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Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7

*** I tried to edit the TITLE.,,Sorry   I mean Vandie 1ci    Thanks

Hello to all! I am hoping I will get some opinions on these 2 speakers. I’m 65...a Pro musician with a degree in music. I’ve own of equipment for sure. Nothing in the Mega buck range. I did own a par of Maggie III’s 25 years ago. Vandersteen’s are really a brand I have never owned or stopped at a dealer or known someone who owned them.

I know opinions are GOING to vary. These are kinda 2 different speakers...but a similar approach. Maggie flat panel, and Vandie "no baffe.

I have an NAD 326BEE integrated amp..( very decent)....I’m about to spring for a Schiit Vidar. I have an MF V90,,Schiit Saga... I own Whafdale Diamond 240’s.

I was also set to pop for the Vidar and got into a discussion with someone at Schiit, and he generally said, looking at speakers/ headphones are usually a bigger change. So started my re-evaluation.

These are the 2 I am down too. I have 1400-1500 to spend. True-ness of timbre, soundstage are most important ot me ...because I have listened and played live music since I was 15.

I do very much appreciate your opinions. I want member to BE subjective and give me your take based on personal experience. Thank you very much, Otto

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helomech
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I wouldn't pick gear based on a single review. Jeff's opinion is intriguing but he is already a Vandersteen owner and likely has some level of bias.

I don't agree that the LS50s need "top quality" or high power amplification. I tried them with both of my <100 watt Yamaha amps (one of $500 and one of $2500 MSRP) and they sound great with both. If you listen above 90db much of the time, then you'd probably want a 200 watt+ amp. At moderately loud volume, they're not terribly power hungry. Vandys will certainly be easier to drive, but listen to both of you can swing it. IME, in home auditions are a must when choosing speakers. Let your ears be your final guide.
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ottoa63 OP
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I found a used pair of VLRs... And I'm about to pull the trigger.. Seller is 2nd owner.. Not sure how old they are... I emailed RV to find out about age....i think I'm putting the ls50 to the side... 
gdnrbob
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Nice move Otto!
Usually Richard doesn't provide much info on the age of speakers, as he doesn't keep records- Which I find strange. Maybe the seller can give you an idea of how long the original owner kept them.

bob
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ottoa63 OP
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I got the serial numbers and the office said they were made 2014... I feel I got a blessing today!! I paid for them and they will ship tmw...when I get em and hook them up....I'll report back! I'm already thinking I am going to do a small MOD....take the terminal strip OUT and replace the copper binding posts. I also asked RV if there are any upgrade to these   he said no.  Thank you Bob for all your contributions here! Otto
gdnrbob
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Thanks for the thanks.
I am sure the VLR's will exceed your expectations!
Bob
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