Wtd : goodmans magnum k2 or magister 2 speakers [Archive]

philv

30-09-2019, 19:54

Magnum k2 or magister.

Though i don’t drive and i am located in Grantham.

Thanks.

Lawrence001

30-09-2019, 21:27

I did like the Magisters when I had a pair, proper speakers them [emoji16]

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philv

30-09-2019, 21:30

I did like the Magisters when I had a pair, proper speakers them [emoji16]

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Any idea as to the difference between the magister and magnum k2?

Lawrence001

30-09-2019, 22:03

Any idea as to the difference between the magister and magnum k2?3 inches extra on the woofer I think [emoji38]

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walpurgis

30-09-2019, 22:10

3 inches extra on the woofer I think

Yup.

RMutt

01-10-2019, 07:30

3 inches extra on the woofer I think [emoji38]

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And of course, the (much) bigger box they fit in.

Beobloke

01-10-2019, 08:51

I did like the Magisters when I had a pair, proper speakers them [emoji16]

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I’ve had two pairs. I thought they were awful things, personally!

RMutt

01-10-2019, 08:57

Well I love my Magisters. Admittedly they are no longer original. I have lots of spare bits and pieces for both Magisters and Magnums, drivers, crossovers etc, if you decide to go down this route and need anything.

philv

01-10-2019, 16:09

Well I love my Magisters. Admittedly they are no longer original. I have lots of spare bits and pieces for both Magisters and Magnums, drivers, crossovers etc, if you decide to go down this route and need anything.

Thanks.
What mods did you make to the magisters?
Are there well known mods or these old goodmans?

philv

01-10-2019, 23:27

Mezzo added to the list.

Thanks

Martyn Miles

02-10-2019, 09:12

3 inches extra on the woofer I think [emoji38]

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My woofer’s bigger than your woofer...

Edward

02-10-2019, 09:49

Phil, I guess you already saw these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254375020244

One bass driver looks well knackered but perhaps it can be fixed or a replacement found?

I have K2s which I use in an active crossover setup. The improvement in sound quality was huge, pointing to the original drivers being fine but the caps in the passive crossover needing renewing. It is a simple passive crossover so if you do get some K2s well worth doing.

Also this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183971375199

walpurgis

02-10-2019, 09:58

Phil, I guess you already saw these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254375020244

One bass driver looks well knackered but perhaps it can be fixed or a replacement found?

I have K2s which I use in an active crossover setup. The improvement in sound quality was huge, pointing to the original drivers being fine but the caps in the passive crossover needing renewing. It is a simple passive crossover so if you do get some K2s well worth doing.

Also this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183971375199

Unfortunately, the Magnums have the wrong bass driver in one, not a knackered one, but a cheapo replacement.

And, the Mezzo's have the wrong tweeters.

Best keep looking.

By the way, the biggest problem with the Magnum and Magister K2's is the vinyl 'skin' lifting away from the cone surface.

philv

02-10-2019, 10:00

Phil, I guess you already saw these? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254375020244

One bass driver looks well knackered but perhaps it can be fixed or a replacement found?

I have K2s which I use in an active crossover setup. The improvement in sound quality was huge, pointing to the original drivers being fine but the caps in the passive crossover needing renewing. It is a simple passive crossover so if you do get some K2s well worth doing.

Also this. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/183971375199

Thanks.
Yes, i saw those, but i am not very mobile as i have no car.

So, it is just a like for like cap replacement?

I’m keen not to get into too many mods.
I upgraded tne crossovers on my jbls and it soon becomes quite expensive if the crossover gets more complicated with too many caps.

Thanks

philv

02-10-2019, 10:17

Which are the best sounding with a simple crossover refresh?
Mezzo, magnum k2, or magister?

I don't want to get in to swapping drivers or expensve mods.

walpurgis

02-10-2019, 10:32

The Magisters are the most fun. They have a big beefy presentation, not exactly refined, but entertaining nonetheless.

Changing caps shouldn't be expensive, just use Alcaps.