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Magico Q1 Bookshelf Loudspeakers I have owned these speakers for few years. Time to move on and find something different. Yes its a bookshelf speaker but perform like a big speaker. Soundstage is huge and detail. Vocal is superb. If you love jazz vocal music. This speaker is for you. Original stand , crate and all accessories will be included. Extra Infor: Design: Two-way Enclosure: Sealed LF Driver: 177m Nano-Tec cone HF Driver: 25mm MBe-1 dome Frequency Response: 32Hz–50kHz ±3dB Sensitivity: 86dBSPL@1kHz@1w@1M Nominal Impedance: 5Ω Minimum Impedance: 4Ω (at 156Hz) Dimensions (Inc Stand): 1
The Magico Q1 has long been revered as a sealed-box, stand-mounted rarity that delivers precision and depth uncommon in bookshelves. At A$13,800, this asking price is a strong deal, sitting well below the 25th percentile of A$14,082 from our recent AUD comparable listings, and far under the median of A$20,918. This isn’t just fair—it’s a genuine bargain for a model that originally launched near A$37,000 (based on its $24,950–$26,500 USD launch price).
What makes this a compelling buy is the Q1’s legendary build quality, time-coherent two-way design, and the fact that it includes matching stands (as noted in original specs). In original-owner condition with no noted caveats, this listing offers rare access to Magico’s flagship bookshelf performance at a fraction of typical used value. For enthusiasts seeking elite sound without flagship costs, this is a clear buying opportunity.
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Magico, a pinnacle of American high-end audio engineering, traces its origins to 1994 in Berkeley, California, where founder Alon Wolf pioneered the use of aluminum enclosures for loudspeakers. Drawing from aerospace and automotive construction principles, Wolf's vision emphasized rigid, non-resonant cabinets to achieve unprecedented transparency and accuracy in sound reproduction. The company consolidated operations in 2013 into a expansive 20,000-square-foot facility in Hayward, later expanding to 30,000 square feet, solidifying its commitment to in-house craftsmanship by a team of specialized machinists and technicians.
Magico specializes exclusively in loudspeakers, eschewing amplifiers, DACs, turntables, headphones, or cables to focus relentlessly on driver technology, enclosure design, and material science. Their products feature intricate internal frameworks that minimize vibrations, delivering reference-level dynamics and imaging prized by audiophiles seeking uncolored musical truth.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Magico commands reverence among discerning buyers for its technological vanguardism and consistent critical acclaim. Enthusiastic owners and a legacy of innovation ensure its stature as a boutique leader, where every speaker embodies precision engineering tailored for the ultimate listening experience.
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