Jim, Brooks Berdan Ltd. is an Eminent Technology dealer, and last time I was there they had a pair of LFT-8b to listen to. Some people prefer it to the 1.7, roughly the same price. The ET features push-pull design as opposed to the single ended 1.7, and is crossover-less between 180Hz and 10kHz, quite a feat!. It is a hybrid, with an 8" cone woofer for 180Hz and below. Though both magnetic planar speakers, they sound somewhat different. The ET website has some pro reviews of the speaker. Well worth a trip to BBL in Monrovia, just down the 210 freeway about ten miles East of Pasadena, to hear for yourself. I bought a pair from Sheila!
Martin Logan Vista spks versus Maggie 1.7 speakers. Best speaker for medium size room??
The Martin Logan Vista speaker has been discontinued; however, it always seems to be recommended over the Martin Logan ESL-EM which is less expensive, but not the Magneplanar 1.7 or the .7 speaker. I am curious about "thinking outside box", that is getting away from a traditional box speaker, for a more open,musical and transparent sound.
Therefore, I need some input about which of the speakers cited above might work best in a 12X15 living room that opens into kitchen/ dining area that is 12X22. As you know both the Magneplanar 1.7 and especially new .7 have received good reviews, and often are recommended on this blog
Even though the ML Vista is discontinued, there are usually one or two pairs for sale on Audiogon. I don't want to eliminate this model because it has been discontinued, but I don't really know what took its place Thank you.
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