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Magnapan LRS+ VS .7

Hello All,

Thinking about trying Magnapan for the first time. Looking at mainly the .7s. My room is about 9’ x 12’ and the speaker placement is limited. (It’s my living room with TV and such) Listening location is quite close at about 7 feet if the speakers are out from the back wall 20 inches. Speakers will be placed about 7.5 feet apart. Not much to work with but I have no choice. Actually the whole cottage is only 20’ x 20’. VERY simple easy life, retired. 😎

Anyone have the luxury of being able to compare the LRS+ and .7s? My amp is REGA Aethos. Mostly CD listening for now. Jazz, instrumental guitar/piano, Some R&B, light rock. But, NIRVANA is within arms reach when in the mood.

Can’t really go to a dealer. None anywhere close within four hundred miles. IF they even have them in stock.

Now using SVS Ultra Towers with subwoofer.

Lawrence From MI

 

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cdc
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Darn, second again.

My dream is to be responder #1.

 

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jasonbourne71
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The LRS is a poor-sounding speaker - a highly colored far-from - neutral device. Go to Audio Science Review and read the test report. Unlike electronics speakers cannot hide from the measuring process (Klipple Near Field System).

snapsc
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Whatever we tell you about how it sounds is our opinion… you have to listen for yourself. Panel speakers do some things extremely well, other things less so.   Because the room is a big part of the sound, if you aren’t willing or able to have them 3-5’ out from the rear wall if that’s what it takes… then take them off your list… 20” isn’t going to work. 

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@jasonbourne71 

the LRS speaker was not measured properly by ASR. Measurements shouldn't be taken of large panel speakers at such a close distance.

yyzsantabarbara
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The LRS+ is the very best speaker I have had in my small office, 12 x 11 x 9 + 4 extra feet in a closet where I have my office computers and desk (totally silent).

I have had the following speakers in this space:

  • Thiel CS3.7
  • KEF LS50
  • KEF LSC50 Meta
  • Audience 1 + 1 V3

I used a KEF KC62 sub with the LS50 Meta and LRS+. I think this room is perfect for the LRS+ but I do have it acoustically treated with GIK panels.

When I had the Audience 1+1 (similar to LRS+) it sounded awful prior to the acoustic treatment.

I have then 3 feet from the front wall.

 

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