The LRS+ Speakers

I've owned numerous speakers in my relatively short time in this hobby (about 6 years now).

They include:

Vandersteen 1ci
Vandersteen 2ce Sig II
Tekton Electron
Paradigm Prestige 75F
Kef R11
HHR Exotic Ohm F redesign (TLS1 hybrid)
Vandersteen Treo CT
Fritz Carbon 7
Wharfedale Diamond 12.2
Klipsch RP600M
Magnepan .7

I've sold all of them and have kept the Vandersteen 1's and the .7's. For my room and my tastes, these have been the best sounding speakers I've owned. There's something about the coherence of a 2-way speaker that appeals to my ears. 

I've read it numerous times both here and on other sites, that Maggies don't do bass or slam. In my 11' x 13' room, that couldn't be further from the truth. 

I'm not saying I won't buy other speakers in the future. But for me, I think the .7 could possibly be a lifetime speaker. 

@audionoobie What amplifier were you using with the speakers? 

I also have been keen on 2-way speakers. My room is only slightly larger than yours, ~11 by 15.

It’s a shame so few people have heard the Eminent Technology LFT-8b ($2900/pr). Like Magnepans, a planar-magnetic dipole, but with a sealed dynamic woofer (180Hz down). I’ve owned three pair of Magnepans (one currently), but listen to the LFT-8. Some current LFT-8b owners are former MG3.7 owners. I heard the LFT-8 side-by-side with the MG1.7, and the contrast was dramatic. I'm sure the dealer was relieved when the LFT-8 sold---only after that was he able to sell the 1.7 ;-) .

@mesch All Belles. Aria Signature pre and Aria 112wpc monos. The guy makes great affordable gear.

@audionoobie Thanks. Have always heard good things about Belles. Never had opportunity the hear the gear. 

I have always wanted to try the smaller Maggies (LRS+, .7). My system is set up such that the speakers are set up along the long wall. To make use of the Maggies I am concerned that it would be truly near-field, maybe too much so.