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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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The .7's might be the best value for money, but I'm not concerned about that. I was basing my comment solely on how they sound. The .7's are very coherent and engaging. The LRS+ could probably do the same, but would require to be more nearfield than I can place them in my room (which is relatively large at 15x25x8); speculation and nothing else based on what I heard.

jl35
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When I spoke to Magnepan, they said the LRS+ would be the best sounding speaker in my small room...it sounds great, sometimes use with REL T/Zero lll sub 

 

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patrickdowns
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audionoobie

My room is about the size of yours (11x15), so I wonder how you have your .7s placed?

My understanding is the Maggies do best pulled out from the front wall about 3-4 feet. My speakers have to be on the long wall (Vandersteen 2CE Sig III), due to doors and other factors, and I can’t pull them out far. My 2CEs are about 24" out.

I could rearrange the room and put .7s on the short wall, but they would only be a max of 2 feet from the side walls, maybe.

Do Maggies need to be well away from the side walls? How far is ideal?

You’ve also had the Treo CT—which I have considered seriously. One appealing feature of them (besides #1, the sound) is they do well right up against or very close to the front wall. Designed for that, per Richard Vandersteen.

 

Thanks

dz13
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The LRS (original) was basically a gateway drug for me. It shows you a sound that is incomplete. You love it but want more. If you are new to planar speakers it is a fine, inexpensive introduction to this sound. However, you do need some power to drive it well. 

secretguy
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Dipole have very little interaction with side walls.

As far as front walls go, I've found  people tend to exaggerate the distance necessary.

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