Maggies New or Older Models???

Start with the 1.6qr's, used for a $1k FAR better than MMg's
Live and learn w/ the demanding Maggies untill you reach that level of enjoyment that makes it all worthwhile. I am
about to jump the 3.6's and go straight to the 20.'s used.No
other speaker can give so much for so little $. I would try to pick up your used speakers if possible: no surprises and no shipping problems.Good Luck ! You are on the right path.

I love my 1.6's but if you want any volume or dynamic range you will need a lot of power. As stated above they need to be placed well out into the room for the best bass response and imaging, at least 4 ft from the back wall. If these things do not bother you I recommend the 1.6's for about $1000 used on Agon.

I think Slipknot is right on. I think the III series consistently provide the best value in Maggie line and most others for that matter.

I've been listening in a small room to SMGa's for years now. They are so musical, they are astonishing. Don't expect booming bass but for vocals and violins they're are excellent. It's like Senn 600's six feet away from my ears. You can pick them up used for perhaps $250. Note they devour power logarithmic to volume.

As I write this and listen to my brand spankin new (refurbished) Maggie 3.5s I am glad I researched at length what Maggies sound like. First realize that if you purchase Maggies 1.6 or higher you will need to spend mula for power. You don't have enough! They need +500 watts per channel mono/bridged to sound good.

My suggestion is if you like the maggie sound and can afford $1,800 look at used 3.5s and spend the rest on amp/preamp ugrades. You will be happy.

Happy listening :)