The 12QRs let the music flow. By comparison, similarly priced speakers tend to sound crude, almost "mechanical". I replaced a set of B&W CDM 9NT speakers with the MG12s plus a subwoofer, and though the B&Ws were very good speakers in their own right, I have no regrets.
I have other highly regarded speakers at 6 times the price of the MG12s that sound as musical, and provide more detail and better bass. With the more expensive system I find myself amazed at all the detail as I try to take it all in. With the Maggies I just listen and let the music take me in. I could (and do) live happily with both systems, though lately I've begun to wonder whether my complicated high-priced rig is worth the added expense and effort. My point is that the little Maggies are good enough to make one wonder about such things...
I have other highly regarded speakers at 6 times the price of the MG12s that sound as musical, and provide more detail and better bass. With the more expensive system I find myself amazed at all the detail as I try to take it all in. With the Maggies I just listen and let the music take me in. I could (and do) live happily with both systems, though lately I've begun to wonder whether my complicated high-priced rig is worth the added expense and effort. My point is that the little Maggies are good enough to make one wonder about such things...