Maggies

I am setting up a "budget" system in a basement office (~10x15) and want to return to a Magnepan speaker. I have owned both the 2.5 and IIIa and know how well they can sound. My problem is that I can only get a couple of feet off the back and side walls. I have read all the reviews and comments on the the MMG and MG12 and it seems that the quasi ribbon will limit the sound of those speakers if too close to the walls. Now the question! I have achance to pick up a pair of 1.4s no QR and a limited top end (18Kh) which I think may sound better in the above circunstance. I would appreciate your thoughts and comments. Thanks Dave