Squashed(?) LRS

@helomech1 - Thanks! I was just about to ask about that!
Will give it a try.

Thanks for the replies!

Well they are hooked up and playing (beautifully through a new Hegel H190).

But the cloth is still stuck. Especially tight on the three round 
protrusions (?) that are vertically aligned along the upper middle of the panel.

Looks like it might be a little less around the flat areas since yesterday afternoon though.

Other than that, what an amazing experience!  Especially for this newbie who never owned magnepans before (only listened to larger ones in audiophile store listening rooms).

The wisdom found in this forum certainly rings true.  I truly appreciate the value in not just basic speaker placement, but also in fine tuning (tilt, minor toe adjustments, distance from front and side walls).

Such seemingly minute changes really have a noticeable effect with the LRS vs the dynamic speakers I have been using.

Oh and the sound stage!  My room is only 10 x 12 but I hear instruments now that seem to be way behind the speakers.  Even beyond the front wall!

Something about the imagery,... Can't find the correct words to describe.  But noticeably different with the different tilt angles afforded by the pivoting adjusters.

I could also notice swapping the panels (ribbon tweeter inside vs outside) changed the "shape" of the presentation.

I am not trying to offer any kind of evaluation as I am clearly not qualified/experienced/etc. 

Just a newbie here sharing my immediate impressions on the differences I heard in sound characteristics.

My dynamic speakers used to compare:
Kef LS 50 non wireless
Ologe 5
B&W Matrix 801 S2

Amplification:
Living Room
- Ampzilla 2000 Second Edition monoblocks
 - Bryston P26 Pre amp

Office:
Hegel H190

Thanks again for the helpful replies!

@bob540 - Yeah, these are the LRS. The only Magnepans selling for under $1000 USD I believe. If you’ve never heard Magnepans before, I strongly urge you to.

I have a small room (10 x 12 minus closet space) and am really amazed with these speakers.

If you have the room (as I wish I did), I’m sure the larger models will amaze even more. I have heard older 1.6 and 2.6 versions in audiophile shop listening rooms. But most everything in there was impressive.

First time enjoying them (smaller versions) in my own home without the expensive room treatments and mortgage worthy running gear.

Good luck (and Good Listening!) with your not-too-distant future equipment!

Is there a volume setting/range for breaking in?  Is it good to keep changing the volume during break in?  Like varying engine rpm breaking in a new motorcycle? 

Filtering through all the debates about break in, white/pink noise, etc. when googling can be quite daunting!

I'm just so overwhelmed with moving things around, hearing the many differences. Haven't even gotten around to seeing what I really prefer!

Was kind of cool having to draw attention to the cables coming from the back to 3 different people who didn't believe they were speakers!

At first they put their ears close to the other speakers in the room that weren't playing. Then over to the LRS and started walking around them, listening from the back, etc.

Then came: "$650?  Really? That all?  Where can I get a pair"
I started saying something like: "Yes, just $650 but wait!  You need to understand the importance of amp requirements, room dimensions/acoustics, placement options, etc."  

Realizing that's about as far as this newbie could/should answer further questions, I told them to check out Audiogon.

For me, jury's still out on tweeters inside or out, ...

LRS Unsquashed!!

Got the grill off of the panel after several 3M tape (gently pressing down with a new soft bristle paint brush) pulling sessions over the weekend. 

Huge shout out to  Eric Norgaarden at Magnepan.  
He called me first thing this morning to assess the situation. 

NOTE:  Eric said to avoid applying/pulling tape from the areas directly stuck to the panel.  Instead, work from the edge area in towards the stuck area.

He was concerned about me having to work the stuck areas but approved my tape applying method using the brush.

After making sure nothing else was damaged and that they are hooked up and playing, he concluded the call with break in procedures (just play them) and placement resources.

Although it took nearly 4 months (placed order late November 2019), Eric made it an overall positive experience!

Glad the "eyesore" is gone!