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Magnepan for Background Listening

As the title suggests, how are Maggies for background listening? The new LRS model is so affordable, I was thinking about pulling the trigger. Realistically though, I am not going to pull up a chair and sit in the sweet spot very often. I know that the sweet spot is small, but outside of that sweet spot is what I am most curious about. Thanks! 
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I have both the 1.7i and the MMGs. I think as long as you have them oriented so that your casual listening is in the realm of on axis more than off, you will be delighted. Additionally, if they are on axis you will be rewarded with dynamic stability as they present as a line source speaker keeping the decibels more consistent across larger distances from the speakers. I had previously had the 1.7i's oriented across my rectangular room with the speakers on the long wall. I recently put them along the short wall and have realized bigger bass, better imaging, and better dynamics in this type of room.YMMV

Happy Listening and +1 for all who emphasized the need for adequate power (benefits both quiet and more dynamic listening)
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