plastic penguin said:
Very interesting comments from all.
Jax, you've heard the RS6, haven't you? How different is the GB1 bass from the MAs? I'm not looking to increase but improve dispersion.
Yes, I have had the RS6 and RX6 in my home. I actually think they are about the best value in their price range. I love the MA RX/RS lines. However, two comments about the comparison, regarding wall sensitivity, I would say they are on opposite ends of the spectrum. PMC is one of the least sensitive (only sealed boxes like ATC are less so in my experience) and MA RS6s are among the most sensitive. That doesn't mean they can't be affected, all speakers can, but I think the GB1i's are much less sensitive than the RS6s.
Regarding the bass difference, there is a marked difference in the overal tone of bass. The MAs have a richer fatter sound. The bass is more lush. The PMCs have a more sharp, crisp type of bass but still nicely punchy and full. PMC bass does sound different from most other speakers due to the transmission line. I like it, other's might not. But in the mids and highs, they are definately more integrated and more accurate than the MAs IMO.