Broken hearted...magnepan and vandersteen

IF you want the Maggie’s to do what Quattro can do on the low end, you are in to subs and the right amplifiers to drive the main panels, total system cost is about the same ....

kenjitholidayinn let us know when Wilson, Magico exceed 250 K speaker pairs sold, your idea of “niche” may need redefining. Steep slopes with a singular focus on frequency response are easy, I did those in 1980, graduating to time and phase are another matter. But a few intrepid souls have worked this vein, some deceased but legendary- can you name them  from your position of internet obscurity?

Also full disclosure, while I don’t currently own a set of Magneplaners I have in the past and also sold them for many years. The current stable includes Klipsch, Thiel, Quad, Dynaco , ADS , Totem and Vandersteen 

The new Spatial  audio labs  x5, and x3 have world class Beyma tweeter- mid
and excellent German dipole midrange, and powered sub in these great open baffle speakers in the $6k, $7500range they shoot Waay  above that 
and free delivery,and a 60 day audition return policy they are that good.
check these out ihave owned all types Maggie ml, pure audio project 
these are a a Rare breed these latest from Clayton Shaw are only a few months 
old on audio circle a very good utube video,or utube. Check them out 
I am saving as we speak ,and because they are powered for the sub 8 ohms 
97 dB efficient !!

Yes, my fiance and I were on a weekend trip to Atlanta. David and all the guys at Hifi Buys were great. 

Once again, I will point out that HiFi Buys and all other dealers are wonderful, but until you hear these or ANY items in YOUR ROOM, you are simply winnowing down your prospects rather than making an informed decision.

Please remember, YOUR ROOM is the most important variable in ANY sound reproduction system.

Until you hear both there, you had a great day at a good dealer and heard some wonderful music.  Other than that, I have no idea what will sound good at your home.  Do you?

Cheers,

Richard