Anything better than 1.7 Maggies

You say that your room is 25' x 10'?
Does that mean that the front wall is the 25' wall?
I suppose that the 1.6/3.6 could work, but you are a little close. (too near the speakers)
My room is 14 x 25' in a finnished basement - and i can only sit 12' away due to a support column.
I have owned both 1.6 & 3.6 maggies and i can tell you that the 3.6 was the better speaker but the 1.6 was easier to integrate. The 1.6 was basically "plug and play" whereas, i would have to keep playing with placement with the 3.6 to get the right kind of synergy.
I sold them both a few years ago, but am looking to purchase a used pair of 1.7's within driving distance - the 3.6's were just too big for my room.
Mike

Have to agree with Erikminer, the 3.7 is the first panel speaker I been able to tolerate for long periods.

IF you can find it (doubtful), the Kingsound Prince II is far better imo. The Prince II would cost about three times as much new and likely about twice as much as the 1.7 used, but worth it.

I reviewed and own the Kingsound King for Dagogo.com

Thanks guys. I will check out the Tympanis, Kingsounds and still trying to hear the Emerald Physics. In the meanwhile my budget has expanded a little and I spent some time listening to the Magnepan 3.7s. They sounded great to me but I am still a little scared of the size ( to answer Mike - my new listening room is 19*18).
I researched a bit and people say the Gallos 3.5 ref are the best bet compared to Maggies, they sound the same if not better. I want to compare them specifically to the 3.7s and I wonder if anyone has done that comparison. I know Gallo made mistakes with pricing but I am wondering if it is worth giving these a shot. I am getting a virtually new pair for about 4.5k.. please let me know what you think.
Saum

I don't think you'd have any trouble fitting 3.7's in a 19 x 18 room.