MBL alternatives


I have a pair of Final Sound 1000i's. The only speaker that I've heard that rival's it to ME is the MBL 101E. What else is there that would be great less expensive MBL?

Thanks-
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Beolab 5 - not my cup of tea but excellent tight bass, lovely wide soundstage and they look awesome.
I dont know what kind of money you have in your budget for speakers, in my view, Vandersteen at any price point sounds like music, and gives great value. Except for the 5A's or perhaps the Quattros, they dont have a good look, but they certainly have a good sound...and thats what you should be buying.
For omni-directional speakers, check out the Model 7 and Model 17 speakers at Morrison Audio. They deliver the musical goods exceptionally well.

http://www.morrisonaudio.com
Yes, it's all about the sound. I could care less about what it looks like. $10k on the used market is fine as well.