Transitioning options from Big Maggies


Greetings all. This is a shout out to former Maggie owners and lovers. I have 6 foot vintage MGIIIs. They sing with my tweaked tube phono and pre amps and class A mono amps, vinyl only system. Strings are separated and  shimmer, voice is sweet but not overly romantic. Cohesive, detailed, open and musical. Able to handle complex thick music. Deep unveiled insight into background. Bass shy so that's an area for improvement but may supplement with subs.

They are now assigned to a bedroom/ man cave measuring 11x14 ft. and I am not unhappy but thinking if other options might be optimal.

I would like to hear from other large Maggie owners that have successfully transitioned to smaller quarters as to what kind and name/model speakers that possess these qualities albeit for smaller confines, if there are any. IOW, musical as opposed to analytical, immersive feeling as opposed to listening.

I am brainstorming and wondering what others have come up with. For sake of this discussion, I would not want to transition to smaller Maggie's and the  budget hoovers about $3-4 K max.

Thanks in advance to contributors who can share their successful (or not so) experience. Used older classics, DIY and unconventional designs like full range are definitely options but please explain what is gained or lost compared to the Maggies. Like I mentioned, I am brainstorming but inclined towards tried and proven over latest and greatest.

Please PM me if you prefer.

My best to all. 
derekw_hawaii

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