I’ve owned the MMGi and currently own ML Aeriusi and neither seem to be very location sensitive in regards to the sidewalls. However, the depth and realism of the soundstage is directly proportional to the distance they are from the rear walls. The ML may give you a little better bass the closer you place it to the rear wall but at the expense of the soundstage. Both have an extremely narrow sweet spot almost regardless of the their relative location from surrounding walls. You’ll sorely miss your 3A if/when you switch to either. I switched to the 2Ci from the MMGi and it’s better in all aspects.
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?
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?