So that's what they look like. A bit peculiar with more frame than I'd imagined. Does that vertical strip at the side exude treble or what? I had expected them to be taller, too. Thanks for that; interesting.
So that's what they look like. A bit peculiar with more frame than I'd imagined. Does that vertical strip at the side exude treble or what? I had expected them to be taller, too. Thanks for that; interesting.
They do get tall. Strip is the MRT - mid range and treble.
Look here: http://www.reality-audio.com/apogeespeakers.html
See Full Range, Diva, Grand.
Bev
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Bev,
Have you sorted out the supports and got them away from the walls. There is a big danger in overdamping the room with Maggies, as the reflected sounds seem to be part of what makes them special.
Once you have them out in the room you can better judge what room treatment if any is required. If you are going the diy route, then panels made of Rockwool RWA45 seem to be the way to go.
https://www.travisperkins.co.uk/Rock...ck%29/p/961938
Geoff
Unfortunatley as Colin is on crutches for a few weeks the supports will not be made just yet, however I just ordered some nice thick 90 deg brackets which we will use to secure the Maggies to a plinth once Colin is more active
I guess what I meant with 'room treatment' was to try and stop too much from behind the speakers going through to my lovely neighbours..
Thanks for the link on the Rockwool
Bev
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Ah! So sound insulation rather than acoustic room treatment. That is a completely different challenge and a lot more expensive. Air gaps and mass are the general route. However, If you have a large book collection, then a couple of tall and well stuffed bookcases can do wonders. Rockwool have other products for acoustic insulation that are worth checking out but it depends upon your budget and commitment to the challenge.
Geoff
BTW: You can always recycle Colin's crutches as stands once he is back on his feet!
Bev
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Bev
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Strange thing about the Maggies is that even though they are about as tall as I am they don't really show up the room.. I think that is probably because they have oak side cheeks and an oatmeal coloured fabric so they just sort of blend in rather than my other speakers being dark wood affairs which stick out like a sore thumb
As we are on one word descriptions I would also describe them as 'articulate'..
Bev
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