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Which Magnepans for my small room?

I'm thinking of Maggie's because of the huge amount of praise I see for them especially for the money. My room is 12x16x8 feet and I already have two 18 inch PSA subs. Right now running paradigm signature s8 v2.

I ideally want something significantly better. What would be the right Maggie for my space? I'm thinking Max I would go to Mag 20.7 and get it used.

I'll be driving them with dual bryston 4bsst with 4bsst2 motherboards which are class d and rated at close to 1000 watts per channel in bridged mode.

Also any kind of cover you can recommend to protect them from my cats?
smodtactical

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smodtactical OP
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mijostyn Would the 20.7 or 3.7i be a step up from what I have now ?
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@uberwaltz what other speakers have you compared the MMGi too? Helps me understand your praise better. Thanks!
smodtactical OP
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I heard the 1.7i today. It was decent, nice clarity, details and big image but the overall sound was too bright and even sibilant at times. For me bass was lacking. I came away from the demo being a bit underwhelmed. The room was heavily treated and about same size as mine.

Preamp was PS audio stellar gain and power amp was s300.

I can hear some potential for sure but can't say its better than what I have now. The dealer recommended going no bigger than these in a room my size. Unfortunately they don't have 3.7i or 20.7 for me to hear.
smodtactical OP
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LOL You guys.

@mijostyn Thanks for the advice. I am now interested in the 3.7i and 20.7s for my space. I think I might try to snag a used pair once I sell off my Aria 948s. Something tells me they will sound great in my room.

Not to derail the thread though I heard one guy who prefers the Tekton Moabs over the 3.7i so that might be something else to think of.
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