First, let me say I have extensive exprience with most models of Maggies in the last 5 years. I can say without a doubt, that there's no hard and fast placement measurement/distance rule(as with ANY speaker!) for the maggie!...it depends on the room, and the seating possition!(as with ALL speakers/set ups).
Really, this is a matter of knowing how to set up speakers in the first place..and most don't have a clue sadely. If you do it yourself, my suggestion is you, well, learn how to set up speakers in your(any)room. You'll have to play around with em quite a bit. Otherwise, hire someone such as myself, who knows what they're doing.
As for the ribbons durrability, well let' just say they "ain't" no rock and roll speakers....this is for certain. The ribbons are low efficiency/sensitivity designs, and will sound strained with heavy dynamic loads. In my oppinion, experiences, etc,you need to, yes, be carefull with the maggie ribbons, as they are the most delicate of speaker designs I think.
Good luck
Really, this is a matter of knowing how to set up speakers in the first place..and most don't have a clue sadely. If you do it yourself, my suggestion is you, well, learn how to set up speakers in your(any)room. You'll have to play around with em quite a bit. Otherwise, hire someone such as myself, who knows what they're doing.
As for the ribbons durrability, well let' just say they "ain't" no rock and roll speakers....this is for certain. The ribbons are low efficiency/sensitivity designs, and will sound strained with heavy dynamic loads. In my oppinion, experiences, etc,you need to, yes, be carefull with the maggie ribbons, as they are the most delicate of speaker designs I think.
Good luck