Random, spontaneous Maggie purchase

[xavionics 2,084]

There I was, having breakfast Sunday looking through Craigslist for random things I don't need.

Then, there they were. Maggie MG-IIa. Tweeters re-done. A tear on the rear of one of the socks. $200.00

Still has the original boxes! 

I've listened to and liked Maggies, never had a pair of my own. 

I do some research, price is reasonable. Sound is regarded as a bit dull by most it seems. 

Hmmm. 2 C-notes. I could re-sell if not satisfied.

I text the owner, he replies immediately they are still available. 

Beaver Dam, WI, about 40 minutes from home.

Well, its supposed to rain later, lets take a drive while the sun's shining...

 

Poor guy is losing his man-cave to his daughter. Lost his job and is shedding some non-essentials.

(I briefly rethink my occasional frustrations with my job) 

They're being driven by an NAD integrated amp.

They sound warm, rich, comfortable. maybe a bit dull. But no buzzing. Everything is working fine.

I hand him 10 $20's, we shake hands and  load them into my van.

 

Into my basement they go, replacing a pair of ADS L-710s. 

They sound pretty good.  Clean, full, not very bright but will be good for background when doing other activities down there. But then the source is my i-Pad headphone out jack.

No buzzing, even when driven with all my little cube has to offer. 

I may just keep these. They need a little TLC, the socks are not fully straight, etc. The slats are not installed but I do have them if I decide to...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[dokblues 101]

Nice grab on those! If you are up for some mods and info take a look here: http://www.indiespinzone.com/magnestand.html

[kve777 6,889]

Score!

[PMAT 2,041]

Wow, great deal. Those ADS are no slouches either.

[xavionics 2,084]

Thanks for the link Doc!

I've been reading and my mind is already wandering.    

 

 

 

 

[zumbini 6,150]

Congrats on your new (to you) toys. NICE SCORE!

[mbskeam 1,975]

once you go ribbon, you will think ALL cone based speakers suck..... :--d

welcome to the dark side.....

[UncleMeat 1,173]

I owned IIB's for many years, always loved them and did not find the lack of extreme high notes a terrible loss. The beauty of all Maggies is their sweet and very realistic midrange and tight bass although it has rapid roll off. If you added a TSW it would take care of the problem entirely if you like lots of bass. Gentle equalization or tone controls dialed up for the highs really helps take away the dark tone to them. Resist the urge to turn the bass dial up or boost the bass on an equalizer, it will result in the mylar slapping against the magnet screen.