Your comments match what I've read over the years. I hope to get the chance to play with them in the future.
Are the MMG (with less bass) as difficult to find proper room placement as the larger Maggies? Thanks
Well, they are the “easier” to place when compared to other Maggies, but you have to work a little more than conventional speakers. Remember two things, Maggies with respect to the lower frequencies act like bass reflex loudspeakers because the panels do have rear “ radiation”. Also, the tweeters are a vertical ribbon. Therefore, the tweeters can be positioned towards the center or outside, as you like. Also, you can raise them with the proper stands, and tilt backwards or forward. So there are quite a few iterations to explore before deciding on a final position. Check the different forums, there is plenty of information and help available.