Maggie owners (past, present, future) what do (did) you love and or dislike about them?


I've always owned dynamic speakers, but I'm ready for something different. I remember about 15 years ago auditioning a pair of Maggie's at a small shop on the Plaza. Don't remember the model but I was astounded by the clarity. Couldn't afford them then, had 2 kids in college. Presently own a pair of Monitor Audio Gold 300's and they're very good speakers, but I've been reminiscing about the clarity of those Maggie's and I want a pair of the 3.7i's. Those of you who have experience with Maggie's let me know your love (hate) relationship with them. My room is 17 x 15 with a sloping ceiling up to 10 feet. Is that enough room for the 3.7i's to perform at their best?
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My Maggies had a big sound, maybe even slightly bigger than my electrostatics.  They were far from accurate, missing even more treble than the 'stats.  The bass sounds contrived, not natural.  My hybrid 'stats were even worse until I found the right subs to change out.

A pal has huge Maggie panels that fold in such ways that they bounce sound everywhere worse than Bose.  Even with his great Mark Levinson power, these speakers are really a waste of money, except to impress non-audiophiles, but you can do that with old 901 Bose.