2. speakers
  3. 137343-115932

Maggie 1.7i vs Marin Logan Electromotion ESL - Which is less critical for room placement?

I’d like to buy either the Maggie 1.7i or Martin Loga Electromotion ESL or ESL X. I have a long room, so distance from sidewalls shouldn’t be a factor. However, It’s not very wide. Right now I have Vandersteen 3As placed 26" from the front wall & my listening position is 8’ away from their front. The most I can go with any speaker is about 30" out, or they’ll be sitting in a traffic area.

I’ve been reading in many MG owner reviews, that Maggies must be a minimum of 3’ from the front wall or the imaging/soundstage really suffers. Can the MLs be closer than 3’ without hurting the sound?
stevehardy1

Showing 1 response by dvinkl

dvinkl
19 posts
 

Dear both

Which amplication and speakers cable do you use with Maggies 1.7i?

I am driving them with AYRE K-1XE+V-5XE combo and ANALYSIS PLUS SILVER OVAL 2 speakers cable.

I do prefer how the USA gear sounds.

I would like to upgrade the system, but do not know where to start.

By the way I am from Europe.

I also have a long, narrow  and low room.

I measures: 5m long, 3m width and 2,10m high (previous garage)



More to discover