Maggie LRS vs .7

I have extensive experience with Magnepan speakers. Although I no longer own a pair, I’ve heard or owned several pair, including the models mentioned (except the 2.7i). Personally, I prefer the .7 over the LRS+, the 1.7i over the .7, the 2.7i over the 1.7i, and the 3.7i over the 2.7i. The larger the speakers, the better the overall sound. In order to get the absolute best out of any of the Magnegan models, it is absolutely critical that a particular model be place in an appropriately sized room. Just that simple.  If I had had a larger room, I would have most certainly had opted for the magnificent 20.7. 

I have the Magnepans .7's and they are the perfect fit for my listening room I've  intergrated them with two SVS ULTRA 13 subs 

Here is a good review of the LRS vs the.7's by Audio Excellent 

https://youtu.be/FIBSxiGQBlE?si=TrI0Mqwuf_Ex23tr

It appears that the 2 models are sensitive to the rooms width x depth x height, and the proportions of same....dipoles are such ’sensitive’ critters to begin with...*Grin*

That, and small rooms have those pesky 'punctuations'.. windows, doors, mandatory furnishings....us... ;) 

I had the .7’s for 2 years… At 1st loved them, then I noticed I missed the attack and slam of a regular speaker. I tried it all, added 2 REL subs, Airborne Magna Risers, various jumpers, found I was only listening to what sounded good on the Maggi’s.

Took a while to get them sold. Check out US Audio Mart and here on Audiogone, Lots of sets for sale that I’m sure from users who’ve felt the same way. I’ve been told that anything above the 1.7’s is the way to go with Maggi’s, but at that price point you’ll have so many other great options.

Just trying to save you the hassle of trying to unload them at some point in the future. 

I have extensive experience with Magnepans dating all the way back to 1976. Yes, they are incredible and incredibly sensitive to their room. If you have a Maggie-friendly room there's nothing that can touch them even remotely close to the price. The best Maggie setup I ever had was a pair of MMGs (predecessor to the LRS)  run in a perfect Maggie room off of a circa 1980 NAD 7125 receiver. That system wouldn't play headbanger loud, but at normal listening levels it was superbly balanced, threw a huge soundstage, and  was just fun to listen to.   If your room isn't so friendly, nothing you can do will make them work. If you can't get at least 3 feet on each side and 2 feet to the back wall (those are minimums, not optimums), then forget about Magnepans. I have my current .7s for sale, simply because I lack a suitable room. That said, If you simply want 'more' Magnepan, then the .7s will provide that, and the 1.7s even more.

You don't mention subwoofers, but I would also consider the REL t/7 or t/9, the SVS Micro 3000, and KEF KC92. Small fast, tight  subs that blend well with Maggies. Finally, I would put them on risers, at least 6" to 9" to clean up any thickness in the lower vocal range and to raise up the soundstage.