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The LRS+ Speakers

I’ve known about the Magnepan LRS+ speakers for a while, but haven’t specifically paid close attention to them. Over the weekend, I came across both a written review and an Absolute Sound YouTube review of these speakers. I think it’s fair to say if there were ever a “rave” review, this was it. The folks at TAS are obviously impressed. The reviewer is upfront about saying that the Pluses don’t do everything fantastically, but what they do do well is amazing. In a nutshell, soundstage and nuanced decay seem to be second to none. Have you heard these? If so, my question is do the LRS+ exceed even the higher priced Maggies in this regard, or is it that have found a way to bring these characteristics down to a lower price point than ever before? In other words, is there anybody out there thinking of replacing their current Maggies with the LRS+? Are they THAT good? Opinions?

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audiojan
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I’ve had LRS+, .7, 1.7i and 3.7i at home for long weekends. In my room and setup, the .7’s were the most coherent and impressive. The 1.7i had more bass but just didn’t have the same midrange magic. The LRS+ and the same type of cohesiveness as the .7’s but lacked too much low end and just sounded small. The 3.7i’s felt like two separate speakers… the ribbon tweeter just never connected to the rest.

The LRS+ are very special, but you need a small to medium room and gobs of clean current. I used my Gryphon Diablo 300 and even that isn’t overkill

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jasonbourne52
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The LRS is a poorly measuring and sounding speaker with readily apparent sonic colorations. Stick to the larger Magneplanars.

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pascon OP
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Hey thanks. There’s something you don’t see too often- an honest, blunt answer!

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pascon OP
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Audiojan- It’s interesting that the .7’s are the sweet spot for you. I’ve seen others who have expressed that they think the .7’s are Magnepans best value for the money.

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Jasonbourne52 is just repeating what Amir at ASR said, and he only listened to one speaker not 2. I would be surprised if Jasonbourne52 even heard the LRS+.

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