Short answer: the PS Audio Aspen FR10. Both are rated 4.2/5 for sound quality (#87 and #102 of 226 floorstanding speakers), and the PS Audio Aspen FR10 costs $12,000 against $15,400 for the Magico A3, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
What the Magico A3 does well: A sealed three-way tower in an aluminium cabinet with a 1.1” beryllium dome tweeter, a 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange and two 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers. The catch: Magico’s data does not cover bass reliably, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from it and the measured Magico A5.
What the PS Audio Aspen FR10 does well: Distinctive driver layout: two 6” mid-bass drivers plus three 6x9” passive radiators, an 8” planar ribbon mid-range, and a 2.5” planar ribbon tweeter, with the woofers placed low near the floor to counteract typical floor-bounce cancellation in the mid-bass/lower-midrange handoff. The tradeoff: At roughly $12000/pair, expectations are high, and the reviewer found some measured shortfalls relative to that price.
Buy the PS Audio Aspen FR10. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $3,400 less than the Magico A3.
About the ratings: the Magico A3’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.8 to 4.6, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Magico A3 | PS Audio Aspen FR10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $15,400 per pair | $12000 per pair |
| Ranked | #102 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #87 of 226 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) beryllium dome tweeter, 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange, 2x 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers | 2x 6.5” carbon fiber cone woofers, 1x 8” planar magnetic ribbon midrange, 1x 2.5” planar magnetic ribbon tweeter + 3x passive radiators |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) | 84.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms nominal, 3.6 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Frequency Response | 22Hz-50kHz (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed | passive radiator |
| Dimensions | 44”H x 9.3”W x 11”D (1118 x 235 x 279 mm) | 41.5”H x 11.8”W x 16.3”D (1054.1 x 298.5 x 412.8 mm) |
| Weight | 110.2 lbs (50 kg) each | 119 lbs (54 kg) |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 28Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.40 |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: Magico A3 (measured by the manufacturer) and PS Audio Aspen FR10 (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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The Two Speakers In Full
Magico A3: $15,400 per pair Estimated Magico eBay
Same family: the Magico A1 (bookshelf, estimated 4.2/5), the Magico A5 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, rated 4.3/5), the Magico ACC (center, estimated 4.2/5) and the Magico Audio ASUB (subwoofer, rated 3.6/5).
Pros: A sealed three-way tower in an aluminium cabinet with a 1.1” beryllium dome tweeter, a 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange and two 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers. Magico’s own measurements show a smooth listening window and sound power.
Cons: Magico’s data does not cover bass reliably, so it has no preference score; the rating is estimated from it and the measured Magico A5. The load is 4 ohms and it weighs 50kg each. Magico has announced a redesigned A3 to replace this version.
Full Magico A3 review and specifications →
| DIY Kit | No |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 44”H x 9.3”W x 11”D (1118 x 235 x 279 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) beryllium dome tweeter, 6” Graphene Nano-Tec midrange, 2x 7” Graphene Nano-Tec woofers |
| Frequency Response | 22Hz-50kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 88dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 110.2 lbs (50 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | sealed |
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PS Audio Aspen FR10: $12000 per pair PS Audio eBay
Same family: the PS Audio Aspen FR5 (bookshelf, rated 3.7/5), the PS Audio Aspen FR20 (larger floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 4.2/5) and the PS Audio Aspen FR30 (larger floorstanding, ranked higher, estimated 4.3/5).
Pros: Distinctive driver layout: two 6” mid-bass drivers plus three 6x9” passive radiators, an 8” planar ribbon mid-range, and a 2.5” planar ribbon tweeter, with the woofers placed low near the floor to counteract typical floor-bounce cancellation in the mid-bass/lower-midrange handoff. Deliberately shelved bass response around 150Hz allows placement closer to the rear wall than typical, without the usual boominess. Extremely wide horizontal dispersion (the -6dB point isn’t reached until about 80-85° off-axis), giving a wide, enveloping soundstage that stays consistent rather than narrowing unevenly at different frequencies. Passed multiple stereo-imaging tests with precise placement despite the wide radiation, keeping instruments distinctly separated even in complex, heavily panned tracks. Exceptionally low multitone distortion at high frequency: among the best the reviewer has measured on any speaker. Bass extends smoothly to an F3 of 47Hz and F10 of 28Hz, potentially usable without a subwoofer for material that doesn’t dig much below 40Hz. Shows output enhancement rather than compression below about 50Hz even at high volume, adding extra punch and attack to bass transients. Measured bass extension of 47Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 84.4dB.
Cons: At roughly $12000/pair, expectations are high, and the reviewer found some measured shortfalls relative to that price. A scoop around 600Hz slightly thins out vocal fullness; EQ can restore some body there. A narrow but pronounced dip around 6-7kHz shows up in measurements, though EQ didn’t meaningfully improve it in testing and the reviewer says he’d rather have a dip than a peak in that sibilance-prone region. On-axis, the treble reads as mildly elevated (though far less than some rivals like Martin Logan or Focal); needs about 20° of toe-out, per the manufacturer’s own recommendation, to sound properly balanced and take on a warmer character. Sidewall acoustic treatment should be avoided, since the speaker’s wide, room-filling sound depends on that sidewall interaction, limiting setup flexibility in treated rooms. A minor resonance-like anomaly appears around 800Hz, and some compression shows up at the highest frequencies (around 12kHz) under extreme output testing, though unlikely to be audible in real listening. Large and heavy floorstander (about 76 lbs each, 41” tall).
Full PS Audio Aspen FR10 review and specifications →
| Released | Dec 2023 (2 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 28Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 47Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 41.5”H x 11.8”W x 16.3”D (1054.1 x 298.5 x 412.8 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 6.5” carbon fiber cone woofers, 1x 8” planar magnetic ribbon midrange, 1x 2.5” planar magnetic ribbon tweeter + 3x passive radiators |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.6 ohms minimum (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 84.4dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.40 |
| Weight | 119 lbs (54 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | passive radiator |
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