MBL alternatives

Jallen,

I would agree with Jallen that, within certain listening parameters, and with either set up correctly, Maggies are a very reasonable alternative to MBL.

Having said that, realize that the two are like night and day in regards to how they accomplish their mission and should not be equated in general.

I would like to hear both the High Emotion Audio S7 mentioned above and here's another option I think I would consider if I was thinking omnidirectional.

http://www.warrengregoire.com/hifi-stereo-ikonoklast3.htm

I'm one of the biggest fans of mbl, so this may help: I own merlins now and they are incredible, no listening fatigue, excellent imaging, dynamic transparent. But I would like to add, IMHO get the source right before, judging speakers.