Maggie MMG versus Ls3/5a

I suppose one could categorize the Ls3/5a as being detailed, refined and lush....so perhaps the contrast I'm looking for may suggest a tight, highly dynamic fast rocker! Do MMGs have that going on, or had I better look at something like the Tekton M-Lores, or Goldenear?

Are the dynamics of the planar vs a box speaker different from each other in quality? I don't mean 'slam'. I thought the MMG speakers could still exhibit good dynamics, but not visceral body 'slam', (because they radiate equally front and back).

Martykl, the Ls3/5a has pretty good dynamics and bass. The bass extenders are only necessary in a larger space like mine. But in contrast, I would like to experience strong attack, which doesn't happen with the Ls3/5a. I'm not so focused on deep bass, only just enough to convey some realism....PRAT, I suppose, is what I'm talking about.

Rpfef, thanks for your wisdom and your experience here. Yes, the LS3/5a won't be going anywhere...I need them for the very realistic instrumental timbral beauty that they can reproduce so beautifully. (I'm a musician).

But, I'm a little confused...Mapman says MMG are good on transients and attack, but Polarin says they are not great for rock because they lack weight and dynamics and Rpfef says they have greater impact (than the LS3).

How do I tie these opinions together to get an overview?

Thanks, Mapman...for clarifiying. I'm valuing timing and speed over magnitude presently.

The LS3/5a are like...Costa Rica: lush, wet, abundant in color and vegetation.
Humid atmosphere.

For a second pair of speakers, I would like...Colorado: dry, crystalline open skies and landscape, sharp outlines of the high mountain ranges. Clear view for miles. Cool in Winter.

Does that sound like the MMGs?

Mapman, I'm glad you talked about low volume performance....that's important to me. I'm encouraged to pursue this direction now. Is it a better idea to purchase new MMG or, there is a pair of SMGa locally for sale here, at about half the price of new MMG