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Martin Logan Vista spks versus Maggie 1.7 speakers. Best speaker for medium size room??

The Martin Logan Vista speaker has been discontinued; however, it always seems to be recommended over the Martin Logan  ESL-EM  which is less expensive, but not the Magneplanar 1.7 or the .7 speaker.  I am curious about "thinking outside box",  that is getting away from a traditional box speaker, for a more open,musical and transparent sound. 

Therefore, I need some input about which of the speakers cited above might work best in a 12X15 living room that opens into kitchen/ dining area that is 12X22.  As you know both the Magneplanar 1.7 and especially new .7 have received good reviews, and often are recommended on this blog

Even though the  ML Vista is discontinued, there are usually one or two pairs for sale on Audiogon. I don't want to eliminate this model because it has been discontinued, but I don't really know what took its place   Thank you.    

sunnyjim

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martykl
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Another option is MMGs with subwoofers (if the rest of your system can accommodate that).  Last I looked, MMGs were about $600 and a pair of top flight 12" subs from SVS or Rythmik ran anywhere from $1k (very good) to $1700ish (superb).  I've run the MMG plus Rythmik combo and preferred it to Maggie 3.6s in the same room, FWIW.  That's with the pricier subs, however.

Either way, with both of these options you're in the same or lower price range.  More good news: All of these products are available manufacturer direct with full refund if your in-home audition doesn't cut the mustard.

Disclaimer, I use Audyssey to manage the subs and provide room EQ.  I think it's a big part of the great results that I get.

Good luck with the purchase.




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