Magnavox vs. Cerwin Vegas

[67tony]

Assuming the same price, which of these would be more desirable?

Magnavox Model S-8755 (2 way, 12" alnico woofer, and a 4" x 10" metal horn)
or
Cerwin Vega AT-12 (3-way, bass reflex, 12" Woofer, (2)5" Mids and 1" Tweeter)

I realize we're comparing a two-way to a three-way, so I guess I'm looking for opinions on either.

THANKS!

 

[avguytx]

Me personally, I'd go with the Cerwin Vegas. The Mags are ok and do have their following but they are typically going to have a rolled off high end (no sizzle) whereas the CV's would have a broader frequency range. To me anyway...

 

[Dan ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ]

The Mag's can be made to sound better than their stock form via a re-working of the crossover to one that does impedance compensation. But between the two evils in stock form, CV wins hands downn.

 

[titanstats]

The Mag's can be made to sound better than their stock form via a re-working of the crossover to one that does impedance compensation. But between the two evils in stock form, CV wins hands down.

+1 To me, those Magnavox speaks sound pretty awful, but YMMV.

 

[bowtie427ss]

I'd hold out for a 3rd choice, but that's just me.

 

[saea501]

I'd hold out for a 3rd choice, but that's just me.

I'd hold out for a third choice even if it meant waiting years.

 

[automojo]

I would try to rework, and or up grade the Magnevox-CV's are good for playing loud at party's though....