I used the low end Maggies for a while, the MMGs at the time. (Not sure of their current lineup.) I just loved the sound -- simply stunning detail, transient response, and imaging, though lacking in low end. I paired them with a fast, musical sub, the Pinnacle Babyboomer, and found the combination outstanding. The sweet spot was small, but I didn't (still don't) need a large multi-person sweet spot, and they sounded plenty good outside the sweetspot for casual listening. I found they require substantial space around them to shine -- especially behind and to the sides. I gave up the MMGs since my listening space is just too small, and now use a pair of Von Schweikert VR-2s which, even though they're quite large, do better in my limited space (primarily due to the adjustable rear-firing tweeter). If I had a bigger listening space, I wouldn't hesitate to go back to the bigger 1.x or 3.x Maggies. If I recall, the MMGs were rated 4-ohm and so required an amp capable of handling them, so if you do go with a Magnepan model, check the current specs to ensure you're able to drive them sufficiently.