Don't have the 1.7s but had the 1.6 and now have MG12 with highly modified crossovers .
Maggies have come a long way from their beginnings .
Maggies have to be at least 4.5 to 5.0 feet from back wall . At least 3 feet from side walls . They like asymetrical positioning . Spacing the speakers depends on sitting position . You open them up you get a marvelous big soundstage but with less focus images . Get them closer and images are better focus with more specificity .
Having said that maggies don't focus as boxed speakers . Image outline are a bit more homogenous .
One thing which is extremely important and seems to be a caracteristic of all the models I've had is that moving them around seems to deterioate one aspect of performance while getting another aspect better . You get them closer and you get the bass punchier and impactful but will lose spaciousness or focus
Maggies are speakers that dictate where they want to be and always need space to sing . The difference can be stunning . Take care and stay safe .
Maggies have come a long way from their beginnings .
Maggies have to be at least 4.5 to 5.0 feet from back wall . At least 3 feet from side walls . They like asymetrical positioning . Spacing the speakers depends on sitting position . You open them up you get a marvelous big soundstage but with less focus images . Get them closer and images are better focus with more specificity .
Having said that maggies don't focus as boxed speakers . Image outline are a bit more homogenous .
One thing which is extremely important and seems to be a caracteristic of all the models I've had is that moving them around seems to deterioate one aspect of performance while getting another aspect better . You get them closer and you get the bass punchier and impactful but will lose spaciousness or focus
Maggies are speakers that dictate where they want to be and always need space to sing . The difference can be stunning . Take care and stay safe .