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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Thanks to all who responded so. Unfortunately, I would NOT get the Maggies I listed that far into the room  I listened .to Martin Logan ESF-EM, and I like them, though they are not the last work word in resolution. Also placement is a problem, like the Maggies, possibly less critical.

To Martiki,  that loaner policy does not apply to the new Maggie .7  speakers    Reason: unknown.   For a company that has been in business for at least 40 years, their customer service is marginal. I called them 3x to find out why .7 was not on the loaner list, only to find out each time that "Wendell" ( who I assume is the CEO of marketing) was out on the road, and there was no one else I could talk to.  The last time I called, I spoke to the parts buyer. Wendell come home and answer some questions. 

Unfortunately, my closest Maggie dealer is 40 miles away in a town named La Habra, California.  I think the product would be bettered represent by a dealer in Pasadena, California. which is a community with plenty of wealthy people and transient traffic..    

To bdf24,   Thanks for the heads up about the BBL. I know about his shop, but never been there.  I will check out the ET website for info and reviews, before making a trip to Monrovia.   Sounds promising, if I could just get the good wife on the program of having  speakers 4 ft into the room from the back wall.
DeKay,  I will have to give Shelly's a call to see if they are opened on Sunday, that would be the best day for a drive out there.  Thanks for the heads up