Well, time for another POV.
I've owned both 1.x and 3.x in the past (in both cases, it was roughly 10-15 years ago, so I don't want to swear to the specific generation). I liked both, but the threes eventually ended up in a difficult room where they weren't doing what they're capable of doing.
These days, I digitally cross room corrected subs to MMGs. There's no doubt that - to my taste - this is the best sound that I've gotten out of Maggies at any price. A DSpeaker, a pair of SVS sealed subs, and a pair of MMGs runs about $2400 right now (Underwood is selling the DSpeaker at $800) - and I believe that all come with an in-home trial. I'd strongly recommend that you think about this set-up, especially if you use only/primarily digital sources.
NOTE - This involves ADC/DAC for analog source material, so it may not work for LP types. Either way, it's another Maggie based option to consider.
If you love it, you've saved a bunch of $. If it's not your cup of tea, box it up and send it back.
I've owned both 1.x and 3.x in the past (in both cases, it was roughly 10-15 years ago, so I don't want to swear to the specific generation). I liked both, but the threes eventually ended up in a difficult room where they weren't doing what they're capable of doing.
These days, I digitally cross room corrected subs to MMGs. There's no doubt that - to my taste - this is the best sound that I've gotten out of Maggies at any price. A DSpeaker, a pair of SVS sealed subs, and a pair of MMGs runs about $2400 right now (Underwood is selling the DSpeaker at $800) - and I believe that all come with an in-home trial. I'd strongly recommend that you think about this set-up, especially if you use only/primarily digital sources.
NOTE - This involves ADC/DAC for analog source material, so it may not work for LP types. Either way, it's another Maggie based option to consider.
If you love it, you've saved a bunch of $. If it's not your cup of tea, box it up and send it back.