[Mlfan]

Originally Posted by miatadan

I decided on the Martin Logan Theos as best choice considering my room. I was considering the Martin Logan ElectroMotion, Magnepan MG1.7 or MG3.7.

Since my room is 10ft wide x 20ft long, it is not possible to have the Magnepans 2 feet away from side wall as they be to close together.

Reason to choose Theos instead of ElectroMotion is that panel area 44" x 9.2" instead of 34" x 8.6" of ElectroMotion.

One concern I do have is regarding using McIntosh MC302 amplifier. Since the McIntosh uses output autoformers, does this effect how well the MC302 will work with Martin Logan ESLs? Is the 2 ohm tap best choice? or should I use the 4 ohm tap? What is the min impedance of the Theos?

Dan

Although I am not a hybrid fan, I am a diehard freak on ML, Quad, Maggie and Apogee full range panels. I have been using Mc gears for my CLSes and Quad ESLs for sometime. Driven in 4ohm taps from a MC402 and nowaday with the MC601s, They all handle the power nicely. I dont listen loud, but sure need that headroom for better power control.**

I have been in a group of dedicated Maggie's fan club for years, got lot of info how to make proper room coupling with pair of Maggie in limited space. Provided your current room dimension as 10 ft by 20ft, The Maggie should be placed as closer to the side wall as possible in order to get better bass response and even be able to reach to subsonic level. Never need a subwoofer. Room coupling does the trick. Please see attached picture of one of my group member's system. Pictures show Maggie 3.5 and Apogee set in the middle of the room, Front and rear listening positions. Please forgive me with cell phone pictures.

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That was me in the picture. Enjoy.*