For me, the problem with the MBL 121 is the MBL 116. If you are going to add the MBL sub to the 121 (I would), the cost approaches the 116. Even though the 116 doesn't match the bass extension of the 121+sub, I prefer it overall.
In turn, the problem with the 116 is the 111 (I think that's the model). At the end of the day, as much as the speakers impressed me, I couldn't pull the trigger on any MBL as trade-offs in the bass performance kept pushing me toward the 101 and I'm just not ready to spend $40K.
I would agree, however, that MBL makes very impressive speakers.
Marty
In turn, the problem with the 116 is the 111 (I think that's the model). At the end of the day, as much as the speakers impressed me, I couldn't pull the trigger on any MBL as trade-offs in the bass performance kept pushing me toward the 101 and I'm just not ready to spend $40K.
I would agree, however, that MBL makes very impressive speakers.
Marty