Magico S5 2024 in the house

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After nearly a year of anticipation, my S5 2024s have finally arrived, replacing the exceptional S3 2023s.

The S3s were phenomenal in their own right, but the S5s are in a league of their own. The sheer effortlessness of their performance is astonishing. The lower octaves are so deep and authoritative that I had to double-check to make sure I hadn’t accidentally received a subwoofer alongside the speakers.

The highs remain as exquisite as they were with the S3s, yet something about the midrange integration feels even more refined—seamless in a way I can’t quite explain.

In short, this upgrade has exceeded every expectation I had. Simply extraordinary.
 

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I'm curious how the new S5 compares against the old S7. You'd have to think with all the latest improvements to S5 it will stand above S7.
 
brodricj said:
I'm curious how the new S5 compares against the old S7. You'd have to think with all the latest improvements to S5 it will stand above S7.
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While the S7 can move more air (3x10" cones), it lacks the mids and high of the S5. regarding the low octave layer, I would be surprised if the S5 isn't more reviling as a result of more advanced drivers.
 
Here are some impressions after a week of listening


When listening to a variety of music styles, the speakers are particularly impressive. During a late-night session with Keith Jarrett's The Köln Concert, the piano's harmonics floated in space with an almost holographic presence, every detail is rendered with astounding clarity. With works by Miles Davis So What, and Pink Floyd Time, the speakers create an impressive three-dimensional soundstage, precisely positioning each instrument and voice.

The bass especially is powerful—listening to Angel by Massive Attack reveals depths I never thought my listening space could accommodate. In classical music, such as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, or Stravinsky The Rite of Spring the speakers demonstrate remarkable dynamics, transitioning seamlessly between quiet passages and orchestral outbursts.

Despite the meticulously engineered aluminum structure, the sound remains warm and emotional, as evident in songs like Into My Arms by Nick Cave or Harvest Moon by Neil Young.

One notable advantage of the S5 is its relatively short break-in period (most of the break time is already done at the factory)—within a few days, the sound stabilizes, and the soundstage expands. Compared to the S3 2023, both share a similar tonal quality, but the S5 delivers higher volumes effortlessly and produces rich, deep bass even at low volumes.

For listening spaces over 40 square meters, the S5 is the preferred choice (or the S3 paired with a subwoofer). For those seeking a top-tier listening experience but unable to afford the M6 model, the S5 2024 is an excellent alternative.
 
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