MMGs

the DWMs need to be placed closer to you and further from the wall than the main speakers

I agree - get 0.7 or 1.7 - see if a dealer is near you to listen and for a home trial; call Maggie and beg them to extend the free home trial from them direct if no dealer nearby.

While on the phone see if you can talk to Wendell - see if he sighs or laughs when you mention big stands or maple surrounds.

Don't get caught up in the woo-woo - besides, you will spend plenty of time moving them around in the room...

Have to agree with those of you who have had your Maggies "Gunned."  Had my 1.6's "Gunned" - big improvement.  Better bass, and greater resolution / clarity / definition than stock, and many other speakers.  Of course the soundstage and imaging are great.  And... they're more efficient.  

Well worth the investment if you're a Maggie fan.  

John recommended the MMG's and 1.6's to me as producing the best sound quality... and wouldn't do the 3.6's, or more recent versions.

Not to dismiss bassdude’s recommendation to "gun" Maggies, let me point out that the resulting total money spent (for the speakers and having them gunned), plus the cost of the power amp required to run them, exceeds the cost of a pair of ET LFT-8b’s and the more modest amp they require (even a tube one, if you prefer, not recommended for Maggies), a better speaker than the MMG, MG1.6 or 1.7 (even if gunned), and some feel even the 3.7. And, the ET’s don’t require an arc-welder power amp. Just sayin’.....

kythyn,
I have had a pair of MMGs and one DWM in a 15 X 20 room with a vaulted ceiling for about 2 years. The panels are 2 feet out and 6 feet apart on the long wall.  150 watts has been plenty of power. I had a B&K 2140 for awhile and replaced it with a  Van Alstine Synergy 240 with the double die option about 6 months ago. Its a great sounding amp that has never run dangerously hot at reasonable sound levels. You can occasionally find used Van Alstine equipment at the usual online spots and the company website avahifi.com.
I went through a variety of small to big tweaks for the speakers. Adding weight to the feet with teak blocks and replacing the fuses mattered but not enough. I have to agree with chattaudio about the Gunn improvements. John very graciously shares his design with anyone willing to take on the project. Having finished mine a few months ago, I can honestly say it was well worth the effort. In part, the Gunn upgrade stiffens panel mounting. The Mye stands might make difference but never tried them.
 It has taken some time to find the right DWM placement. It seems best on the perpendicular wall just ahead of the MMGs. They add very little at low listening levels but start to bloom with some volume.
Another two cents,
Scott

 

I recently upgraded from MMG's to a pair of Spatial Audio Hologram M4's.
To me they have more of the good things I liked about the Maggies. I use a sub from Rythmik taking care of everything below 50hz.
I was curious about Maggies so I bought a used pair. I like them. Did the half razor mod on them. Seemed to tighten up the bass. I still have them.
I was intrigued about the open baffle thing. Spatial Audio seemed to be mentioned a lot. I bought a pair used off of this site. These are keepers. Easier to drive with a larger selection of affordable amps. Although I did use a few different amps with the Maggies and none of them broke a sweat. Even the 12 year old Integra AVR I keep as a backup.

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