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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Planar Circle => Topic started by: SteveFord on 10 May 2022, 07:48 pm
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Wendell just sent me this, I'm going to try and catch this one.
I avoided the 30.7s because they're way out of my price range and what's been heard can not be easily unheard!
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=240428)
Axpona show press coverage--
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGR6iw9FpkI&list=RDCMUC9wBmplRUhaCi-aNrkfgeTg&start_radio=1&rv=KGR6iw9FpkI&t=17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR1Lahq6oO4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etJbAumrAnc
Click to view-- https://www.stereophile.com/content/magnepans-giant-killer-upgrade-995pair-lrs
Click to view-- https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2022/04/26/magnepan-lrs-plus-plus-plus-axpona-2022/
Click to view-- https://www.soundandvision.com/content/new-gear-roundup-spring-2022
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Paying for gas should be fun. :)
Dave.
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Any dates yet and will they have speakers with them available for purchase.
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Looks like they gave their web site an overhaul but the LRS+ is missing, no mention of this road trip.
It would be good if they could take the LRS along as well as the LRS+ so you could compare the two models to see if it's worth upgrading or not.
My guess is nothing would be available for purchase on the spot, it would be listen and contact the factory to order.
Last I heard it was a 6 months wait.
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Looks like they gave their web site an overhaul but the LRS+ is missing, no mention of this road trip.
It would be good if they could take the LRS along as well as the LRS+ so you could compare the two models to see if it's worth upgrading or not.
My guess is nothing would be available for purchase on the spot, it would be listen and contact the factory to order.
Last I heard it was a 6 months wait.
Any word on when the LRS+ will start shipping? Not a peep from Magnepan that I’ve seen and there’s nothing on the website.
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When I placed my order quite some time back they said think October which I translated to December.
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I spoke with them over a month ago. They were still working out production and shipping kinks. At that point they had a large backlog of LRS orders that people wanted changed to the + model. The best estimate at that time was a new order was looking at a 6 month wait.
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I spoke with them over a month ago. They were still working out production and shipping kinks. At that point they had a large backlog of LRS orders that people wanted changed to the + model. The best estimate at that time was a new order was looking at a 6 month wait.
Wow. That makes my 10 week wait in 2019 look fast! 😯
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A fellow over on the Steve Hoffman forum said his pair are due to arrive on Monday.
We'll see.
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Here are some photos they sent me.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=245639)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=245640)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=245641)
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Just saw this review:
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/how-much-do-you-love-your-magnepan-lrs-speakers
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Looks like mine are shipping this week.
And here I was thinking December.
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Still no LRS+ on the Magnepan website - I wonder if you can even order them by calling Maggie?
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The best way is to go on their website to their contact page… tell them what you want and your phone number and wait for a call back from a Minnesota area code… could be a day… could be a month.
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I filled out the form and then I think I had to call which is odd but whatever.
Mine will be here Saturday.
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Here are some photos they sent me.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=245639)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=245640)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=245641)
Looks like they eliminated the wood trim on the sides.
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I filled out the form and then I think I had to call which is odd but whatever.
Mine will be here Saturday.
I’m looking forward to your LRS vs LRS+ impressions. Did you get the optional stands?
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It should be fun to hear the difference between the two modesls.
No, I'm going to reuse the Magnarisers, I'm not quit sure what I'm going to do with the LRS'.
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Rectangular box is here, think I know what's inside it.
I was right, they're speakers.
They're brand new and sound a bit strident but I have heard enough to form an initial impression: while the LRS was a great speaker for the money, the LRS+ is just a great speaker, period.
I put on Apostrophe' and there's yet another track way down in the mix that I'd never heard before. This may be due to near field listening but that came as a surprise.
There was also one guitar solo that just came BLASTING out of the speakers.
Is the upgrade worth it?
If the rest of your gear is good enough, yes.
I hope they do the plus thing to the rest of the line up.
Good job, Magnepan!
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Rectangular box is here, think I know what's inside it.
I was right, they're speakers.
They're brand new and sound a bit strident but I have heard enough to form an initial impression: while the LRS was a great speaker for the money, the LRS+ is just a great speaker, period.
I put on Apostrophe' and there's yet another track way down in the mix that I'd never heard before. This may be due to near field listening but that came as a surprise.
There was also one guitar solo that just came BLASTING out of the speakers.
Is the upgrade worth it?
If the rest of your gear is good enough, yes.
I hope they do the plus thing to the rest of the line up.
Good job, Magnepan!
Glad initial impressions are good. I look forward to reading more after you’ve lived with them a bit.
Unfortunately, any upgrades/new equipment has been put on hold for awhile. I retired early a couple years ago so the budget will be tight for awhile. No regrets though. I still have a system that sounds awesome and I no longer have the stress (or alarm clock!!) of work. :thumb:
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I'd take retirement over these speakers.
I'll even throw in some Kimber 12TCs to hook them up with!
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I'd take retirement over these speakers.
I'll even throw in some Kimber 12TCs to hook them up with!
:thumb: :thumb:
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Steve,
How are the new +’s sounding?
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Really good, they're keepers.
I was thinking I could add a turntable, a CD burner and a tube tuner and be perfectly happy just with that system.
The way all that stuff came together the sound is just perfect to my ears.
I tried to find a spot for the LRS' but there was just no room left in the inn so they were sold last night.
I think the new owner will really enjoy them.
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Sounds good Steve :D
Do you still have the Maggie 1.7s and the 3.7s in systems as you have listed in your Systems page?
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Yep.
If Magnepan does a + version of them I'll be speaking shopping again.
Otherwise, this will do me aside from replacing the old MMGs with another pair of MMG-Ws.
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How would you compare the LRS + to the 1.7.
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How would you compare the LRS + to the 1.7.
1.7i is better. Remember the speaker calls for juice no matter what model. In my experience the amp is very important in making them sing properly. Be prepared to make changes. Always liked a tubed preamp with SS or class D mono blocks. A fine speaker.
charles
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I don't have any experience with the i version of the 1.7 but you've got more dynamics with the LRS+ and more detail, too.
It'll be the same as it always was: what size room are you putting them in?
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My friend was looking for a 12 x 24 living room.
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1.7i has considerably more output capability and a taller soundstage, both issues for the smaller maggies
i consider the 1.7i as the minimum true full range maggie, in terms of top to bottom balance (read: sufficient bass output) and a full life size soundstage
of course, as stated earlier by others, it is all about the room size, setup, seating position relative to the panels etc... and also, of course, the issue of bass response of the lrs/+ and .7 can be solved with proper subwoofer support, and correct stands can raise the image height and let the speaker stand truly vertical
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For a 12 x 24' room they'd be too puny.
10 x 12' they'd be perfect.
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What I thought was break-in taking forever was the CD player.
With the LRS I had too much bass with a Rega Saturn so had to stick in a recent Rega Apollo which was just perfect.
With the LRS+ I could go back to the Saturn and that worked just perfect.
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The Absolute Sound's Jonathan Valin has a review of the LRS+
"...this is a great little loudspeaker and a sure-fire nominee for one of TAS’ 2022 Product of the Year Awards."
https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/magnepan-lrs/ (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/magnepan-lrs/)
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I don't know about these videos, I keep waiting for the hot lingerie model in her underwear that's fun to wear giving a review.
Instead, it's two old guys or three or four guys sitting around or sometimes just one guy.
Little teaser about this sub they're working on but I don't see them actually showing it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2a1Lfoa1Ec&t=444s
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The LRS+ can throw an image beyond the confines of the listening room.
On this one Brian Eno track somebody with a whistle was coming from the bathroom to the left of my listening position.
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I see the LRS+ is now listed on the Magnepan website.
Still no Maggie sub that’s been talked about/promoted forever.
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Nary a peep.
I think the price of it will make it a white elephant.
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One key for their sub is how to make it/them fit visually into a room. The few pics that have been available look attractive… but adding 2 mid size triangular towers may be an issue for some.
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The VPE Electrodynamics Little Dipole Woofer is available and shipping today ! Not sure when Wendell’s woofer will be ready but it will likely be expensive according to Robert Raus. We will demonstrate both the LDW Model 1 and the new VPE Model 2 Dipole Woofer for the big Maggies and Quads at AXPONA in April 2023. Look for us in Rm. 502. Just down the hallway from Magnepan, LOL !!
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I was referring to Magnepan's dipole woofer as being the white elephant due to the rumored cost of it, not the LRS+.
Being cheap, I picked up a used REL sub for $400 and that's as far as that system is going.
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It would be great if the VPE website had many more pics showing the top, bottom, sides and how it actually attaches to various models.
https://www.vpeelectrodynamics.com/shop
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It would be great if the VPE website had many more pics showing the top, bottom, sides and how it actually attaches to various models.
https://www.vpeelectrodynamics.com/shop
Stay tuned - we are working on it ! Our website is undergoing a major upgrade and will debut with many changes next month.