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Which Stands for Magnepan LRS (and other models): Mye, Magnariser, Sound Anchor, etc

Just received my LRS, and I am smiling so far.  Having read many comments and forum discussions, I am working at getting the position and room right.  I am getting close, but expect a few more days of tweaking before I am there.

The theme of stands is constant in the forums for the LRS as well as the other Maggies.  I figure once the 60 day trial period runs out (probably sooner as I can’t imagine returning them), I will order stands as the next step.

My question is which stands?  First, price is not a concern, as all the stands I have seen are within a hundred bucks or so of each other.  The common candidates are:

Mye- probably the most mentioned.  Triangular base, strut to the top. Very different than others.
Magnariser- 3 models to choose from, each reporting different sonic qualities. All appear to rise the speakers up off of the floor, none have the top strut.
Sound Anchors- again, a bottom only stand.  I don’t see LRS specifically mentioned on their website, but I assume one is in the works, or another model fits.  I have not contacted them to confirm

So, does anyone have direct experience comparing the various stands with the LRS? (I suspect similar results with the MMG, .7 and 1.7, so comments on experiences with these their families are appreciated) Or does anyone have any technical/physics/engineering insights on the whole subject? 

and finally, with stands, does the room position set up change? Will I have to go through another round of finding the sweet spot? 

Thanks!
meiatflask
tlinkie
107 posts
 
FWIW, I’ve used Magnestands and Sound Anchors. On the smaller Maggies I definitely prefer the SAs as they raise the panels up off the floor and the result is added air and spaciousness to the presentation.

The resolution and imaging seem to improve too. BTW, the SAs for the MMGs work for the LRSs. S.A. needs to update their site to reflect this.
gdnrbob
4,409 posts
 
Though I do not own Maggies ( which I wish I had room for), I do own Sound Anchor products to hold my amps and subs.
I find their construction as well as their business conduct to be first rate.
Bob
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mofimadness
4,933 posts
 
FWIW, I’ve used Magnestands and Sound Anchors. On the smaller Maggies I definitely prefer the SAs as they raise the panels up off the floor and the result is added air and spaciousness to the presentation.

+1  I was a Magnepan dealer for many years and have owned most their models.

Sound Anchors on the MMG/MMGi/MG10/MG12 and the new LRS.

Grant's MyeStands are the absolute best for the bigger, taller Maggies.

BTW, the Magnestands weren't really a stand per se.  They were a reworked design by John (Peter Gunn).  I've heard a few pair...marvelous.  Really, really nice.  Everyone should hear one of these at sometime.
kacomess
199 posts
 
I'll be following this discussion with interest. I recently (about 4-5 weeks ago) received my LRS and I'm eventually planning on replacing the supplied stands with something more substantial and - at the same time - enhancing the sound.
Keith
tlinkie
107 posts
 
BTW, the Magnestands weren’t really a stand per se.


You’re very right, and I wish I had the privilege of hearing the Magnestands. I meant to type Mye Stands--premature senility may be setting in around here!

I had the Myes for the 1.7 but agree that Sound Anchors are the way to go for the MMG and LRS. In addition to the imaging benefits they hold the panels straight and rigid--actually that’s a good part of the reason for the benefits.



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