MMG or Vandersteen

I A-B'd the MMGs and 2Cis in my living room about 9 months ago and, while they both sounded nice, I don't think there was any question which had more detail and realism. The MMGs are, as previously mentioned, an inexpensive way to get into their product line, but in no way come close to their better models. The Vandersteens disappear and you just hear the music, not the speakers playing music. However there are always other considerations, and some may opt for the modern, flat panel look of the MMGs over the very clean but plain looking Vandersteens.

I also, surprisingly, found the most noticable difference to be in the upper ranges. The Vandersteen theory of putting the money into the speakers instead of the cabinets really became apparent. The Maggies rolled off and did not convey the details in the music in the high end. They were auditioned using both tube and solid state amplification, a Bryston 4B-ST and a pair of Quicksilver 60 watt monos.

Another thing to consider is that the MMGs are about $550 new, while the comparible Vandersteen model, the 2Ce, is close to $1500. I know you mentioned used, which places them in the same ballpark price, but I have to tell you you'll be getting much more for your money, sound-wise, with the 2Cis. Now, if you were compareing 1.6s and 2Cis, it might be different...

Whatever way you choose to go, you'll have fun. - Jim

Has anyone tried these with the wall brackets ? The WAF thing .

Do the 30 day "free" at home trial of the MMG's. Then, if you're not convinced, return them. Then pick up a pair of used Vandys. If you like it less, resell them. You'll know what you're after when you've heard them both.
If you're not willing to go to that much trouble, it won't matter enough to you which you own.

OR, BETTER, Buy the Vandys and do the demo of the MMG's so that you have both on hand. Return or sell the loser. Worth the extra 10% or so added to cost to determine your preference.

Sorry all, I gave up on this after further thought, and am going to wait untill I can play if the $1000-$1500 speaker field. I feel this is better time spent then switching from average speakers for average speakers.

Been there done that. It all depends on what sound you are looking for. I am convinced that we all have in our heads the perfect sound we are looking for within reason. I spent $4000.00 on a pair of speakers I didn't like in the end. I am now using a pair of $400.00 speakers that I have modified a little. I much more appreciate these speakers than the $4000.00 pair. This is the sound I have been chasing.