to it's best selling legendary models 1.6's and 3.6's is adding quasi-ribbon in the bass section. The result of these changes has come to much scrutiny. I have not heard the 1.7's or the 3.7's I cannot personally say they are better or worse. BUT most everything I have read, the sweet spot has gotton bigger.

CES 2011 they talked about good sound in the WHOLE room and I believe Wendell had people moving around the room to prove that point. I read simular things about the ARC room.

My point being Magnepan is listening to its customers, maybe not to us for stiffer frames or better crossovers, but the non-tweeker community who would like their friends or significant others to hear what they hear from the sweet spot.

My sweet spot is a 18" square window at best. I have to move out of MY seat so others can hear what I do. I cannot sit with anyone on my couch and listen to music. One ear in and one ear out, just not the same.

As far as Wendell's letter goes, come on, do you see Ford recomending you take your Mustang to Carol Shelby if you really want it to preform?
Slack should be cut for a guy that does not have to say anything, especially having had bad experiences in the past. We are a very tuff crowd and this is one the gentler forums on the web.

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I agree with your point, but Mustang was a BAD example - Keith944T 07:19:45 01/25/11 (2)
The fact is Ford sold the Shelby Mustangs from their dealers, it STILL sells a whole bunch of highly modified Mustangs through their dealerships (Rousch, Salleen, and Shelby again)
However, there is a huge library of scientific data and history supporting that what Shelby & Co. changes gives a substantial change to the performance.

Without that basis, I don't see how a manufacturer could admit on any public forum (or privately, for that matter) that there is ANYTHING that can be done to substantially improve their product.
That's not to say it doesn't exist.
- RE: I agree with your point, but Mustang was a BAD example - rolle.mark 08:45:22 01/25/11 (1)
  You are right Keith, after I posted it, yes I did remember that Ford does do that with some third party suppliers. Bad example, but you get the idea and my intentions.
  - Perhaps more importantly fellas ... - Webnick 07:52:12 01/28/11 (0)
    (in keeping with your car manufacturer metaphor) is the fact that Ford, GM, and every other car manufacturer has historically supported all sorts of racing parts and projects - why can't Magnepan support (or at least encourage) 'racing' Maggies? If they've done every tweak imaginable (per Wendell), why can't M provide that data to the MUG (this tiny, insignificant crowd that 'races' Maggies)? Or get into the 'aftermarket' of 'racing' parts? They could always abandon it if not profitable.
    Illegitimus non carborundum.

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