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Careful!

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unclestu52

In Reply to: RE: Janszen posted by Phil D on May 26, 2007 at 12:03:24

Maggies are not electrostatic designs as they use a magnet structure. You could describe them as a voice coil laid out flat on a diaphragm. The most spouse friendly set of Maggies I saw belonged to a fellow who had the grill cloths air brushed with some artwork. I don't think he even bothered to remove the cloth from the speakers!

Stu

Follow Ups:

RE: Careful! - Phil D 13:59:20 05/26/07 (2)
Why doesn't a speaker company design a speaker that sounds great AND has spouse approval?

Can't tell you how many speakers I had to sell or give away because they did not match the decor!

Same with my amps and other gear.....

By the way, I did not realize the old maggies were not electrostatic!
- No biggie - unclestu52 14:26:38 05/26/07 (1)
  but many electrostatic lovers don't like being lumped with a Maggie.
  
  As for the SO approval factor, I could never figure that one out either. After all, they all seem to tolerate TV screens even some really big ones. Maybe we ought to let them play their kind of music more.
  
  Then again I know a gentleman who purchased a rosewood pair of speakers just to please his wife and complement the decor. The wife disagreed and after recarpeting his living room and a few other pieces of furniture, she was satisfied. He told me it was the most expensive pair of speakers he had ever purchased.
  
  Stu
  - :) - E-Stat 16:15:22 05/26/07 (0)
    ...but many electrostatic lovers don't like being lumped with a Maggie.
    
    I've owned and love both. There is, however, a difference.
    
    rw

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