My first personal purchase was a 500 dollar pair of Maggie starters back in the early 80s. I noticed the usual weaknesses like they needed proper placement and had terrible drop off if you weren't on axis. This didn't bother me much since the speakers were easy to move and proper placement was obvious by ear. Also common complaint was lack of bass and that was true. All of that was all overshadowed by a sense of dimension and space that was orgasmic and for the price...irresistible. The weaknesses had one final addition that arrived late in life for me...very low spousal approval factor. In the end I used the credit card and moved over to Thiel but that's another story.
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?