Thank you to those members who responded so far.
To br3098. Yes, I did mean long wall placement. Your comments are very useful I have auditioned the Larsen 4.2 which sounded very good. Reps and shop owner claim the Larsen 6.2's provide much more of the sound provided by the 4.2's Therefore better (??). They seem reluctant to show or stock the 6.2 which they claim achieves much better sound because of the use of Wilson Audio woofer and a Scan speak tweeter, or its equivalent, and a much better crossover
The price of the Larsen 4.2 is $2200; the 6.2 is $4300. The build quality of 4.2 is average, despite a true "organic" rendering of the music and stunning bass response for their size. Like other European brands they seem overpriced for what you get. Larsen 8.2 at $7500 seems to be the one the company and/or dealers want to showcase and sell; maybe because the 9 is $15,000. Like some buyers, this kind of dough is not just laying around on my kitchen table or stashed away in a large sugar bowl.
I am surprised what you noted about the Magneplanars; I repeatedly have read and was told they need to be placed almost in the middle of the room to achieve good and balanced sound; and, placement is finicky and troublesome. I am in the process of downsizing and want to reclaim some of living room space. I am aware that both Maggie .7 and LRS and the excellent reviews they have received.
Thank you all.
S.J.