Mirage M-3 Power? and Price?

[davharw]

I have an opportunity to buy a pair of Mirage M-3 speakers. I believe I listened to these years ago and they were great but too expensive. I know the Mirages sound quite different then my Klipsch KLF10s and JBL 4312s. I have a Marantz 2285B. Would it be powerful enough for the M-3s? I hope to go listen to them soon. I read elsewhere that they were over 100 pounds each. The room they would be in is appx 17' x 30' with 12 ft ceiling.

Asking price is $300. Is this a fair price?

Thanks.........Dave

 

[mikeybc]

M3's in nice shape usually go for more than twice that amount.

 

[davharw]

I've only seen them in a photo. I hope to see(and listen)to them today or tomorrow. I guess they're just too large for the guy who has them.
Thanks!

 

[Tedrick]

Awesome buy at that price. Just be sure all the tweeters are working. Also, as these speakers are bipolar, they need a bit of room to breath. Plan to set them up well away from the rear wall.

Here's a link to the Stereophile review of the M-3.

From what I remember from years ago, although they are not particularly difficult to drive the M-series speakers seemed to like a bit of power.

 

[davharw]

Thanks. The article was very interesting........Dave