Anyone hear Vivid Audio Speakers? Considering Vivid Giya G1 Series 2 from Magico S5 MKII

I did not know they had durability issues. That is the last thing i want to deal with. 

Couldn't find the post I saw (there is a deleted post from March 08 -could be it). I've heard Vivid speakers and think they're great so not trying to bad rap them -just telling you what I read. I think it was Lou Reed who said "Don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see...". 

I remember reading the post, but that was one person's opinion. I heard them being driven by the Gryphon Class A stereo amplifier.  It was being played at above average volumes and at medium volume. They sound great no matter what and I didn't hear any driver breakups. Years ago I had a pair of Wison Audio Sophia 2s that cracked, it was an anomaly. It's possible that one person could have a problem with any component,  but it may just be an isolated case. 

I think the aesthetics are more controversial than the sound...

I agree with ricred1 totally. The Giya G1 is FAR superior to the Magico S5 Mk II. The newer smaller Giya at AEXPONA has a smaller footprint & sounds excellent.  Its not on their Vidid website as yet, but you must hear it.