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Magnepan Mini Maggie Speakers

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John Elison

Do any of you own the Mini Maggie system set up for room placement with an extra DWM woofer panel? I recently bought these speakers and I'm absolutely thrilled with their sound quality. Mine are configured for ultra near-field placement in which they have an enormous soundstage with simply holographic imaging. However, I'm sitting very close. I'm also using PS Audio Stellar M1200 monoblock amplifiers that deliver up to 1200 wpc into 4-ohms.

I'm curious about what others are doing with their Mini Maggie's regarding setup and amplifiers. I'm also curious to know if you're connecting your amplifier to both inputs on the DWM panels. I discovered that I get more bass when I connect the two inputs on each DWM panel in parallel. Of course, I use only one of the outputs on each DWM panel to drive each midrange/tweeter panel.

Here are some pictures of my system:

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RE: Magnepan Mini Maggie Speakers - emailtim 00:03:46 02/13/24 (0)
Home office desktop computer speakers (PC, DAC and 1KW integrated stereo amp).
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Edits: 02/13/24
RE: Magnepan Mini Maggie Speakers - Mike K 07:21:32 02/12/24 (9)
I'm contemplating something similar with my 1.7s. Not quite so close as your setup, though. Further reports to follow.

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- Kent and I had this discussion a while back - E-Stat 16:11:19 02/12/24 (7)
  long before I met him. I really need to get back to KC and check out his current rig.
  
  Short story: He very much likes nearfield for his Quads. I tried that approach and it didn't work as well for me. System and room dependent.
  
  Initial discussion which led to...
  
  Follow up
  - RE: Kent and I had this discussion a while back - kentaja 08:09:11 02/13/24 (1)
    Welcome back anytime!
    
    You might be disappointed. What the same old QUAD, ARC setup?
    
    Yes still using QUAD I just have the latest model. And the latest ARC amp. While neither is a radical departure from what preceded them they are an improvement. I'm an audiophile I can't help myself!
    - RE: Kent and I had this discussion a while back - E-Stat 09:20:13 02/13/24 (0)
      What the same old QUAD, ARC setup?
      
      I was there before you updated to later versions of amp and speakers as detailed here .
  - RE: Kent and I had this discussion a while back - John Elison 04:00:31 02/13/24 (4)
    I think you need small speakers for near-field listening because they need to be well out into the room away from walls. I've had excellent results with all the speakers I've tried including my Thiel CS3.7. However, near-field with my Thiel's isn't the same as near-field with my small stand mounted speakers. I was farther away from the Thiels, but still close enough to be considered near-field. The speakers were well away from wall boundaries and the soundstage was excellent with holographic imaging. Here is a picture of my Thiel near-field system:
    
    I think the key to optimum near-field listening is having the speakers placed wide apart with the listening position close to the plane of the speakers. It would have been better to have my Thiel's spaced wider apart, but my listening room just wasn't large enough. Consequently, smaller speakers work better. Here are pictures of a near-field system incorporating my B&W PM-1 speakers:
    - Lots of variables - E-Stat 06:07:12 02/13/24 (3)
      Although my situation does include two aspects you observed:
      I think you need small speakers for near-field listening because they need to be well out into the room away from walls.
      The speakers are hardly small, but located roughly at room thirds being slightly more than eight feet from front wall (obtained smoothest measured bass that way).
      I think the key to optimum near-field listening is having the speakers placed wide apart with the listening position close to the plane of the speakers.
      With a sixteen foot room width, the speakers are placed pretty far apart and listening closely is not a challenge since there are no driver blending issues with single diaphragm stats.
      
      Edits: 02/13/24
      - RE: Lots of variables - John Elison 06:12:14 02/13/24 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Lots of variables posted by E-Stat on February 13, 2024 at 06:07:12
        
        I looked at your picture. You can move your listening position forward and backward until you find the position that provides the best soundstage and best sound quality. Of course, I'm sure you've already done that, so you should be good to go.
        
        Happy listening!
        John Elison
        
        I really lucked out with that room :) - E-Stat 07:13:55 02/13/24 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Lots of variables posted by John Elison on February 13, 2024 at 06:12:14
        
        It has nearly Golden Ratio or Fibonacci sequence dimensions (25'+ x 16') for minimal modes and is goodly sized. Various room treatments also help.
        
        What I like most is that the soundfield changes little regardless of where you are. Sitting. Standing. Up close. At distance. In front of speakers. Behind them. There is a bit more bass, however, near rear of the room on dormer side with its added length.
        
        A couple of years ago, I made a phone video of the system. While it has understandable limitations, it still conveys the homogenous nature of which I speak. Note the consistency of the sound as I walk around the room with the phone capturing both audio and video. I've since returned a small couch, added diffusion and moved the smaller traps about.
        
        Yes, you definitely have a very nice listening room... - John Elison 09:40:08 02/13/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: I really lucked out with that room :) posted by E-Stat on February 13, 2024 at 07:13:55
        
        That indention behind your speakers is perfect for your audio equipment rack. Your listening room is very nice looking, too. Much cleaner and better organized than mine!
        
        Thanks for the video!
- Okay! Keep me updated. Thanks! /nt\ - John Elison 09:21:31 02/12/24 (0)

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