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Magico M3
In 2014 the introduction of the limited edition M-Project provided a glimpse of the cutting edge designs and advanced technologies that were being developed at Magico. Over the past two years intense research has been dedicated to exploring new methodologies and materials which are now incorporated in the Magico M3.
A new carbon fiber side panel design, an all-graphene midrange and bass driver design, and the phenomenal 28mm diamond coated beryllium tweeter, previously found only in the M-Project, all come together in what is the most sophisticated loudspeaker we have ever created.
Enclosure
An internal three-axis matrix framework in the M3 contributes to an extremely rigid enclosure and eliminates unwanted resonances and colorations, allowing all drivers to perform with stunning resolution and dynamics.
The M3 midrange driver operates in a purpose built sub-enclosure made of a proprietary polymer that enhances midrange control and articulation. This sub-enclosure concept was first used in the S3 and is now applied to our more recent 3-way speaker designs.
Tweeter & Drivers
The M3 incorporates the Diamond coated Beryllium diaphragm tweeter (28-mm) used in the MPro. The optimized geometry and the Diamond coating on the Beryllium aligns the acoustical properties closer to perfection without adding extra weight of a full Diamond dome, this revolutionary tweeter design offers a near perfect weight to stiffness ratio that is unmatched in the industry. The new tweeter provides extra-long excursion movement and uses a neodymium based motor system that is customized to match the sensitivity and power handling capabilities of the M3 while maintaining ultra-wide dispersion characteristics and ultra-low distortion measurements.
Magico is the world’s first manufacturer to utilize graphene in the development of a radically new and advanced loudspeaker cone design. Graphene has many extraordinary properties and is approximately 100 times stronger than the strongest steel. The newly designed Magico six-inch midrange and seven-inch bass driver cones found in the M3 are both manufactured using Multi-Wall carbon XG Nanographene and an ultra-stiff proprietary new carbon weave which is 20% lighter and 300% stiffer than previous cone material we used in Magico loudspeaker offerings.
MPod
A contributing element to the stunning overall sound performance of the M3 is the application of the MPOD. The MPOD is based on the scientific principles of Constrained Layer Damping (CLD) which are well documented and in our opinion, the most effective way to channel unwanted vibrations away from a component and its platform.
Operating under massive weight the MPOD is a noise channeling system that effectively dissipates resonance while maintaining ultimate coupling properties to the floor resulting in remarkable sonic results. M3’s ordered with the MPOD 3-Pt Stand come with a beautifully appointed case that includes six MPOD’s and a professional grade torque wrench that allows for periodic maintenance of the internal tension rods.
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Professional Reviews 83/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
85/100
Build Quality
78/100
Value for Money
80/100
The Magico M3 delivers explosive dynamics, reference-grade accuracy, and an exceptionally realistic, low-coloration window into recordings. Audiophilepure highlights its elite dynamic freedom and resolution, while the diamond-coated beryllium tweeter, graphene midrange, and triple-woofer array support a truly no-compromise flagship presentation for systems built to reveal every musical detail.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptional dynamic capability, praised as among the finest available from a dynamic loudspeaker.
Highly accurate, realistic, and low in coloration with suitably resolving electronics.
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Cons
Demands equally high-resolution, low-distortion partnering electronics to reach its full potential.
A costly, system-wide investment aimed at wealthy buyers rather than value-focused shoppers.
May be less accommodating with tube amplification than with high-quality solid-state designs.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
The available review gives the M3 exceptionally strong overall praise, calling it among the most accurate and realistic loudspeakers available. Its most clearly documented strength is dynamic capability, while the review offers less specific detail on individual frequency bands and spatial presentation.
Bass
81/100
The M3's three-woofer configuration suggests substantial low-frequency potential, but the review does not directly describe its extension, tonal weight, control, or behavior in a room. There is no specific reviewer evidence about bass texture or sub-bass authority.
Mid
88/100
The reviewer characterizes the M3 as exceptionally accurate and realistic, praise that supports a highly convincing and low-coloration presentation through the musical core. However, there is no detailed discussion of voices, instrumental timbre, or crossover integration.
Treble
82/100
The review's emphasis on resolution and low coloration points to a refined, revealing top end when matched with suitably capable electronics. It does not directly address treble sweetness, air, glare, or tolerance of brighter recordings.
Soundstage Imaging
78/100
The reviewer conveys a highly realistic overall presentation but provides little direct commentary on soundstage width, depth, image focus, or layering. Placement behavior and room sensitivity are also not discussed.
Dynamics
96/100
Dynamics are the M3's most explicitly celebrated attribute: the reviewer says it is as good a dynamic loudspeaker as one can buy. That is unusually emphatic praise for both musical responsiveness and large-scale dynamic freedom.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
78/100
The supplied review does not offer meaningful hands-on commentary about cabinet finish, resonance control, terminals, fit and finish, or long-term durability. Its substantial 320-pound construction is specified, but build execution is not directly assessed by the reviewer.
Value for Money
80/100
At a reviewed price of $75,000, the M3 is plainly a luxury purchase; the reviewer explicitly says it is for wealthy buyers. The review strongly endorses performance but does not argue that the speaker is a bargain or compare its value directly with competing high-end designs.
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